Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Wednesday Japan has formally asked the United States for an exemption of Trump administration 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Japan: Sapporo Snow Festival
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - 04, 2025 Snow sculptures are lit up at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Feb. 4, 2025, the opening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo urges US to rethink steel tariffs amid trade tensions
Japanese government secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that Tokyo has formally requested the United States to exempt Japan from the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Trying to EAT 100 BOWLS of NOODLES in Tokyo, Japan!
Harrison Ford said Tuesday that several sets where they filmed "Shrinking" burned last month in the Eaton Fire. Ford spoke about the Apple TV+ series while premiering "Captain America: Brave New World" in Los Angeles. Former prime ministers call on Canadians to 'show the flag' as Trump pushes trade war ( read original story ...)
Who Is Alexander Vinnik? Trump Swaps Russian Crypto Kingpin for US Teacher
Following the release of Fogel, there was speculation that the detained Russian the Kremlin said he had been swapped for was Alexander Vinnik, who had pleaded guilty in a San Fran ...
Coinbase and Base: Is crypto just becoming traditional finance 2.0?
The future of crypto looks more like Facebook's abandoned Diem project than the cypherpunk ethos that Bitcoin started with 16 years ago.
Overcoming Injury Woes, Naomi Osaka Kicks Off Comeback With a Sneak Peek of Her On-Court Return
Naomi Osaka's had a bit of a rough patch lately, but she's not letting it get her down! The post Overcoming Injury Woes, Naomi Osaka Kicks Off Comeback With a Sneak Peek of Her On-Court Return ... ( read original story ...)
From Toyota to Nissin, Japan companies open spigot on U.S. investment
Japan ranked as the largest foreign direct investor in the U.S. for a fifth straight year in 2023, according to U.S. Commerce Department data -- a point that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized ... ( read original story ...)
Partner prefecture plan eyed for Nankai Trough quake
Under the new plan, for example, the prefectural governments of Toyama, Fukushima and Shimane will send officials to Shizuoka, Aichi and Kochi, respectively, in the event of a Nankai Trough megaquake. ( read original story ...)
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai Set to Open its Doors this March
Experience Sakai's vibrancy at Japan's First Dorsett Hotel overlooking the stunning Sakai harbour Osaka, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - February 12, 2025) - Following the success of the G7 summit at Hotel ...
Southgate’s ex-assistant wins first game as Yokohama boss
Former England assistant Steve Holland won his first game in charge of Japan's Yokohama F-Marinos, beating China's Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 Wednesday to top the Asian Champions League East table. The win ... ( read original story ...)
Holland wins first game in charge of Marinos
Steve Holland is in his first job since stepping down following England's defeat to Spain in the final of last year's European Championship. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Yokohama F. Marinos are all ready to host Shanghai Shenhua on matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 edition. ( read original story ...)
Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway
In 1995, an obscure Japanese religion launched a chemical attack on the Tokyo metro. ( read original story ...)
BenevolentAI delists and merges with Osaka Holdings
BenevolentAI, a pioneer in AI-driven drug discovery with Cambridge facilities at Babraham Hall, is demerging from Euronext Amsterdam via a merger with Japanese-owned Osaka Holdings. The move will ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest 3 in connection with suspected money laundering
Tokyo police have arrested three individuals in connection with suspected money laundering. The three, including Hayashi Meio, a 37-year-old corporate executive from Tokyo's Adachi Ward, are suspected ... ( read original story ...)