Japan is sending a team to negotiate on trade, U.S. President Donald Trump said, adding that he spoke earlier on Monday with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who separately said he told Trump ...
Apocalyptic forecast: Japan warns of impending megaquake that could kill 300,000 and unleash 100-foot tsunamis in worst natural disaster yet
Japan is bracing for a potential megaquake in the Nankai Trough, with experts warning of catastrophic tsunamis reaching over 100 feet. The impending disaster could result in 300,000 fatalities, ... ( read original story ...)
This Matzo Ball Soup Drifts Toward Tokyo
A miso soup shows the ingenuity of Jewish cooks in Japan, who adapt traditional dishes with local ingredients. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas finds pipeline to growth in India
CHENNAI -- Japanese utility Osaka Gas has made inroads into India, one of the hardest markets for foreign multinationals to crack, and is branching out into new fields like renewable energy. ( read original story ...)
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to head trade talks with Japan – Nikkei
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead trade negotiations with Japan, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Binance Founder Zhao to Help Pakistan Boost Crypto Trading Bid
Pakistan has roped in Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, to set up a globally competitive platform for digital finance in the South Asian nation.
Japan’s Nikkei plunges to 1-1/2-year low as banking shares slump
Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled nearly 9% early on Monday, while an index of Japanese bank stocks plunged as much as 17%, as concerns over a tariff-induced global recession continued to rip ...
US crypto stocks plunge as bitcoin hits new 2025 low
U.S.-listed shares of crypto companies tumbled before the markets opened on Monday, mirroring a sharp drop in bitcoin as escalating tariff tensions and fears of a global trade war triggered a broad ...
Crypto’s Trump Rally Evaporates; XRP Leads Altcoin Losses
Cryptocurrencies wiped out almost all their gains since Donald Trump’s election win in early November as fallout from the US president’s tariff onslaught sparked heavy selling in an asset class he’s ...
Ishiba to Talk With Trump as Japan’s Nikkei Enters Bear Market
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average slid into a bear market over fears of a widening trade war, while Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was reportedly set to have a call with US President Donald ...
I’m an American who moved to Tokyo 6 years ago. The work culture is still challenging, but the benefits outweigh any drawbacks.
I moved from the US to Japan six years ago. I've found a better quality of life in Tokyo and couldn't be happier with my decision to move. ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd Announces Construction of New Condominium, EXCELSIOR SHAKUJII-KOEN, in Tokyo
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the ... ( read original story ...)
Methane gas detected at Osaka Expo site
The gas was detected at an underground pit for electrical equipment during a test opening of the venue. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan expressway tollgate malfunction fixed after hitting over 100 locations
A malfunction with the electronic toll collection (ETC) system on routes including the Tomei and Chuo expressways was fixed on April 7, acco ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese bar district gets bilingual wristbands to gauge revellers’ mood
Six colour-coded wristbands help drinkers start or avoid conversations in Noge, a neighbourhood in Yokohama dotted with bars and pubs. ( read original story ...)
Methane gas detected above permissible levels at Osaka Expo venue
Methane gas at levels that could explode has been detected at the 2025 World Exposition site in Osaka City, western Japan. ( read original story ...)