Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Bank Weighs Japan Bond Comeback With More Rate Hikes to Come
“When yields rise, Japanese government bonds will definitely become the mainstay of our portfolio,” said Tomoki Arai, head of markets at Bank of Yokohama Ltd. “We would like to make an entry with the ... ( read original story ...)
Dallas City Council Japan trip itinerary shows 5 meetings in 5 days on public dime
Nearly a dozen city officials and staff members have traveled to Japan to ride the high-speed train, with an eye toward bringing similar rail to Dallas. ( read original story ...)
Honda signs deal with 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Honda, the Japanese car manufacturer, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the World Athletics governing body around its flagship World Athletics Championships (WCH) in Tokyo, next year. As part of the deal, ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific launching direct flights to Japan’s ‘winter capital’ Sapporo
Cebu Pacific said it is launching direct flights between Manila and Sapporo in January next year. Sapporo, which is the capital city of Hokkaido, is also known as the City of Snow and the winter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense minister boards S. Korean warship for first time to show military cooperation
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani boarded a South Korean Navy amphibious ship while in port in Japan Thursday, the first Japanese defense minister to board a South Korean warship. ( read original story ...)
Snowcap on Japan’s Mt Fuji this year is latest spotted in 130 years
KOFU, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's revered Mount Fuji finally regained an iconic snowcap on Thursday, setting a record for the slowest snowfall in 130 years, the meteorological agency said. The mountain ... ( read original story ...)
Toddler has fun chasing a ball in Osaka play area
On June 1, 2024, in Osaka, Japan, @nanana_zvlog recorded a toddler trying to catch a ball on a pendulum ramp at Kids Plaza Osaka. The video captures the child's numerous attempts to grab the ball, ... ( read original story ...)
Take a peek behind the doors of acclaimed Tokyo houses
A creative duet between designer and client crystallises the domestic ideal at a specific moment in time. Art Week Tokyo, with help from Kazuyo Sejima of the Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA, is launching a new programme of architecture tours that ... ( read original story ...)
Kyogo earns Japan recall
Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi has earned a Japan recall after more than a year in the international wilderness. Kyogo has been prolific since joining Celtic in 2021 but he has been used sparingly by ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan Just Launched Lingosat, the World’s First Wooden Satellite
The tiny Japanese CubeSat was launched from Florida with the aim of bringing the space industry into a more sustainable future. ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific to offer direct flights to Sapporo beginning January 16
MANILA, Philippines – Budget carrier Cebu Pacific will offer direct flights to Japan’s winter wonderland, Sapporo, in the country’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido. The airline said in a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons for World Leaders From Japan’s Former Trump-Whisperer
Shinzo Abe, then the prime minister of Japan, succeeded in making friends with Mr. Trump through golf, entertainment and appealing to his vanity. ( read original story ...)
Maglev tunneling halted after water comes to surface at Tokyo home
Central Japan Railway Co. said Thursday it has temporarily halted construction work on a new high-speed maglev train line between To ... ( read original story ...)
Running festival in Yokohama fosters camaraderie among US, Japanese competitors
The Yokohama North Dock Running Festival, a showcase of athleticism and camaraderie, brought together nearly 3,000 ... ( read original story ...)
57-yr-old man dies after temporary restraint at police station in Osaka
A 57-yeara-old man who had been arrested on Nov. 5 on suspicion of assault died the same night after temporary restraint at a police station here, Osaka Prefectural Police announced the following day. ( read original story ...)