A forest-like cluster of wooden columns crowns the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by German studio Atelier Brückner as a nod to ancient shelters along the Silk Road. Named the Garden ... ( read original story ...)
Local governments to showcase products and reconstruction work at Osaka Expo
Eye-catching items include a 1-meter lacquerware globe from Ishikawa Prefecture that escaped damage after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck. ( read original story ...)
After a tumultuous buildup, a first look at the Osaka Expo
Members of the media and other invited guests got a glimpse of the event's shiny pavilions spread over 155 hectares, and the signature Grand Ring overlooking them. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei surges 9% on relief after Trump pauses tariffs
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped 9% on Thursday as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump declared an immediate 90-day tariff pause for many countries. The Nikkei ...
Expo 2025 in Japan: five things to know
A multi-eyed mascot, a vast wooden Grand Ring, 160 countries and regions strutting their stuff, and robots and sushi galore: Expo 2025 begins Sunday in Osaka, Japan.- Grand Ring - Encircling dozens of ...
Liverpool to Play Yokohama Marinos in Japan
As part of the previously announced Asian tour for their preseason for the 2025/2026 season, Liverpool FC will play J. League team Yokohama F. Marinos at Yokohama’s Nissan Stadium on 30 July. The ... ( read original story ...)
LFC to face Yokohama F. Marinos on second leg of pre-season tour in Asia
Before visiting Yokohama LFC will clash with Italian giants AC Milan, in the first football match to be played in the newly opened 50,000-seater Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, on Saturday 26 July, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to act on Chinese steel imports if unfair practices found under WTO rules
Japan's trade and industry ministry will consider taking action on imports of Chinese steel if any unfair practices are identified under World Trade Organization rules, a ministry official said on ... ( read original story ...)
Kangwon Land revamp spurred by regional competition for Korean gamblers, Japan IR on horizon: management
The management at Kangwon Land, a resort with South Korea's only casino allowing locals to bet (pictured), has given GGRAsia an update on its "K-HIT 1.0 Project", an upgrade and revamp of the property ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei jumps over 8% as Asia markets track Wall Street gains after Trump pauses tariffs
Overnight stateside, the broad-based S&P 500 skyrocketed 9.52% to settle at 5,456.90 for its biggest one-day gain since 2008.
Ibray, Nagoya. It was a gold spoon..No wonder Yoo Jaeseok is so cute. (Six Sense)
Rumors of the group iBRAY's gold spoon have been raised. On the 10th, tvN 'Six Sense: City Tour's official channel 'Ray is Nagoya rich?! The pre-release video of episode 8 titled 'City Tour of Muttuks ... ( read original story ...)
Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon are meeting…Good news on the first anniversary of ‘Up and Run’
Actor Byun Woo-seok reunites with Kim Hye-yoon as he enters 'ASEA 2025'.On the 10th, the ASEA Organizing Committee announced that Byun Woo-seok will appear at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 ... ( read original story ...)
Waymo to begin data collection in Tokyo with driver-operated test rides
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo said on Thursday it will start collecting data in Tokyo with test rides operated by human drivers next week, marking the first time the company will be using its ... ( read original story ...)
Waymo’s Driverless Vehicles Are Hitting Tokyo Streets. Here’s Everything to Know About the Robotaxi Service
Self-driving cars are slowly becoming less sci-fi and more real-world as companies like Waymo, the driverless arm of Google's parent company Alphabet, expand into more cities -- and countries. On ... ( read original story ...)
Lot 1000: The Place and the People
Redevelopment plans mean that the last building in Lot 1000 in central Sapporo must be demolished. We learn about the past, present, and future of this spot, exploring its centuries-long history. ( read original story ...)
Last-gasp Takai rescues point in six-goal thriller (Kawasaki Frontale vs Yokohama F. Marinos analysis) | OneFootball
Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama F. Marinos played out an enthralling 3-3 draw in the J1 League on Wednesday evening, with Kota Takai's 100th-minute equaliser capping off a pulsating Kanagawa Derby at ... ( read original story ...)