Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled nearly 9% early on Monday, while an index of Japanese bank stocks plunged as much as 17%, as concerns over a tariff-induced global recession continued to rip ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will ask US to cut tariffs but results won’t come ‘overnight’, PM Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government will continue to ask U.S. President Donald Trump to lower tariffs against Japan, but acknowledged results "won't come overnight." ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese bar district to get bilingual wristbands to help start/avoid conversations while drinking
There’s nothing quite like heading out for a drink, finding a bar with a great atmosphere, and meeting new people over a couple of cold ones…except maybe heading out for a drink, finding a bar with a ... ( read original story ...)
The ‘Trump card’
Speaking about the US, Senators Imee Marcos and Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa have started using the so-called “Trump card” in the ICC cases of ex-president Duterte. The “Trump card” was raised during the ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to increase EV models to 15, diversifying production to 5 countries
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor aims to have about 15 electric vehicle models of its own by 2027, up from five now, with a production base spanning Japan, China, the Americas and Southeast Asia, Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
World All-Star Jockeys Set to Compete at Sapporo Racecourse on August 23-24, 2025
The excitement of horse racing is set to reach new heights with the upcoming World All-Star Jockeys event, scheduled to take place at Sapporo Racecourse on August 23-24, 2025. This prestigious ... ( read original story ...)
World All-Star Jockeys Event to Shine at Sapporo Racecourse
The equestrian world is abuzz as the Japan Racing Association (JRA) announces the return of the prestigious World All-Star Jockeys event at Sapporo Racecourse on August 23 and 24. This annual ... ( read original story ...)
47 injured in bus collision on Tokyo expressway; at least 1 Singaporean on board
One tour bus rear-ended another while the two vehicles were travelling together on an expressway. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Over 90 toll gates experiencing system failure cause traffic jams on expressways in Tokyo Metropolitan, Tokai regions
TOKYO: A system failure occurred Sunday (April 6) affecting Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) services on expressways across seven prefectures, including parts of the Tokyo metropolitan and Tokai ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Tokyo’s ‘catch me if you can’ hotel
Beloved by airline staff (the pilots I see at the check-in desk are giving Catch Me If You Can), the hotel has just reopened after a 15-month renovation that levelled up its luxury suites and an ... ( read original story ...)
No magic bullets for underperforming Ferrari after Japan disappointment
Ferrari's anticipated title challenge again failed to materialise at the Japanese Grand Prix with Charles Leclerc finishing in fourth place, Lewis Hamilton in seventh, and both drivers complaining ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy jams on Tokyo expressways due to system failure in over 90 toll gates
The system outage occurred around 12.30am on April 6. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Lando Norris Reflects on Intense Pit Stop Duel With Verstappen in Japan
Lando Norris has opened up on the close encounter with Max Verstappen when he tried overtaking him at the exit of the pit lane. ( read original story ...)
Verstappen fends off Norris to win in Japan
Red Bull's Max Verstappen fended off a race-long challenge from the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutchman's fourth consecutive victory at Suzuka was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan automatic expressway tollgates knocked out by system failure
Automatic lanes at more than 80 tollgates on expressways in Tokyo and six other Japanese prefectures were shut down Sunday after the ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks Jr. leads Osaka to close victory over Kyoto
Ray Parks Jr. delivered the goods for Osaka Evessa in its latest victory in the 2024-25 season of the Japan B.League. ( read original story ...)