Japan's government on Friday proposed record spending for next fiscal year while curbing debt issuance, underscoring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's challenge in boosting the economy while inflation remains above the central bank's target. ( read original story ...)
Japan stabbing rampage leaves 14 injured at Yokohama rubber factory
Authorities confirm injuries after a weapon and ‘spray-like liquid’ attack. Local media report one man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation cools more than expected, weakening yen
The currency has been hovering near its softest level against the US dollar since January Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police raid luxury sauna operator over customer deaths
On Dec. 15, a fire occurred in a private room at the sauna facility in Tokyo's Akasaka district, and the victims were found lying inside. ( read original story ...)
Man found collapsed on stairs in multi-tenant building in Yokohama dies
A man found lying on a staircase of a multi-tenant building here was confirmed dead after being transported to hospital on Dec. 25.The col・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Titanium secures DBJ two-step loan to expand sponge titanium capacity
OSAKA Titanium Technologies Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:5726) ) just unveiled an announcement. OSAKA Titanium Technologies has secured a 5 billion yen, ... ( read original story ...)
Best Ski Resorts Near Osaka: 10 Easy Day Trips and Weekend Winter Getaways
Discover the best ski resorts near Osaka, with easy access, family-friendly slopes and weekend-ready ski areas across Kansai. ( read original story ...)
Zheng Qinwen, Naomi Osaka sign up for $1M pro-amateur Australian Open event
The Post Zheng Qinwen, Naomi Osaka sign up for $1M pro-amateur Australian Open event appeared first on Tennis World USA The One Point Slam has added more top players to its lineup after Zheng Qinwen, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet on Friday approved a record $785 billion budget for the next fiscal year, aiming to strike a balance between her proactive fiscal policy and debt ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Cools More Than Expected as BOJ Watches
Tokyo’s inflation cooled more than expected, as pressures from food and energy prices faded, but is unlikely to deter the Bank of Japan from further rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
The Last Summer, Shine with the World World Cosplay Summit 2026 Officially Announced
The Last Summer, Shine with the World World Cosplay Summit 2026 Officially Announced Record Participation Expected from 42 Countries & Regions; Official Trailers Released Shiraf Appointed as Official ... ( read original story ...)
Kusuri no Aoki seeks shift to TSE standard market and Nagoya main listing to bolster growth
KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. ( ($JP:3549) ) has issued an announcement. KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS has resolved to shift its Tokyo Stock Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo urges people not to buy Ueno Zoo panda reservations on ticket resale sites
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is urging people not to buy reservations on ticket resale websites to see giant pandas at Ueno Zoological Gardens, warning that they are invalid. ( read original story ...)
Trump wants to bring Japan’s ‘cute’ tiny cars to America — but it may not be easy
"It's easy to want to drive one of these cute kei cars. It's another thing to put your family in them and travel down the highway at 70 mph," one expert said. ( read original story ...)
Police officer implicated in Hideyoshi statue decapitation in Nagoya
A statue of 16th century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi installed at a shopping district in Nagoya was found with its head ... ( read original story ...)