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Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Japan in a Tight Spot
Japan had long maintained deep economic ties with both China and the United States. Recent trade tensions may challenge that approach. ( read original story ...)
charter flights exclusive entry passages celebratory performances…ACLE 2 Team’s eyes are on J-League World Cup-class support
League's 'special support' is drawing attention. The J-League is Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama F, who will play in the ACLE quarterfinals tournament starting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the 26th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity shrinks on tariff woes, services perk up, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank for the tenth consecutive month in April as confidence among manufacturers dived to almost 5-year lows, dented by worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff ... ( read original story ...)
City of Yokohama, Japan will be the next host for ‘Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF).’
UNESCAP is holding an international conference, one of the largest multi-stakeholder meetings in the Asia-Pacific region, which will be held in 2027 Masahiro Nishikawa City of Yokohama, Representative ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s ‘Earth Mart’ showcases food tech, plans 25-year pickled plum coupons
OSAKA -- "Earth Mart," a pavilion at this year's World Expo in Osaka, is aiming to explore "new ways of eating" together with visitors through a visua・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s clay-court season starts with loss in Madrid; Nadal says he doesn’t miss tennis
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka crashed out of the Madrid Open in the first round on Tuesday with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 defeat by Lucia Bronzetti. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s clay-court season starts with a loss in 1st round of Madrid Open
Naomi Osaka’s clay-court season started with a loss in the first round of the Madrid Open against Lucia Bronzetti. ( read original story ...)
Job Cuts and Japan Talks: A Trump Trade War Status Check
Caveats: It’s still very early in Trump’s global trade war. And a company could theoretically blame the tariffs publicly for reductions it had planned before he took office. Watch for Securities and ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota-Daimler push for truck merger fueled by hydrogen ambitions
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor and Daimler Truck are closing in on merging their commercial vehicles subsidiaries after nearly two years thanks largely to a shared quest to promote hydrogen fuel. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles’ Coach Reveals the Gymnast Suffered from ‘Twisties’ Years Before Pulling Out of Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles dealt with the 'twisties' five years before the disorienting condition upended her performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, her longtime coach Aimee Boorman revealed in her new book. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan move closer to outline of trade deal, source says
The United States and Japan are moving closer to an interim arrangement on trade, but many of the biggest issues are being put off, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
‘Father of the Prius’ to step down as Toyota executive fellow
NAGOYA, Japan -- Takeshi Uchiyamada, the "father of the Prius," will step down as an executive fellow following the general shareholders meeting in June and become a senior adviser, Toyota Motor said ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo X Festival returns to Houston this summer with Japanese bites, competitions and workshops
Tokyo X Festival will celebrate Japanese culture at NRG Center this summer with food, competitions and cosplay. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s clay-court season starts with a loss in 1st round of Madrid Open
MADRID (AP) — Naomi Osaka's clay-court season started with a loss in the first round of the Madrid Open against Lucia Bronzetti on Tuesday. Japan's four-time Grand Slam champion stumbled on match ... ( read original story ...)
IMF cuts Japan’s growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the central bank would lift interest rates at a slower-than-expected pace due to the impact of ... ( read original story ...)