Japan’s birth rate fell to a new low for the eighth straight year in 2023, according to Health Ministry data released earlier this year. As the new data came up, the government had described the situation as critical and urged authorities to do everything they can to reverse the trend. ( read original story ...)
David Licauco, Dennis Trillo deliver kilig-filled performances at Philippine Festival Tokyo 2024
David Licauco and Dennis Trillo thrilled fans as they performed at the Philippine Festival Tokyo 2024 in Japan. In a report on "Unang Hirit" on Tuesday, the "Pulang Araw" stars could be seen serenading fans in the audience. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kura Revolving Sushi brings casino vibes, useless robots to Oregon (review)
This popular Japanese chain is part restaurant, part Pachinko parlor, with table-side tablets and robot waiters that mostly seem to get in the way. ( read original story ...)
Topcon Gets Buyout Offers From KKR, EQT as Japan M&A Heats Up
Topcon Corp. is weighing takeover bids from suitors including KKR & Co. and EQT AB, the latest sign of escalating buyout activity in Japan. ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea meet over ‘concerning developments’ in DPRK, Russia
The United States and Japan are expressing concerns about developments in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the "deepening military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia," the U.S. State ... ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd. Opening New Apartment Hotel, ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM, in Tokyo
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. In addition, the ... ( read original story ...)
How President Trump Should Navigate the Tricky Waters of Japan
Prime Minister Ishiba could find himself in the crosshairs of Trump—who might be tempted to use the terms "tariffs" and "Japan" in the same sentence. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Hill Hotel Batam, Nagoya, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Watch for scattered rain showers. The high will reach 30° on this humid day. Pressure is the weight of the air in the atmosphere. It is normalised to the standard atmospheric pressure of 1,013.25 mb ... ( read original story ...)
Cruise Ship Engine Trouble Strands Passengers in Japan
Although Japanese passengers have been able to disembark, local media reports approximately 1,880 Taiwanese guests remain aboard the ship. MSC Cruises is working with Japanese authorities to allow guests to go ashore on December 9. ( read original story ...)
BP, Japan’s JERA to Create Offshore Wind JV
BP will merge its offshore wind-energy business with that of Japanese power-utility JERA to create a standalone company, in line with the British company’s strategy to focus on its more profitable oil-and-gas operations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 2026 Asian Games hosts told to improve preparations
The Olympic Council of Asia has demanded that the Japanese organizers of the 2026 Asian Games make significant improvements to their ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo school principal sentenced to 9 years’ imprisonment for sexual abuse
The Tokyo District Court has sentenced a former junior high school principal to nine years in prison for sexually assaulting and injuring a female student 14 years ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan prepares for Osaka’s World Expo 2025
Preparations are underway for the highly anticipated World Expo 2025 that is set to take place in Osaka, Kansai from April to October next year. One of the oldest and largest international events ... ( read original story ...)
Former England assistant Steve Holland set to coach Yokohama F. Marinos
Media reports said Holland would take charge of Yokohama ahead of the new J. League season, which starts in February. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Empress Masako says the Nobel for atomic bombing survivors shows the need to push for peace
Japanese Empress Masako says the Nobel Peace Prize for an organization of atomic bombing survivors was a key event that impressed her this year and reminded her of the importance of global peace ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bankruptcies set to hit 11-year high in 2024, data shows
Japan's bankruptcy filings this year are set to surpass 10,000 and hit the highest since 2013, private-sector data by Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) showed on Monday, ahead of a closely watched central ... ( read original story ...)