Kawasaki Frontale will host their rival, Yokohama Marinos, as both teams will lock horns in an exciting clash in the J1 League. ( read original story ...)
Japan releases commemorative 500 yen coin for Osaka Expo
Japan on Tuesday released a commemorative 500 yen coin for the World Exposition that opens in Osaka this weekend. ( read original story ...)
Seminar highlights 2025 Osaka Expo as opportunity to boost cooperation, celebrate Korea-Japan ties
Osaka Expo approaching, Korean and Japanese officials emphasize its potential for enhanced tourism and economic ties, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, despite Korea's mixed feelings after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government to submit BOJ board nominee to parliament on Thursday, sources say
Japan's government is set to submit a nominee to parliament on Thursday to fill a seat on the central bank's board that opens up at the end of June, three government and ruling party sources told ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i seen booking 24% fall in Q4 profit, adding to takeover pressure
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings is set to record a 24% drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday as underperformance of its convenience store business hampers its ability to fend off a takeover ... ( read original story ...)
FLAIR to Debut at Manufacturing World Nagoya 2025
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR) will debut in Japan at Manufacturing World Nagoya 2025 (9-11 April ... ( read original story ...)
Japan leads Asian equity bounce, yields rise on trade optimism
Asian stocks bounced off 1-1/2-year lows and U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Tuesday, as markets caught their breath after recent heavy selling on hopes that Washington might be willing to ... ( read original story ...)
AGC Biologics Strengthens Single-Use Technology Network and Adds 5,000 L Vessels from Thermo Scientific to New Yokohama, Japan Facility
AGC Biologics announced large-scale single-use technology it will use at its Yokohama, Japan facility: 5,000 L vessels from Thermo Scientific. ( read original story ...)
This Matzo Ball Soup Drifts Toward Tokyo
A miso soup shows the ingenuity of Jewish cooks in Japan, who adapt traditional dishes with local ingredients. ( read original story ...)
Methane gas detected at Osaka Expo site
The gas was detected at an underground pit for electrical equipment during a test opening of the venue. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan expressway tollgate malfunction fixed after hitting over 100 locations
A malfunction with the electronic toll collection (ETC) system on routes including the Tomei and Chuo expressways was fixed on April 7, acco ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese bar district gets bilingual wristbands to gauge revellers’ mood
Six colour-coded wristbands help drinkers start or avoid conversations in Noge, a neighbourhood in Yokohama dotted with bars and pubs. ( read original story ...)
Methane gas detected above permissible levels at Osaka Expo venue
Methane gas at levels that could explode has been detected at the 2025 World Exposition site in Osaka City, western Japan. ( read original story ...)
Potentially explosive levels of methane gas detected at Osaka Expo site
Methane levels exceeding safety standards were found in an underground utility pit on the western side of the Yumeshima venue, officials said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei sinks to 1-1/2-year low as bank shares tumble
Japan's Nikkei share average slumped on Monday to the lowest level in 1-1/2 years, with the index of Japanese bank stocks diving more than 17% at one point, as concerns over a tariff-induced global ... ( read original story ...)
Expressway tollgate malfunction spreads to 106 locations across Japan
A malfunction with the electronic toll collection (ETC) system on routes including the Tomei and Chuo expressways has expanded to parts of N ... ( read original story ...)