South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to embark on his first overseas trip focusing on bilateral diplomacy this weekend starting with a rare Japan visit that will likely set the stage for his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Set FY26 Provisional Rate at 17-Year High, Yomiuri Says
Japan’s Finance Ministry plans to set the provisional rate for interest payments on government bonds at 2.6% for the next fiscal year, the highest level in 17 years, according to a local media report. ( read original story ...)
Best Business Hotels in Shinjuku, Tokyo for 2025
Hotels ranked on industry awards, guest reviews and hotel class ratings Unbiased content created by U.S. News editors Photo tours of select hotels by local experts Navigate forward to interact with ... ( read original story ...)
Over 300 public-private cooperation projects between Japan and Africa unveiled
Officials announced more than 300 economic cooperation projects involving the public and private sectors of Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Africa eye stable supply, responsible development of key minerals
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Japan and African nations agreed Friday to cooperate in realizing "stable supply and responsible development" of critical minerals amid growing global moves to ensure economic ... ( read original story ...)
US report reveals Japan’s role in Yokohama war crimes trials for 1st time
A newly uncovered U.S. military report reveals that over 400 Japanese were mobilized to run the Class-B and C Yokohama war crimes tri ... ( read original story ...)
KKR is lead bidder for Nissan $610 million headquarters sale, source says
KKR is the leading candidate to buy the Yokohama headquarters of automaker Nissan Motor and has offered around 90 billion yen ($609.80 million), a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to raise assumed bond interest rate for 2026/27 budget, Yomiuri reports
Japan's Ministry of Finance is preparing to raise its assumed interest rate for long-term government bonds at 2.6 per cent for fiscal 2026/27 budget requests, marking the highest level in 17 years, ...
Japan MOF preparing to raise long-term rate estimate in FY2026 budget request, Yomiuri reports
Japan's Ministry of Finance is preparing to raise its assumed interest rate for long-term government bonds at 2.6% for fiscal 2026/27 budget requests, the highest level in 17 years, the Yomiuri ...
Golden living statues in Osaka raise awareness about hazard of long periods in same posture
Golden human statues appeared in an underground street in Osaka's Umeda district on Aug. 18 to raise awareness about how remaining in the sam･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia beats Australia, Europe to claim top food spot at Osaka expo
“We always say Malaysian food is the most delicious cuisine and this view has been agreed upon by visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka. The dishes at the Malaysia Pavilion have been crowned number one in the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavillion at Expo 2025 Osaka reaches record three million visitors milestone
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has proudly welcomed a record three millionth visitors, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited and admired national ... ( read original story ...)
US Airman Found Dead in Japan
The U.S. Air Force said an airman assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base has been found dead in Shimoda, Japan. He was found on Wednesday, August 20. The cause of death is under investigation, the Air Force said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Announces Plans To Invest $1.5 Billion In Africa
Japan aims to increase its presence in Africa. The Japanese government plans to invest $1.5 billion in the continent. ( read original story ...)
Kenya says Japan will extend $169 million in Samurai financing
Japan will provide up to 25 billion yen ($169.42 million) in Samurai bond financing to Kenya, the East African country's foreign minister Musalia Mudavadi said on Thursday."This facility will strength ( read original story ...)
US DOJ to back off money transmitter cases in shift backed by crypto
The U.S. Justice Department does not plan to target software developers that create decentralized platforms for transmitting cryptocurrencies without criminal intent, a Justice official said on ...