A Ferris wheel in this city in Osaka Prefecture broke down Nov. 25, leaving 20 people stuck onboard while firefighters worked to extra・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Trump urged Japan’s Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi not to further escalate a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he tries to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Advan Winter V907 tires selected for Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that its ultra-high performance winter tire, ADVAN WINTER V907, has been selected as an afterparts tire for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class premium model series. The ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Targets US Power Plant Investments on AI-Driven Demand
Japan’s Osaka Gas Co. is looking to invest in more US gas-fired power plants, as the boom in artificial intelligence and data centers heralds a surge in demand for reliable energy supply. ( read original story ...)
Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi to avoid further escalation of a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka gas targets U.S. power plant investments on AI-driven demand
The company is eyeing existing assets as building new facilities can be challenging due to an ongoing global shortage of gas turbines. ( read original story ...)
Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Japan, a U.S. ally that had angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying. ( read original story ...)
Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Japan to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Taiwan was Xi’s overriding focus. While Xi didn’t name Japan or ask Trump to pressure Tokyo directly, the people said, his discussion of the post-World War II order was an implicit reference to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
AI and typhoons: Tech brings winds of change to extreme weather forecasts
Weather forecasters are pitting artificial intelligence against natural disasters. They're using the rapidly advancing tech to help predict the path of typhoons. ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Osaka Expo mascot Santa doll displayed in Kobe
Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We encourage ... ( read original story ...)
Nepathya’s Japan Tour 2025 ends on a high note in Osaka
Following their successful concerts in Nagoya and Tokyo, Nepathya-Nepal's premier folk-rock band-captivated audiences in Osaka, concluding their Japan Tour 2025 in style. ( read original story ...)
Ferris wheel riders stranded for hours in Osaka
A Ferris wheel in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, came to an emergency stop on Tuesday, leaving riders trapped in their gondolas. It took nine hours to rescue everyone. ( read original story ...)
20 rescued from giant Ferris wheel in Osaka after lightning strike
OSAKA – About 20 people were rescued from a giant Ferris wheel in Osaka prefecture hours after lightning caused the 123m tall structure to stop moving in the late afternoon of Nov 25, the operator and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo said to be mulling changing fixed-fee hotel tax to 3%
NHK has learned that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is considering revising a tax on hotel stays from a fixed amount to 3 percent of accommodation fees. Tokyo introduced the tax in 2002 to help ... ( read original story ...)
China’s pressure on Japan is a familiar tactic that could last for some time
Just days after China issued an advisory against traveling to Japan, the cancellations started. About 3,000 Chinese visit Rie Takeda's tearoom in an alley in Tokyo's historic Asakusa district every year. ( read original story ...)
Overseas buyers snapped up 3.5% of new Tokyo condos in first half of 2025
The figure has risen from 1.6% for all of 2024, demonstrating a growing interest in Japanese real estate from abroad. ( read original story ...)