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 ...)
Osaka Expo racks up 1 million visitors
The 2025 World Expo in Osaka, western Japan, has welcomed its millionth visitor. The organizer of the expo, which opened on April 13, says the number of visitors, including staff, hit the milestone on ... ( read original story ...)
Aptos price extends gains on broader crypto market recovery, presence in Osaka expo
Expo pavilions offer collectible NFTs on Aptos, enhancing user engagement. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo says cannot meet Switch 2 lottery demand in Japan
Nintendo said on Wednesday it has received 2.2 million applications in the lottery for its Switch 2 gaming device in Japan but cannot fulfil all the demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 97-year-old cherry blossom guardian
For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols. ( read original story ...)
Why You Should See the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka
The Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, has drawn more than 40,000 visitors in the first nine days of being unveiled, as the Philippine government continues to promote traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lawmakers urge pension fund to invest in domestic private equity
A group of Japan's ruling party lawmakers on Wednesday called on the country's top public pension fund GPIF to expand investment in domestic private equity and venture capital funds to strengthen the ... ( read original story ...)