Tokyo's centuries-old Sanja Festival is a big event on the local religious calendar. It's remarkable not just for the spectacle but also for being a rare opportunity for traditional Japanese tattoos — ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks, bonds, yen slump as high oil prices fuel inflation concerns
Tokyo stocks fell Monday alongside the yen and government bonds as inflation concerns fueled by elevated crude oil prices triggered a ... ( read original story ...)
New Ghibli exhibitions coming to Osaka and Kyoto later this year
Studio Ghibli is a cultural phenomenon, with its heartfelt, beautifully crafted anime amassing legions of fans around the world. In recent years, the Ghibli Universe has leapt off the screen into ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshimura to seek re-election as Osaka governor if referendum Is held
There had been speculation that Hirofumi Yoshimura may opt not to run for reelection as Osaka governor with a view to a future return to national politics. ( read original story ...)
Bryan Bagunas a champion anew as Osaka outlasts Suntory in Japan SV. League finals
Alas Pilipinas star Bryan Bagunas captured another overseas title after Osaka Bluteon swept the Suntory Sunbirds, 25-22, 25-20, 25-18, in Game 3 of the 2025-2026 Japan SV. League Finals on Sunday at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hits highest in 29 years
Mounting concern over the impact of rising crude oil prices on Japan's economy has sent the country's benchmark long-term interest rate to a 29-year high. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s extra budget to include funding from fresh debt, source says
TOKYO, May 18 (Reuters) - Japan's government will likely issue fresh debt as part of funding for a planned extra budget to cushion the economic blow from the Middle East war, a government source with ... ( read original story ...)
Cristiano Ronaldo misses out on title as Al Nassr lose 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two final
Cristiano Ronaldo was playing for another trophy as Al Nassr faced Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final, a match that could have delivered his first title with the club. However, it was not what he expected as his team lost 1-0. While much of ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo launches Japan’s first overseas training program for foreign bus drivers
SAPPORO -- Facing a shortage of local bus drivers, the Sapporo Municipal Government has launched a new initiative to train foreign drivers overseas an・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pharmaceutical firm warns against rare diseases drug after deaths
A Japanese pharmaceutical firm has warned doctors against prescribing a drug for rare autoimmune diseases to new patients following the deaths of 20 people who took it. The drug is used to treat rare ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport
A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts.View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Washington Secretary of State leads delegation to Japan to talk trade, opportunities
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is leading an 11-day trip to Japan to have meetings with industry leaders there.Japan is the largest foreign investor in the u-s, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sold $29.6 billion in US debt in Q1 2026
Japan investors pulled $29.6 billion out of U.S. government-linked debt in the first quarter of 2026, the country’s biggest quarterly sale since the second quarter of 2022, which was basically four ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s K2 Pictures Unveils $33M Fund & Slate Additions Including Takashi Miike’s Kabuki Documentary
Tokyo-based production and finance house is pioneering an ambitious new financing model for the Japanese film industry. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s No. 1 Matcha Chain Is Finally in the US — Start With These 7 Orders
Nana’s Green Tea, Japan’s largest matcha cafe chain with more than 80 locations, is finally expanding across the U.S. The cafe is known for its rich matcha drinks, elaborate parfaits, and Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Bain-backed Tanabe Pharma targets three new drug launches a year in Japan
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 14 (Reuters) - Bain Capital-owned Tanabe Pharma plans to bring up to three new drugs to Japan each year as the former Mitsubishi Chemical unit doubles down on its home market ... ( read original story ...)