China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors. ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese caught in Japan’s illegal worker crackdown
For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan's dire labour needs.He considers his internship a success, despite his "extremely dirty" task of sandblasting rust off ships, ( read original story ...)
Molecular switch reveals transition between single-celled and multicellular forms
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have identified the genes that allow an organism to switch between living as single cells and forming multicellular structures. This ability to alternate ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring Osaka, Japan’s second city through food culture and local life
Osaka is often called Japan’s second city, but experiencing it firsthand shows why it deserves attention all on its own. This travel guide explores Osaka beyond surface level highlights, diving into ... ( read original story ...)
INTERVIEW: JR Tokai to Keep Working on Maglev Shinkansen Construction
Shunsuke Niwa, president of Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, has stressed that the company will continue promoting the construction of the Chuo Shinkansen high-speed magnetic levitation train ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama powers new desert racing era
In the rugged world of desert racing, where dust clouds billow and engines roar across unforgiving terrain, a major player has stepped up to back the action. Yokohama Tire has signed on as a supporti ... ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns China’s dual-use export ban as rare earth curbs loom
Japan called China's ban on dual-use exports for its military "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday, amid a looming threat of broader curbs on vital rare earths in an escalating dispute between ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s Geolandar X-CV factory-equipped on the new Lexus RZ
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment to Lexus for use on the new RZ SUV-type battery electric vehicle (BEV), which was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns China’s dual-use export ban, rare earth risks loom
Japan said on Wednesday that China's ban on exports of dual-use items to the country was "absolutely unacceptable and deeply regrettable", as a diplomatic dispute between Asia's top two economies ... ( read original story ...)
China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo’s military power
China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve military purposes to Japan, a move that comes at time of heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan, a self-ruled island ... ( read original story ...)
2026 Tokyo Auto Salon Preview: All the Cool New Cars Expected to Appear
Teasers from automakers suggest a Nismo concept, a Mitsubishi Montero successor, and maybe even a new production Subaru WRX STI. ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo is no longer the world’s most populous city, according to the UN
Tokyo has been toppled as the world’s most populous city, with the Indonesian capital of Jakarta now ruling the roost, followed by the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. The reshuffling is partly due to changes in how urban areas are defined, ( read original story ...)
China bans military exports to Japan amid Taiwan tension
Chinese officials banned exports of some rare earth minerals and goods that might have military use following comments by Japan's prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Has Mizuno created the softest-feeling mallet putter in golf?
It has the looks, but how does the Mizuno M.Craft Nagoya putter perform? Putter expert Sam De’Ath puts it to the test to find out ... ( read original story ...)
Two title matches official for NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
The New Beginning in Osaka is set to be held at Edion Arena on February 11. We now have our first two match announcements for the show, with NJPW confirming that the IWGP Tag Team titles and NEVER Openweight Championship will be on the line. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Renews ‘Tread Lightly!’ Partnership for 2025-26
Yokohama Tire renews its Tread Lightly! partnership for 2025–26, supporting trail access, stewardship and responsible recreation. ( read original story ...)