Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Tuesday the relaunch of its nonstop services between Manila and Sapporo, Japan starting Nov. 24. The thrice-weekly services, however, will be offered ... ( read original story ...)
Citizens decry Sanseito leader’s controversial childbirth remark in rallies near Tokyo
A remark by Sohei Kamiya, leader of the minor opposition party Sanseito, that "older women cannot have children" during an election speech・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber and RAOT hold their ninth joint seminar in support of natural rubber farmers
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that, together with the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), it held a seminar event in June 2025 to help Thai natural rubber farmers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Architect’s 7 Level Compact Home, 59sqm/635sqft
In a quiet residential neighbourhood of Tokyo, architect Masato Igarashi of IGArchitects designed a unique 59sqm/635sqft concrete home for himself and his wife—doubling as his architecture studio. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher as concerns ease about Trump tariff on Japan
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Tuesday as concerns eased about U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a tariff much higher than ini ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Tottenham sign Japan defender Takai from Kawasaki Frontale
(Reuters) -Tottenham Hotspur have signed Japan defender Kota Takai on a five-year contract from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Financial details were not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector mood perks up as summer heat offsets US tariff gloom
Sentiment in Japan's service sector improved slightly in June, a government survey showed on Tuesday, as solid demand for summer clothing and leisure offset the gloom from U.S. tariffs. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor meets Mongolian president in joining of Asian democracies
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito met with Mongolia's president Tuesday during a visit to the landlocked Asian nation that marks a step toward closer relations between the two democracies in a region dominated ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls Trump’s latest tariff salvo ‘regrettable’ as nations scramble to deal with fresh deadline
Trump shared screenshots of letters detailing new tariff rates for over a dozen countries, allowing room for further negotiations before the renewed deadline of Aug. 1. ( read original story ...)
Japan says new US tariffs will have an impact on domestic industries, employment
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday said US-imposed tariffs on Japanese imports would have an impact on the country, but added that negotiations would continue. ( read original story ...)
Lee Jun Young Makes Surprise Entry into Japanese Cinema with Takuya Kimura’s ‘Tokyo Taxi’
Young is making his Japanese film debut in a major way—starring in Tokyo Taxi, the 91st film from legendary director Yoji Yamada. Open the Youtube videoOn July 8, BILLIONS confirmed, “Lee Jun Young will appear in legendary Japanese filmmaker Yoji Yamada’s 91st work ‘Tokyo Taxi, ( read original story ...)
PAL to revive seasonal Manila-Sapporo flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Tuesday the return of its seasonal nonstop Manila-Sapporo flights, which the carrier said it will operate every winter season from November to March. ( read original story ...)
Coach Wim Fissette details difference between working with Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka
Coach Wim Fissette described coaching Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka as "day and night difference," mainly because they are two completely different players personality-wise. ( read original story ...)
Temperatures top 35 degrees across Japan, 1st time for Tokyo
Despite the early hour, the mercury was already climbing as the Japan Meteorological Agency reported that 303 of 914 observation posts nationwide recorded temperatures of 30 degrees or higher by 9 a.m. ( read original story ...)
Japan will continue trade talks with US for mutually beneficial deal, Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that he would continue negotiations with the U.S. to seek a mutually beneficial trade deal, after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on goods from Japan starting August 1. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Shares Personal Message After Criticizing Herself Over Wimbledon Loss
Naomi Osaka shared a message reflecting on her career and encouraging herself to focus on her achievements days after her emotional Wimbledon 2025 loss. ( read original story ...)