Palestine 36,” Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir’s historical drama about a 1936 Palestinian uprising against British rule and Jewish settlers, won the Tokyo Grand Prix for best film at the 38th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan dispatches troops to help combat deadly bear attacks
Japan’s military deployed troops to the country’s mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks. ( read original story ...)
Janet Yang, Hollywood Production Pros Gather in Tokyo to Discuss Growing Appeal of Working in Japan
Romulus' director Fede Álvarez were joined by studio production managers and Japanese industry veterans for a roundtable in Tokyo on the territory's growing potential as a production hub. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Hailey Gates on Her Nuanced Satirization of the U.S. Military in Competition Film ‘Atropia’
The debut feature from the multihyphenate won the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. dramatic competition category at the Sundance Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cafe supporting Ukrainians launches low-cost meals for kids, uniting hearts
TOKYO -- A cafe in the capital's Shibuya Ward that has been supporting Ukrainian evacuees recently launched a "children's cafeteria" offering low-cost meals to kids. Once a month, the facility ... ( read original story ...)
Japan comes to terms with new US relationship
Some are convinced that Japan’s deal with the US was worth the effort. Trump’s visit to Tokyo, in which he was effusive in his praise for the strength of the US Japan relationship and the excellent ... ( read original story ...)
With Army Trucks, Body Armour, Japan Military To Combat Deadly Bear Attacks
Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks. ( read original story ...)
Arrest of suspect in 1999 Nagoya murder case came after push to lift statute of limitations
The suspect in a 1999 murder case in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, was arrested on Oct. 31, after the abolition of the statute of limitations for・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Nissan to cut Rogue production in Japan over Nexperia fallout, source says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor will cut production of its top-selling Rogue SUV in Japan from next week due to a short supply of chips from Dutch firm Nexperia, according to a person familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new agriculture minister breaks with tradition in foodtech summit speech: “Earn, earn!”
Agrifood should generate serious revenue, not just survive, said Japan's new ag minister in a clear shift from past protectionism. ( read original story ...)
Sound & Web Unite to Boost Local Creators
This article was first published in Japanese in Litterae Populi magazine (Autumn 2025, Vol. 75). Hatsune Miku, the "virtual singer" who now has fans ... ( read original story ...)
Signing off from Osaka on a high note
OSAKA: The Malaysia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka officially closed its doors on Oct 13, marking the end of its six-month exhibition, in conjunction with the expo’s closing ceremony. After its ... ( read original story ...)
Matrade’s value-driven strategy at Expo 2025 Osaka
OSAKA: Beyond the headline-grabbing figure of RM24.45bil in potential trade and investments secured at Expo 2025 Osaka, the success of the Malaysia Pavilion lies in the targeted, high-impact ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leader is praised for an ‘energetic’ diplomatic debut hosting Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received praise for her diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan yet to achieve durable, wage-driven inflation, PM Takaichi says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday the country has yet to achieve sustainable inflation accompanied by wage gains, signaling her preference for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi launches economic HQ, gears up public investments
By Makiko Yamazaki and Kentaro Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government launched its economic strategy headquarters on Tuesday, aiming to boost the world's ... ( read original story ...)