Malaysia and Japan reached a new milestone in their green bioeconomy partnership with the signing of three strategic agreements worth RM1.34 billion on May 12 at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Blood pressure scheme attracts interest from Japan
An innovative scheme to test people's blood pressure in Barnsley is attracting international attention. Representatives from Japan have visited the town to learn about the award-winning, community-led ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Reito 1H Net Y1.67B Vs Net Y1.10B
Yokohama Reito Co. Ltd. (2874.TO) Japan Half-Year Ended March 31 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y63.43 bln Y60.00 bln Operating Profit Y3.04 bln Y2.72 bln Pretax Profit Y2.60 bln Y1.85 bln Net Profit Y1.67 ... ( read original story ...)
Glowing sphere protrudes from Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
A suspended orb forms the centrepiece of the Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by Amsterdam studio RAU Architects and design studio Tellart to reference the country's connection to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to seek 3rd round of trade talks next week, sources say
Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, could travel to Washington as soon as next week for a third round of trade talks with the U.S., two sources with knowledge of the plans told Reuters on ... ( read original story ...)
An Undaunted Writer Who Broke an Invisible Barrier in Japan
Saou Ichikawa is the country’s first severely disabled author to win a top literary prize. Her novel “Hunchback” is an angry cry against “ableist machismo.” ... ( read original story ...)
Regional revitalization faces Tokyo-countryside divide
Some blame Japan's dwindling national population partly on the concentration of people and businesses in the capital. ( read original story ...)
At ‘Floating Village’ for 2026 Asian Games in Japan, athletes will be briefed on dealing with tsunamis and typhoons
With the Asian Games set to be held in September and October, considered to be the peak typhoon season, the Organising Committee is preparing a ‘contingency plan to evacuate athletes in case of ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Posts $4.5 Billion Annual Net Loss, to Cut 20,000 Jobs
Nissan Motor Co. posted a net loss of $4.5 billion for its 2024-25 fiscal year and will cut 15 percent of its global workforce over the next two years. ( read original story ...)
Marine F-35B stealth fighter squadron arrives in Japan
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, based in Yuma, Arizona, recently deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka beats out Tokyo to draw record Chinese tourists on Expo boom
OSAKA -- Osaka is on track to draw record numbers of Chinese visitors in the first half of the year, with increased flights and Expo 2025 Osaka boosting traffic to the city. ( read original story ...)
Nissan to shut 7 plants, shed 20,000 jobs on huge loss
Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday that it will close seven vehicle plants and reduce its group workforce by 20,000 people in Japan and abroad by fiscal 2027. Nissan announced additional restructuring ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Maruuo FY Net Y508.00M Vs Net Y409.00M
Yokohama Maruuo Co. Ltd. (8045.TO) Japan Year Ended March 31 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y39.84 bln Y38.61 bln Operating Profit Y354.00 mln Y277.00 mln Pretax Profit Y710.00 mln Y575.00 mln Net Profit ... ( read original story ...)
Former Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Kay is flourishing in Japan with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars
It would require quite the research to do a “where are they now?” project with the seemingly revolving door that was the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama, Nokian fastest growing tire brands
Yokohama and Nokian are the fastest-growing tire brands in the world, according to Brand Finance, a London-based independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. ( read original story ...)
‘Music, good food, good people.’ Here’s why Questlove loves Austin more than Tokyo
He’s traveled the world ten times over, yet Questlove chose Austin over Tokyo and the UK to feature in his episode of CNN’s series “My Happy Place.” ... ( read original story ...)