Gas importers in Japan are watching nervously as Australia heads to the polls on May 3 in a closely contested election, worried that whatever the outcome, their long-time supplier of liquefied natural ... ( read original story ...)
New Species Apseudes Ranma Named After Manga
In 2009, a research group led by Dr. Keiichi Kakui at the Faculty of Science discovered a rather unusual small crustacean neither in the deep sea nor ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to ban older people from using ATMs while on the phone to help stop scams
While the ban does not include penalties, the Osaka prefectural government hopes to build public consensus to help prevent scams. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo reaches 1 million visitors
The total number of visitors to the 2025 World Exposition in the city of Osaka, which began on April 13, has reached 1 million, the official association for the expo said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
New Water EDM Show Replacing ‘Jamboree Mickey’ For Summer 2025 at Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo DisneySea will host a new “Dockside Splash Remix” dance festival show featuring sprayed water for the resort’s 2025 Summer Cool-Off event. “Dockside Splash Remix” Show This 20-minute “Dockside ... ( read original story ...)
Expo Osaka draws 1 million visitors in 11 days since opening
The number of visitors to the World Exposition in Osaka reached one million on Wednesday, in 11 days since its opening, the organizer ... ( read original story ...)
US told Japan it could not give special treatment regarding tariffs, NHK says
The Trump administration told Japan's trade delegation that it could not give Japan special treatment regarding its tariff measures, in response to Tokyo's strong demand for a review during the ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido police warn of mountain accidents and bear attacks while picking wild plants
Hokkaido Prefecture Police are urging caution against mountain accidents as the prime season for picking wild edible plants approaches. The ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to make $88m addition to West Virginia auto parts plant
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor said Wednesday it will invest an additional $88 million in a West Virginia factory, increasing investment and production in the U.S. as Washington hikes tariffs on ... ( read original story ...)
Park Hopping Returning to Tokyo Disney Resort for Limited Time this Summer
Park Hopping will return for a limited time to Tokyo Disney Resort for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit over 5 years ago. Tokyo Disney Resort Park Hopping Tokyo Disney Resort will have a ... ( read original story ...)
US rules out setting currency targets in trade talks with Japan
The U.S. does not have specific currency targets in mind as part of bilateral trade talks with Japan, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday, ahead of an expected meeting with Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Chip war: China’s memory chip giant CXMT issues rare recruitment ad for Japanese branch
The hiring notice sheds light on CXMT’s Japanese subsidiary for the first time since it was established in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Visiting the Cartier Women’s Pavilion, a Jewel of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
During Expo 2020 in Dubai, Cartier debuted its Women’s Pavilion concept: a space dedicated to foregrounding the vital role of women in society today. Over six months, more than 340,000 visitors and 50 ... ( read original story ...)
Inagawa-kai gangster sought after car-ramming incident in Yokohama
At around 6:30 a.m., Satoshi Tamura, a 50-year-old boss in the Inagawa-kai, allegedly crashed his vehicle into a group of investigators from the Saitama Prefectural Police as they entered his house in ... ( read original story ...)
Fans Quick To Extend Support After Naomi Osaka’s Concerning Posts
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, is once again confronting mental health challenges as she navigates her return to competitive tennis following a maternity break. ( read original story ...)
A week in Osaka: Our guide to the best hotels, restaurants and spas
For those headed to Osaka for the ongoing Expo 2025, we've put together a travel guide to the city's best hotels, restaurants and spas. ( read original story ...)