The police held a class at Kaishin Daisan Elementary School in the capital's Nerima Ward July 7, airing an educational video to warn children･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc’s trade attack on Ishiba rings hollow
HONG KONG, July 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - It’s a sure sign of corporate jitters when Japan Inc. starts to turn on the business-friendly Liberal Democratic Party. Takeshi Niinami, CEO of Suntory and ... ( read original story ...)
Andre Jackson named Nippon Baseball All-Star
Share Tweet Former Cienega standout Andre Jackson was selected to pitch for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the upcoming Nippon Professional Baseball’s annual All-Star Series later this month. Jackson ... ( read original story ...)
Demonstration flights of ‘flying cars’ to resume after safety confirmed at Osaka Expo
Demonstration flights of "flying cars," touted as one of the highlights of the ongoing Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, will resume shortly following･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tsukudani and hot rice: Still a go-to meal in Japan centuries after its creation
A father and son in Tokyo are continuing the centuries-old tradition of making tsukudani, a preserved Japanese food. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in morning amid US tariff talks uncertainty
Tokyo stocks were mixed Wednesday morning, weighed down by the uncertain prospects of Japan-U.S. tariff talks, while export-oriented ... ( read original story ...)
Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base to beef up southwestern defense
The Japanese army on Wednesday has begun deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys on a newly-opened, permanent base in southwestern Japan, the latest move to beef up its defense in the region amid growing ( read original story ...)
Japan vows to seek U.S. auto tariff concessions in trade talks
Japan's trade deal with the U.S. must include tariff concessions for its vital automobile industry, top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump announced 25% ... ( read original story ...)
Bessent to Miss G20 in South Africa for World Expo
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not attend the upcoming G20 finance meeting in South Africa, sending Michael Kaplan in his stead. Instead, he will be at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. His ...
US Treasury’s Bessent to skip South Africa G20 meeting, heading to Japan
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip a Group of 20 finance officials meeting in South Africa next week, sources familiar with his plans told Reuters, but will attend the World Expo 2025 in ...
Bessent to visit Japan for World Expo in Osaka, possibly next week
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to visit Japan, possibly next week, as a member of the U.S. delegation to the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on technology sector strength
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, lifted by technology shares that tracked overnight advances by their U.S. counterparts. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
PlayStation, Square Enix, and more big studios have been confirmed for Tokyo Game Show 2025 – here’s what to expect
The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association also confirmed that as of today, Tokyo Game Show 2025 features 772 exhibitors, 473 domestic, 299 international, and features an exhibition space ... ( read original story ...)
46% of Japan workers who experienced ‘gray zone harassment’ considered quitting: poll
Regarding behavior that falls under gray zone harassment, 60% of overall respondents claimed they had never engaged in such actions. However, 15.3% admitted to asking private questions, such as about ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Japanese business leader says Tokyo made ‘big mistake’ in US trade talks strategy
The head of one of Japan’s most powerful business lobbies has accused the government of a “mistake” in its trade negotiating strategy with the US. The unusually blunt comments came just hours after ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Companies Veer From Debanked to Becoming Bankers
Emily Mason takes a look at the push by digital asset firms to become banks a few years after crypto executives complained about being debanked.