US President Donald Trump's announcement that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire came on Tuesday morning in Japan, and that sent oil prices tumbling. ( read original story ...)
Lawson opens next-generation AI-powered convenience store in Tokyo
Major Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc. opened a next-generation convenience store here on June 23, utilizing artificial intell･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
China plans to show off new equipment at parade marking 80th anniversary of Japan’s WWII surrender
China plans to hold a military parade in September marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s industry ministry, Siemens Gamesa to agree on wind power cooperation
Japan's industry ministry will sign an agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy on Tuesday to establish a framework for public-private cooperation aimed at building local supply chains for ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean game company Krafton to acquire Japan’s ADK for $516 mln
South Korean game company Krafton Inc said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy Japan's advertising and animation group ADK for 75 billion yen ($516.21 million). ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akazawa Says Still Working on Date for Next Trade Talks
Japan and the US are still working on setting the timing for the next round of cabinet-level trade talks, Japan’s point person for the negotiations said, as the deadline for a deal to avert another ... ( read original story ...)
Bad Homburg Open 2025: Naomi Osaka Edges Past Olga Danilovic In Opener
Osaka was forced to save three break points across two games midway through the opening set, but was able to take the early advantage in the tie-break ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Post After Win in Germany Catches Attention
Naomi Osaka’s Post After Win in Germany Catches Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Naomi Osaka marked a special moment at the Bad Homburg Open after the tennis star kicked off the season ... ( read original story ...)
BTS’ Jin’s Osaka Fan Concert to Be Broadcast Live in Cinemas Across 10 Countries
This poster, provided by BigHit Music, promotes the cinema live screening of BTS Jin's fan concert, slated to be held on July 12, 2025, at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top FX diplomat Mimura to serve in post for second year
Japan's top foreign exchange diplomat, Atsushi Mimura, was reappointed for a second year, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, as he remains a vital member of the country's U.S. tariff negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to hold upper house election on July 20, government spokesperson says
Japan plans to hold an upper house election on July 20, government spokesperson, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan tariff negotiator arranging seventh US visit, sources say
Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is arranging his seventh visit to the United States for as early as June 26, aiming to end tariffs that are hurting Japan's economy, two Japanese government ... ( read original story ...)
What to do in Osaka, Japan’s ‘culinary capital’, from Dotonbori’s chaos to the castle
With its neon-lit streets, culinary delights and historical landmarks, Osaka offers a sensory feast for visitors. ( read original story ...)
BTS’s Jin to livestream Osaka concert to theaters around the world
Jin of boy band BTS will livestream his July 12 performance at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, to theaters around the world, his agency BigHit Music said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
They say four days in Tokyo is plenty. I firmly disagree
You could hop from city to city, kids in tow, frantically ticking off Japan’s main sights. But here’s why three weeks of staying put in one city is perfect. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo student gives up softball due to abusive language from middle school coach
A student at a public junior high school in Japan's capital gave up playing softball after a coach verbally abused her, and she graduated wit ... ( read original story ...)