Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score record early sales for the Japanese 'Super Mario' creator. ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose cooperation on rare earths in US tariff talks, Nikkei reports
Japan is planning to propose strengthening cooperation with the United States on rare earth supply chains in upcoming tariff talks, with recent export restrictions by China in mind, the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Private Japanese lunar lander heads toward a touchdown in the moon’s far north
A private lunar lander from Japan is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north ... ( read original story ...)
Itochu working to support overseas pharma firms to fill Japan’s drug gaps
Two units of the trading house will assist with everything from early-stage consulting, regulatory advice and clinical testing support to post-launch distribution. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top banks consider teaming up on ATMs to cut costs
The banks are seeing whether costs can be reduced for tasks needed to run ATMs such as monitoring, security and cash transportation. ( read original story ...)
Buffett Inspires Retail Investors to Bet on Japan Trading Houses
Japan’s retail investors have started to place their bets on trading house stocks, heavily backed by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s legendary investor Warren Buffett, eyeing strong business models and ... ( read original story ...)
BELFOR Highlights Digital Transformation in Damage Assessment at Asia Claims Convention 2025 in Osaka
BELFOR, the world’s leading provider of disaster recovery and property restoration services, recently participated in the Asia Claims Convention 2025, held from 13 to 15 May 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese equity funds log sharpest weekly outflows since 2007
Japanese equity funds logged their largest weekly outflows in nearly 18 years in the week to May 28, as investors either booked profits following a rally fueled by the then-easing U.S.-China trade ... ( read original story ...)
2 Japanese men were killed in northern China in a business dispute, police say
Chinese police say two Japanese men were killed last month in the port city of Dalian because of a dispute with a Chinese business partner. ( read original story ...)
Two Japanese men killed in northeast China after business dispute
China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that two Japanese men killed last month in the northeastern city of Dalian were business partners of the suspect and authorities were investigating. Dalian ... ( read original story ...)
Collective Wealth Of Japan’s 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises 14% To US$228 Billion
The collective wealth of Japan’s 50 Richest on the 2025 Forbes list rose 14% to US$228 billion, helped by a stronger yen. ( read original story ...)
Scouted: Tokyo Travel Haul: The Must-Have Japanese Beauty, Fashion, and Food Finds I Brought Back
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. I’ll admit that despite being a bona fide shopaholic, visiting shops in Tokyo was at ... ( read original story ...)
Where to Stay in Osaka If You’re There for Food, Culture or Nightlife
Dotombori, has many great restaurants, food stalls, and bars lining either side of the canal Osaka is regarded as the “capital of Japanese cuisine” and within Osaka, Minami is the place to go to if ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan embassy in Tokyo hosts business networking dinner to strengthen bilateral trade relations
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo hosted a business networking dinner in honour of the Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan aimed at fostering greater economic cooperation between the two countries ... ( read original story ...)
Astra Showcases Sustainability and Indonesian Culture at World Expo 2025 Osaka
Astra’s contributions to the Expo also include exhibitions and performances organized by its community empowerment foundations. ( read original story ...)
How a 25-year-old entrepreneur is using this Japanese concept to grow a successful matcha business
Angel Zheng's latest endeavor may serve as the highest expression yet of her ikigai — "a passion that gives value and joy to life." ... ( read original story ...)