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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 ...)

Agrifood should generate serious revenue, not just survive, said Japan's new ag minister in a clear shift from past protectionism. ( read original story ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received praise for her diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

The perpetrator of the Nagoya Aichi murder case, which remained unsolved for 26 years, has been apprehended. Locally, the investigative authorities’ persistence and the victim’s husband’s unwavering ... ( read original story ...)

Chloe Zhao and Kore-eda Hirokazu bonded over tears in Tokyo, discussing creative uncertainty, finding film endings on set, and the poetry of cinema. ( read original story ...)

Japan is thronged with tourists but not every place feels it is getting its fair share. The “overtourism” that irks residents of Venice and Barcelona is also riling locals in Osaka and Kyoto, where ... ( read original story ...)

The first northerly wind, signaling the start of winter, blew in Tokyo and parts of western Japan on Monday, four days earlier than u ... ( read original story ...)

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities ... ( read original story ...)

Dubbed by its contractors as “the tallest ultra-high-rise building in Japan,” the Torch Tower is planned to have 62 floors, host offices, shops, residences, a luxury hotel, a 2,000-seat hall and an ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama broke ground or a major expansion at its automotive hose facility in Mexico, with plans to nearly double the location's footprint. ( read original story ...)

YOKOHAMA—The Yokohama municipal government will start offering esports classes at a city-run high school next spring, allowing third-year students to earn credits by learning about the video gaming ... ( read original story ...)