AAA expects 72 million travelers during the nine-day holiday stretch in 2025, but airports are testing new technology to handle the surge. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Successfully Combats Counterfeit Wheels in China
Yokohama counterfeit wheel crackdown in China stops illegal ADVAN Racing replicas and strengthens global IP protection efforts. ( read original story ...)
Somewhere in the Osaka subway #shorts
Explore the vibrant and bustling life of an Osaka subway station in this intriguing short video. Capture the essence of daily commute as we delve into the heart of Osaka, showcasing its unique blend ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hosts coast guard drills with US and Philippines as sea tensions rise
Japan’s coast guard has held a joint exercise with counterparts from the United States and the Philippines, as the three Pacific nations beef up defense cooperation in the face of China’s expanding ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya unveils digital Yokai experience bringing Japanese folklore to life
The Experience Nagoya is set to become a key destination in Japan’s cultural and creative technology scene this summer with the launch of the Yokai Immersive Experience Exhibition. This ... ( read original story ...)
Rice growers struggle amid various challenges
NAGOYA, Japan >> Aichi prefecture is striving to increase rice production amid high rice prices across Japan. But the prefecture faces a formidable threat from pests, whose damage is intensified by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protests to Beijing over increased military maneuvers near its territory
Japan expressed concern Friday over China’s increased military maneuvers near its territory, prompting it to protest to Beijing and to publish detailed information about these activities for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to visit Netherlands from Tuesday for NATO summit
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will be in the Netherlands for three days from Tuesday to attend a NATO summit, the government said Fri ( read original story ...)
Preview: Yokohama FC vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima – prediction, team news, lineups
The most likely scoreline for a Sanfrecce Hiroshima win is 0-1 with a probability of 15.69%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 0-2 (11.62%) and 1-2 (8.87%). The likeliest drawn ... ( read original story ...)
Senior Tokyo police, prosecutor apologize to machinery maker over illegal probe
Two top Tokyo police and prosecution officials apologized in person to current and former executives of machinery maker Ohkawara Kakohki C・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos, FL Liza visit PH Pavilion in World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise ''Liza'' Araneta-Marcos on Friday visited the Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo addicts only! 😎 at Universal Studios Super Nintendo World in Osaka #shorts
Dive into the ultimate playground for Nintendo addicts at Universal Studios Super Nintendo World in Osaka! Discover iconic attractions, meet beloved characters, and immerse yourself in a world where ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on Middle East tensions, firm tech shares
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Friday as selling on concern over intensifying tensions in the Middle East was offset by buying of heavywei ... ( read original story ...)
A lesson for the West? Japan was better prepared than most for China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze
Japan's transformation is seen as both a template for Western nations and a stark reminder of just how difficult it is to escape China's mineral orbit. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set to Cut Super-Long Bond Issuance by More Than Expected
Japan is planning to cut the issuance of super-long bonds this year by more than earlier reported, after record levels of volatility in super-long yields in recent months stoked market concerns. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sakamoto to retire after 2026 Winter Olympics
Three-times world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto is to retire after the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics next year, the Japanese 25-year-old told reporters in Kobe on Friday. ( read original story ...)