By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending fell at a slower pace than expected in November, government data showed on Friday, but the broader consumption trend remained soft, ... ( read original story ...)
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea's Hyundai Motor said on Friday it will introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market dominated by local auto giants with established hybrid petrol-electric ... ( read original story ...)
Japan November household spending falls 0.4% y/y
Japanese household spending fell 0.4% in November from a year earlier, internal affairs ministry data showed on Friday. That compared with the median market forecast for a 0.6% decline. On a ... ( read original story ...)
From Japan to St. Lucia, here’s where airfare is falling in 2025
International airfare is falling this year over last, while domestic U.S. tickets are more expensive, according to Hopper. Airlines have increased capacity to popular destinations like Japan from the U. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden’s mixed legacy on Japan
W ITHIN 24 HOURS on January 6th, two events took place that encapsulate the mixed legacy Joe Biden will leave in America’s relationship with Japan. That afternoon North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile, ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS Appoints New Regional President for North and Central America
Yokohama TWS announced it appointed Lawrence Harmon as regional president for North and Central America. Harmon will oversee business strategy, market growth, and commercial team development in the ... ( read original story ...)
Gauff draws potential Kenin, Osaka, Pegula quarterfinal path at 2025 Australian Open
American tennis star Coco Gauff could face Japan's Naomi Osaka and Americans Sofia Kenin and Jessica Pegula along a path into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open, according to Thursday's draw. ( read original story ...)
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Caroline Garcia at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
Naomi Osaka (No. 50 ranking) will take on Caroline Garcia (No. 58) in the Round of 128 of the Australian Open on Saturday, January 11.Osaka’s last match was a win, 6-3, 6-2, over Katie ( read original story ...)
U.S. Companies and Investors in Japan Are at Risk From U.S. Steel Backlash
American investment could become less welcome, undermining Japan’s progress on corporate reforms. ( read original story ...)
Holidaying in Hokkaido will get more expensive in 2026
A lodging tax of up to ¥500 (RM14) per night will be incurred from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and municipalities across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Endangered Japanese leopard cat dies at Tokyo zoo aged 18
TOKYO: An endangered Tsushima leopard cat has died at Inokashira Park Zoo in Musashino, Tokyo, the metropolitan government announced. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka draws Caroline Garcia in Australian Open 1R; Here is why it is so funny
Osaka set to meet Garcia again at the Australian Open after publicly saying she would prefer to avoid that matchup. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i Holdings reports 24% y/y drop in third-quarter profit
Japan's Seven & i Holdings , operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, reported on Thursday a drop of 24% in quarterly operating profit, missing analysts' estimates. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Rapper Cordae Have Broken Up
Naomi Osaka is a single woman now. The Tennis champion confirmed she and rapper Cordae, who share 17-month-old daughter Shai, split following breakup rumors. “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship, ( read original story ...)
‘We had to dispose of it on the spot’: Singapore traveller shocked to find luggage wrecked after flight to Osaka
They wanted to take a break for the holidays, but so did their luggage - quite literally. A Singapore traveller was shocked to find her sister's luggage severely damaged after a family trip from Singapore to Japan last year, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise ... ( read original story ...)