The grant is intended to help strengthen the capabilities of the Philippines' navy and air force, the Foreign Ministry says. ( read original story ...)
Person on electric stand-up scooter spotted on Tokyo expressway
The operator of an expressway network in the Tokyo metropolitan area is calling for caution after a person was spotted on an electric stand-up scooter on the expressway at nighttime. ( read original story ...)
Electric scooter seen unlawfully entering Tokyo expressway
An electric scooter was spotted early Tuesday morning on the Metropolitan Expressway in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, prompting highway officials to release video footage on social media to warn riders of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nankai Railway to buy control of Osaka landmark Tsutenkaku
The operator of Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku tower tourist attraction plans to become part of a railway company to help it plan for the future. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s World Expo 2024 golden opportunity for Malaysia, says new Japanese ambassador
The upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka will be a golden opportunity for Malaysia to shine on the global stage, says Japanese ambassador to Malaysia Shikata Noriyuki. Read full story ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba says no plan to revise joint BOJ statement
Japan's government has no plans to revise a joint statement with the central bank that focused on pulling the economy out of deflation, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Harry Potter Sword Replicas Recalled In Japan For Being “Too Authentic”
Harry Potter sword replicas sold at a theme park in Japan have been recalled for being too authentic, potentially violating the anti-weapons law, Warner Bros. Studios Japan and media have said. ( read original story ...)
OSTTF OSAKA Titanium technologies Co.,Ltd.
OSAKA Titanium technologies Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells titanium products. The company offers titanium sponges, titanium ingots, titanium tetrachloride, titanium tetrachloride aqueous ...
Japan says no decision yet on easing visa rules for Chinese visitors
Japan has not yet decided whether to ease visa rules for visiting Chinese nationals, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, after the Nikkei business daily reported that authorities planned to do so.
Bank of Japan rate hike bets for this month tumble, pressuring yen lower
MARKET expectations of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike this month sank after a local media report cast doubt on an increase, weighing on the yen. Read more at The Business Times.
Documents show wary Japan gov’t surveyed Korean students after 1923 quake, massacre
Following the massacre of many Koreans in Japan based on rumors that circulated in the wake of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, Japan's Educa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
CLI acquires Osaka facilities from self-storage manager to expand Japan porfolio
CAPITALAND Investment (CLI) has acquired four Osaka self-storage facilities from Japanese indoor self-storage manager Ambitious through Extra Space Asia (ESA), a self-storage platform it manages, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s virtuous M&A circle starts with 7-Eleven
The battle for control of Japan’s Seven & i is being cheered in Tokyo as evidence of improving efficiencies of the world’s third-largest economy. Officials can hasten a virtuous circle of dealmaking ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business delegation begins tour of Wood County sites
A delegation of Japanese corporate executives is in Wood County this week to tour local sites and learn about potential business opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama releasing more sizes for Trelleborg ag tires
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. (YOHTA) is introducing more than 15 new sizes for its Trelleborg TM1000 ProgressiveTraction tire range. ( read original story ...)
‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Stuns Tokyo Audiences With Authentic Celebration of Saudi & Japanese Music
The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir was formed in 2019 and began its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour to share Saudi Arabian musical culture with the world. The Tokyo concert was its fifth, following performances in Paris, Mexico City, New York, and London. ( read original story ...)