Han's popular bright orange drift machine was auctioned for a whopping price at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. ( read original story ...)
Wind chime market in Kawasaki, Japan, brings together art, color and sound
The annual chime market is happening now through July 21 at the Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple in Kawasaki, Japan. This is the 30th anniversary of the event. ( read original story ...)
Dollar gains broadly; yen dips before election Japan election
The dollar rebounded broadly on Thursday following a turbulent session on Wednesday when U.S. President Donald Trump denied reports that he was planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. ( read original story ...)
Yuki Chiba to Open VCT Pacific Stage 2 Finals in Tokyo
Japanese singer and rapper Yuki Chiba will bring his high-energy anthem Shinpai Muyou to the opening ceremony of the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Finals on Aug. 31 at LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay in Funabashi, Chiba. ( read original story ...)
Scientists repurpose old solar panels to convert CO₂ exhaust into valuable chemicals
Centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, LeBron James partner to produce new sports travel series ‘Off Day’
Naomi Osaka and LeBron James' production companies come together on a new travel YouTube series centered around athletes. ( read original story ...)
Korea’s OCI, Japan’s Tokuyama build $435M polysilicon Malaysian factory
S. Korean chemical giant OCI Holdings said that subsidiary OCI TerraSus and Japan's Tokuyama would build a semiconductor-grade polysilicon factory in Malaysia. ( read original story ...)
Japanese actress Nagiko Tono found dead in her Tokyo apartment
TOKYO: Actress Nagiko Tono has died, it was learned Thursday (July 17) from the Sugamo Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department. ( read original story ...)
Dollar climbs as traders mull Powell’s future, yen dips ahead of Japan election
The dollar was broadly stronger against major peers on Thursday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's future, while concerns over a pivotal ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates Franchise strengthens Japan ties through Expo 2025 Osaka Mission
The Emirates Franchise delegation, along with representatives from the Japan Franchise (JFA), toured the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, highlighting the UAE's efforts in innovation, with a focus on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, LeBron James partner on new travel YouTube series
Naomi Osaka and LeBron James have each reached the pinnacle of their respective sports. And now, the two will be partnering for an upcoming series on how athletes spend their time away from their ... ( read original story ...)
60 years of Japan-Malta relations celebrated in Osaka
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, highlighted the prospects of new, forward-looking collaborations between Malta and Japan, as the two nations celebrated 60 ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Blue Impulse team flies over Osaka Expo, pilot reaches childhood dream
The Blue Impulse aerobatics team from Japan's Air Self-Defense Force flew over the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, on July 12 and 13. Their first sh ... ( read original story ...)
Model Kit Heaven? Exploring Joshin Osaka’s Hidden Treasures
Hi Everybody! This is the place where you can found many kind of collectible toys from any hobbies and some stories about our Journey in Japan. We occasionally travel to Japan and help any collector ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Onosato wins as sole yokozuna on Day 5 after Hoshoryu drops out
Onosato got back on the winning track Thursday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after Hoshoryu's injury withdrawal left him as th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan holds US tariff talks with Lutnick, eyes meeting with Bessent
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on U.S. tariffs on Thursday, as Tokyo races to avert a 25% levy that will be imposed unless a deal is ... ( read original story ...)