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TOKYO — Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have “a unique experience” staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, an organizing official told Agence France-Presse (AFP) six months out ... ( read original story ...)

Our latest digest of manufacturers shutting down factories and issuing layoffs includes companies in tire manufacturing, green concrete, furniture and more. ( read original story ...)

Exports are also gaining traction, though in a measured manner. Yokohama currently caters to SAARC and African markets, primarily in the aftermarket segment. “Our approach is to ... ( read original story ...)

EdgeConneX has broken ground on a new data center outside Osaka, Japan. The company this week announced it has commenced development of its first 200MW, AI-ready data center campus in Greater Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)

Cherry blossoms appeared on Thursday in central Tokyo, five days earlier than in the average year, the weather agency said. ( read original story ...)

Cherry blossom spotters from the Japanese government announced Thursday the blooming of the country’s favourite flower in Tokyo, marking the official start of the season. ( read original story ...)

Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be the first U.S. ally to visit the White House since President Trump asked for help in sending ships to patrol the Strait of Hormuz. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her way to what she expects will be a "very difficult" meeting with US leader Donald Trump, days after his calls for allies to help secure the war-stricken ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the Japanese capital on Thursday, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays. The ... ( read original story ...)

Blossoms will be in full bloom in about a week if warm temperatures continue. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

On Thursday March 19, the Japan Meteorological Agency officially announced the start of the 2026 sakura season in Tokyo. The call was made based on the sample somei-yoshino tree at Yasukuni Shrine, ... ( read original story ...)

SAPPORO -- A single photograph of a Yezo sika deer taken in north Japan has captured global attention. The shot, taken by a high school teacher living･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have "a unique experience" staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, an organising official told AFP six months out from the event, but acknowledged ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Meteorological Agency officials say cherry blossoms have started blooming in Tokyo. Officials announced the start of the cherry blossom season on Thursday afternoon after spotting 61 blossoms on ... ( read original story ...)

Authorities in the capital aim to boost efficiency in public services and address growing concerns over labor shortages through AI. ( read original story ...)

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters "A significant policy shift is not something that is happening right now." ... ( read original story ...)