Japan’s economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025 for the first time in a year, and faces a bumpy road ahead due to the impact of U.S. trade policy. ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs privacy rules against treatments in healthcare
The prize is better outcomes, but the price may be sharing more personal details. Lawyers are working on the new rules ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts for the first time in four quarters
Japan's economy shrank for the first time in four quarters in the January-to-March period. Private consumption was virtually unchanged for the first three months of the year. ( read original story ...)
Japan Display CEO Resigns, Unveils Job Cuts After Losses Balloon
Japan Display Inc.’s CEO is stepping down and the company is slashing around half its headcount after it posted fresh losses that extended a seven-year streak. ( read original story ...)
Polar bear cub makes adorable debut at Yokohama zoo
A 5-month-old polar bear cub at Yokohama Zoological Gardens Zoorasia made his public debut on May 14 accompanied by his mother.The cub nam・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Burial Ground With Over 1,500 Bodies Dating Back To The Edo Period Unearthed In Osaka
The forgotten burial ground was discovered at a redevelopment site where four skyscrapers are slated to be built. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tire sales set record in first quarter
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s (YRC) sales revenue hit a record high of $1.8 billion, but costs related to its purchase of Goodyear's OTR business caused a drop in operating income. ( read original story ...)
Puglia’s artisanal excellence on show at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is shining bright with the talent and creativity of the artisanal businesses from Puglia, the protagonists of the week dedicated to the region. The examples of ... ( read original story ...)
Stretched in a cross pattern: Our neighboring galaxy is pulled in two axes, new evidence indicates
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered that Cepheid variable stars in our neighboring galaxy, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), are moving in opposing directions along two distinct ... ( read original story ...)
Yabaton, NAGOYA – Must Try for First-Time Visitors and Miso Katsu Fans
Yabaton 矢場とん in Nagoya serves up famous misokatsu with bold red miso sauce and crispy pork cutlets, offering a rich and filling taste of local tradition. ( read original story ...)
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Selection ‘Brand New Landscape’ Depicts Tokyo’s Soul, Says Helmer Yuiga Danzuka
Tokyo's rapidly changing urban landscape mirrors the emotional journey of a fractured family in Yuiga Danzuka's Cannes title 'Brand New Landscape.' ... ( read original story ...)
The First Starbucks Outside North America Faced A Tough Crowd. Here’s How It Thrived In Tokyo And Beyond
Starbucks may have a strong international presence these days, but when it opened its first location outside North America, it faced some challenges. ( read original story ...)
A Spin-Off of the 200-Year-Old Soba Shop From Tokyo Is Opening in New York
After the 2023 closure of Tokyo’s New York outpost for the renowned 200-year-old soba shop Sarashina Horii, a new spin-off restaurant is set to open in Midtown later this year. The intimate, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Rain to dominate entire Tokyo double header, here’s complete weather forecast for Formula E Round 8 and 9 races
Tokyo is gearing up to host the second season of the Formula E race. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rain. This could create tricky conditions for drivers. Mitch Evans and Nyck De Vries ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball Road Games in Nagoya Japan! | Tayler Scott NPB Vlogs
Join professional pitcher Tayler Scott as he takes you behind the scenes of life on the road in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. This episode follows the team’s journey to Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)
Ericsson to create 300 jobs in Japan, commits to R&D investment
Nordic network vendor Ericsson has announced plans to ramp up R&D investment in Japan. As part of the plans, the company stated that up to 300 telecoms jobs will be created in the country. The ... ( read original story ...)