By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi's bid to become Japan's first female prime minister regained momentum this week, as alliance discussions with ... ( read original story ...)
From pacifism to innovation: Japan’s tech startups awaken defense industry
Near Nagoya, startup AirKamuy is building affordable cardboard “origami drones” as Japan accelerates defense innovation under rising regional threats. Backed by the Ministry of Defense, these low-cost ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based fintech JPYC secures approval for Yen-backed stablecoins
Japan’s three largest banks (Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho) are joining forces to launch stablecoins backed by both the yen and the U.S. dollar, according to Nikkei. These digital ... ( read original story ...)
Suntory and Sapporo to halt gift beer sales after cyberattack against Asahi
Suntory and Sapporo will prioritize the supply of regular products over seasonal items, according to their announcements on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Suntory, Sapporo to Halt Gift Beer Sales after Hack on Asahi
Japanese brewers Suntory Holdings Ltd. and Sapporo Breweries Ltd. have announced a partial halt to sales of their beer sets for end-of-year gifts, as they are receiving a flood of orders amid delays i ... ( read original story ...)
Why Travelers Are Flocking to Sapporo’s Iconic Genghis Khan BBQ Feast
Fire, flavor, and history come together in Sapporo’s famous Genghis Khan BBQ. Diners grill endless cuts of meat on the unique domed iron pan, letting the juices and smoke infuse every bite. It’s an ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man in custody over sexual abuse of girls re-arrested for 8th time
A 41-year-old man from Nagoya City in custody for repeatedly committing indecent acts against multiple girls has been arrested for the eighth time ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka out of Japan Open as tennis casualty list grows
Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle. ( read original story ...)
Osaka withdraws from Japan Open with left thigh injury
Ahead of her quarterfinal match against Jaqueline Cristian, top seed and home favorite Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Kinoshita Group Japan Open. The withdrawal comes as a result of a left thigh injury ... ( read original story ...)
I spent 4 nights at a robot hotel in Tokyo. The future of hospitality is here — but it still needs fine-tuning.
I spent 4 nights at Yotel Tokyo Ginza, a hybrid robot hotel in Tokyo. The robot room service and check-in was novel, but it has a way to go. ( read original story ...)
XG Announce Japanese Dates for Kick-Off of 2026 World Tour
The Japanese girl group's second global outing will support their upcoming debut full length album, due out on Jan. 23. ( read original story ...)
Taking the shock out of predicting shock wave behavior with precise computational modeling
Shock waves should not be shocking—engineers across scientific fields need to be able to precisely predict how the instant and strong pressure changes initiate and dissipate to prevent damage. Now, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces End of Her Season: How Did She Do in 2025?
There were serious questions about Naomi Osaka's left injury sustained during her second-round match against Suzan Lamens at the Japan Open earlier this week. Despite her optimistic tone, Osaka withdrew from the tournament and later announced the end of her 2025 season in an Instagram post. ( read original story ...)
Bears have attacked over 100 people in Japan since March
Japan is experiencing an unprecedented bear problem. According to the nation’s Ministry of the Environment, the furry predators are confirmed to have killed seven people since March—the highest number ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka out of Japan Open as tennis injured list grows
Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle. ( read original story ...)
Sony Pictures International Productions to Unveil IP Adaptation Strategy at Tokyo Market
Sony Pictures International Productions is set to showcase its IP adaptation playbook at the Tokyo Film Festival's TIFFCOM content market. ( read original story ...)