An ambitious expedition of seven veteran cars, led by the legendary Czech-made 1959 model Tatra 603, are underatking a journey from Prague to Osaka for the 2025 EXPO. ( read original story ...)
Your next adventure: Unwind in Hakone, just outside Tokyo
Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical stops in this wellness oasis. ( read original story ...)
‘Insane’: Trump’s Baffling New Comments On Japan Leave Critics Aghast
BREAKING: Trump has no clue who the Prime Minister of Japan is so he calls him “Mr. Japan” in the interview. How can you negotiate with somebody if you don’t know their name? ( read original story ...)
Japan college likely gave improper qualifications to over 2,600 kindergarten teachers
More than 2,600 people received kindergarten teaching licenses under inappropriate testing practices under a college distance-learning program, where students openly copied answers from provided model ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Onosato aims to buck trend, win Nagoya meet in yokozuna debut
Newly promoted Onosato said Monday he aims to win the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament as a yokozuna debutant and add his ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens sent to hospital near Tokyo after student sprays ‘insecticide’
Dozens of people were taken to a hospital from a high school near Tokyo on Monday after a student exposed them to what he claimed ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Rankings for Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Makuuchi division rankings for the July 13-27 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena, released Monday by the Japan Sumo Association ... ( read original story ...)
China lifts a nearly 2-year ban on seafood from Japan over Fukushima wastewater
China has reopened its market to seafood from Japan after a nearly two-year ban over the discharge of slightly radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Podcaster Worries About Naomi Osaka’s “Radar for Toxic Men”
During her pre-tournament press conference at Wimbledon on Saturday, David Law of The Tennis Podcast asked Osaka about Mouratoglou's comment. Osaka said she had not heard that comment but was open to ... ( read original story ...)
China lifts ban on Japanese seafood imports, but Fukushima and Tokyo still excluded
China has lifted a ban on seafood imports from most regions of Japan, partially mending a years-long dispute over Tokyo’s handling of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output rises, but slower than expected as US tariffs threat looms
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese factory output rose at a slower-than-expected pace in May, government data showed on Monday, as sweeping U.S. tariffs were threatening to derail the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Factory Output Rose in May, But Tariffs Cloud Outlook
Japan’s industrial production increased modestly in May, but the rebound is likely to be temporary due to the impact of U.S. tariffs and concerns over a global slowdown. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output rises, but slower than expected as tariff threats loom
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese factory output rose at a slower pace than expected in May, government data showed on Monday, as sweeping U.S. tariffs were threatening to derail the country's already fragile ... ( read original story ...)
Japan auto trade ‘unfair’, could buy more US oil, Trump tells Fox News
Japan engages in "unfair" automobile trade with the United States and should increase its imports of U.S. energy resources and other goods to help reduce the U.S. trade deficit, President Donald Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Factory Output Rises Less Than Expected as Tariffs Hit
Japan’s industrial production rose less than expected in May, missing analysts’ estimates as the US tariffs hit the nation’s exports. ( read original story ...)
I’ve Lived in Tokyo for 20 Years and This Is My No. 1 Travel Tip for Anyone Visiting Japan
Don't overplan your Tokyo itinerary. The train station closest to my house has a split personality. Exit north and you’ve got an orderly bus lottery, tidy streets of chain stores, and the ever present ... ( read original story ...)