Japan's Council for Cultural Affairs on May 16 recommended to the education and culture minister that the Tower of the Sun, a symbol of the 1 ... ( read original story ...)
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Here Are The Hot Spots For Black Women To Visit In Tokyo
From a sumo wrestling match to discovering vintage clothes at Harajuku, these sites and activities didn’t disappoint. ( read original story ...)
Trump Says US Steel Will Keep HQ in Pittsburgh as Part of $14B ‘Partnership’ With Japan-Based Nippon
President Donald Trump says U.S. Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh as part of what he called a “planned partnership” between the iconic American steelmaker and Japan-based Nippon Steel, w ... ( read original story ...)
Numerical simulations reveal the origin of barred olivine crystals in early solar system
Researchers from Nagoya City University, Tohoku University, and other institutions have used numerical simulations to replicate how a peculiar mineral texture called barred olivine forms inside ... ( read original story ...)
Simulations Uncover Barred Olivine Origin in Solar System
Researchers from Nagoya City University, Tohoku University, and other institutions have used numerical simulations to replicate how a peculiar mineral ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese Snack Bar Owner Brings a Taste of Home to Osaka
A Taiwanese single mother is bringing the tastes of her homeland to Osaka with her unique snack bar. ( read original story ...)
Cebu City eyes pact with Nagoya, Japan
The Cebu City Council on Wednesday passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of Nagoya City, Japan. ( read original story ...)
The reason new mother Naomi Osaka can overcome awful French Open history
But a couple weeks ago, Osaka won her first tournament since becoming a mom. She claimed the title of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo, an event in France. And if that wasn't enough for confidence, that ... ( read original story ...)
Cebu City, Nagoya to boost ties
THE Cebu City Council has given its nod to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at formalizing cooperation with the government of Nagoya, Japan, a move exp ... ( read original story ...)
A man is detained over a pepper spray attack at a shopping mall near Tokyo
A dozen people have been taken to the hospital after a man used pepper spray at a shopping mall near Tokyo after an argument, according to police and media reports. ( read original story ...)
Nissan considers sale of headquarters in Yokohama, Nikkei says
Nissan Motor is considering selling its headquarters in Yokohama City as part of restructuring plans that include the closure of seven factories worldwide, the Nikkei daily reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Nissan mulls selling headquarters building in Yokohama: sources
Nissan Motor Co. is considering selling its headquarters office in Yokohama, near Tokyo, as part of its revamp measures, sources fami ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo to open gates minutes earlier to deal with crowding
The opening time of the World Exposition in Osaka will be moved up by five to 10 minutes from the current 9 a.m. starting Sunday to e ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber acquires OTR tire plant in Romania
Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on May 22, 2025, it acquired the fixed assets (land, building, and OTR tire production machinery) of a closed plant located in Romania ... ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation climbs at fastest rate in more than 2 years
Japan’s core inflation rate climbed at its fastest rate in more than two years in April, piling pressure on the Bank of Japan as it seeks to normalise the country’s interest rates and the unpopular ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba says he spoke with Trump over phone
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday he held a 45-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss tariffs, diplomacy and security issues. ( read original story ...)