Local media have speculated that another blow in the polls for Prime Minister Ishiba's party could lead to a change of LDP leadership. ( read original story ...)
Asiana flight to Tokyo turns back due to engine issue
An Asiana Airlines Inc. flight bound for Tokyo returned to Incheon, west of Seoul, around one hour after departure on Saturday following the detection of an engine issue, the company said. The OZ108 ... ( read original story ...)
Ether Leads Crypto Selloff as US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites
Ether fell sharply while Bitcoin held steady after President Donald Trump said US bombers attacked Iran’s three main nuclear sites.
Japan’s debts are shrinking. Its troubles may be only starting
Japan’s fiscal position also appears healthier following a rare burst of inflation, which has boosted tax receipts. Preliminary data suggest the country recorded a surplus for the first time in 17 ...
The unprecedented fall and loss again. Three consecutive losses even after cutting two coaches → F…
Yokohama F.The decline in Marinos is unusual. There is no effect at all on the manager's replacement. Yokohama lost 0-1 to Faziano Okayama in the 21st round of the Japanese J-League in the 2025 season ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s iconic bullet trains get a makeover
The new E10 Shinkansen model will replace the current E2 and E5 bullet trains when they are retired in 2030, marking the first time a non-Japanese agency has designed Japan's sign ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets brutal path to Bad Homburg title
Naomi Osaka will likely have a favorable first-round matchup in Bad Homburg but then it gets significantly tougher as the Japanese may need to beat a couple of notable names to make a deep run at the ... ( read original story ...)
Midair engine failure forces Tokyo-bound Asiana flight’s return to Incheon
But roughly an hour into the flight, the pilot detected an abnormality in one of the aircraft’s two engines — identified by some witnesses as the left engine, which reportedly emitted sparks and smoke ... ( read original story ...)
China’s property slump drives Hong Kong investors to Japan, aided by yen weakness
Hong Kong investors continue to make waves in Japan’s real estate market, rivalling those from the US, Singapore and mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Japanese startup test kit shows promise in early cancer detection
A urine-based cancer risk screening kit developed by a Japanese startup is showing promise in detecting cancer at the earliest stage using non-invasive means. The test kit from Craif Inc., a spin-off ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty
Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday, as both sides go through a time of political uncertainty and growing tension. ( read original story ...)
May inflation data supports Bank of Japan action later this year
Headline inflation in Japan remained unchanged in May at 3.5 per cent and remains well above the BoJ’s 2 per cent target. The headline rate is being driven by elevated goods inflation, which was 5.3 ...
How Tokyo Skytree Deals with Disaster
Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. ( read original story ...)
Edging Toward Japan: Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills is an Incredible Wonder of the World
By Damian Flanagan As I exclusively jet in and out of Japan via Kansai International Airport, I am almost completely oblivious to the presence of a r ... ( read original story ...)
Warning ! Twin Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.1 And 4.3 Jolts In Japan Within An Hour
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan early Sunday, with its epicentre located 88 km from Nemuro at a depth of 10 km, according to the GFZ and USGS. No public damage reports ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hokkaido Region Hit By 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. ( read original story ...)