Japan is weighing a controversial plan to arrest the yen's slide: stepping into oil futures markets, sources say, as long-standing policy tools lose traction against stubborn inflation pressures. ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Send Warships to Secure Hormuz, Ex-Adviser Says
Japan should consider sending warships to help jointly secure the Strait of Hormuz with other nations and protect both its own vessels and those of other nations — even before a ceasefire, according ... ( read original story ...)
SOS in sand saves couple stranded at Yokohama Bay for 24 hours
Colorado visitors Emma Stasko and Logan Bonn went to Yokohama Bay for a quiet beach day, but wound up stranded after losing their rental car key. ( read original story ...)
Japan Posts Longest Streak of First-Day IPO Flops Since 2020
Japan’s run of struggling stock market debuts has stretched to the longest in six years, another sign of investor sentiment being shaken by the war in Iran. ( read original story ...)
Iran war fuels Asia energy crunch as India, Japan, others feel strain
India, Bangladesh, the Philippines and South Korea are all facing energy shortages as the Iran war starts to take a toll on Asian nations. ( read original story ...)
Anya Taylor-Joy Wore August Barron To ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Osaka Photocall
With awards season in the rearview mirror, the focus now shifts to press tours, with Anya Taylor-Joy currently in Osaka, Japan promoting The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Universal Pictures Leaning into ... ( read original story ...)
China demands Japan punish military officer who breached embassy in Tokyo
BEIJING/TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday demanded that Japan conduct an investigation into and severely punish an officer from the Self-Defense Forces who ... ( read original story ...)
Pokémon Trading Card Game has premiered at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building!
In its efforts to promote nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing new attractions that illuminate the capital after dark. As part of this initiative, projection mapping is being presented year-round on the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. ( read original story ...)
China urges Japan to punish suspect in Tokyo embassy break-in
BEIJING — China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday (March 25) urged Tokyo to bring the full weight of the law against an individual who broke into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday.The perpetrator, ( read original story ...)
Inside Midwest: The Store That Helped Shape Japanese Fashion Retail
Back in 1976, Midwest was a tiny retail space in the suburbs of Nagoya. Today, it’s one of Japan’s most influential multi-brand stores, or select shops, as they’re known locally. The backbone of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber tires coming factory-equipped on Toyota’s new C-HR
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment (OE) to Toyota Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new SUV-type battery electric ... ( read original story ...)
Giant pipe rising out of ground in Osaka cut off; cause still under investigation
The city plans to continue the work using this pipe. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cherry blossom season 2026: Imperial Palace’s rare Inui Street opening draws global attention
Tokyo cherry blossom season 2026 gets a boost as the Tokyo Imperial Palace opens the rare Inui Street to the public. Here’s what travellers need to know about timings, peak bloom, and visitor access. ( read original story ...)
Japan-Based SmartNews Is Said to Eye October Listing in Tokyo
SmartNews Inc., a Japanese news aggregation app operator, is considering a Tokyo listing as soon as October for its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
New immersive playground Wonderia Yokohama is now open
If you love immersive digital art spaces like Tokyo’s ever-popular teamLab Planets and teamLab Borderless, you’ll want to check out this new destination in Yokohama. Opened on March 19, Wonderia ... ( read original story ...)
Oh deer: famous hoofed residents of Japan’s Nara wander as far as Osaka
More green spaces in nearby cities and the deer’s adaptable nature have led to them straying as far as 40km away from their habitat. ( read original story ...)