TOKYO — Eighty-five years after his ticket was first issued for a similar event, a man was allowed to use it at this year's World Expo in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Giant Buddha statue with ‘sunglasses’ near Nagoya a social media hit
A gentle-faced giant Buddha statue with "sunglasses" in this central Japan city, north of Nagoya, has become a popular spot.When seen ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
NTT generously models Japan’s next wave of buyouts
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone is doing its state backers a favour. The Japanese telecom company, in which the Ministry of Finance holds a roughly one-third stake, is offering to buy out the 42% it ... ( read original story ...)
Toxic parenting blamed for Tokyo knife attack
A knife-wielding man who was arrested in Tokyo this week wanted to warn parents in Japan that tough love can ruin their children, citing his own miserable childhood, Japanese media reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka slams 7 worst gym behaviors
Naomi Osaka spotlights gym hygiene issues, highlighting why cleaning equipment matters and how proper etiquette improves fitness experiences for everyone. ( read original story ...)
‘Phantom expo’ ticket from 1940 grants man access to Osaka 2025 world fair
This was in line with past policies of issuing “invitation tickets” to holders of the 1940 passes, the Osaka 2025 Expo organisers told The Japan Times on Monday. An estimated 3,000 were redeemed at ... ( read original story ...)
“Wanted To Show All Parents That…”: Tokyo Man After Knife Attack Near Varsity
A knife-wielding man arrested in Tokyo this week wanted to warn parents nationwide that tough love can ruin their children, citing his own miserable childhood, Japanese media reported Friday. ( read original story ...)
State Bank of India to sell $1 billion stake in Yes Bank to Japan’s SMBC
State Bank of India will divest a 13.19% stake in private lender Yes Bank to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for 88.89 billion rupees ($1.04 billion), it said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Defense Firms Plan to Pass on Tariff Costs to Customers
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. aim to pass on costs linked to US tariffs to customers to limit the impact on earnings. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya woman arrested for allegedly abandoning newborn’s body on balcony
A 21-year-old woman here was arrested May 8 for allegedly leaving the body of her newborn baby on her apartment balcony. ( read original story ...)
Man slashed on Osaka street, suspect arrested
A man sustained minor injuries after being slashed by another man Friday on a street in Osaka in western Japan, police said. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea Trade Deals May Take Time: Lutnick
Good morning. The US indicates it’s focusing on a big country for its next trade deal. Trump seeks a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. And Apple is developing specialized chips for glasses. Listen to the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Bach welcomes future Japan bid after Sapporo withdrawal
Welcoming the idea of Japan bidding to host the new Olympic Esports Games, Bach said the highlight of his tenure came after the closing ceremony in the French capital, when he realized the Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Gyorui FY Parent Net Y181.00M Vs Net Y162.00M
Japan Year Ended March 31 PARENT 2025 2024 Revenue Y20.20 bln Y20.10 bln Operating Profit Y157.00 mln Y161.00 mln Pretax Profit Y181.00 mln Y180.00 mln Net Profit Y181.00 mln Y162.00 mln Per share ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo puts spotlight on gender equality
Commitment to women is an important aspect of Cartier’s corporate social responsibility programme. In addition to partnering with UN Women, which works for gender equality, the maison has the Cartier ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate governance wave reaches the industrial heartland in Nagoya
The city of Nagoya and the area around it are home to manufacturing giants including Toyota and Toyota group auto parts maker Denso. ( read original story ...)