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 ...)
Japan Banks Flag Debt Downgrade Risk as Yields Jump Before Vote
Japan’s biggest bank industry group warned of the risks of a downgrade in the nation’s credit rating as politicians make election pledges that could swell the public debt. ( read original story ...)
Japan must be mindful of credit rating downgrade risk, bank lobby head says
Japan must be mindful of the risk of a credit rating downgrade if an expansion in public debt runs out of control, the head of the country's banking lobby said, as lawmakers ramp up calls for big ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher after robust TSMC earnings
Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, as heavyweight chip shares trimmed earlier losses after robust earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo couple arrested for allegedly leaving 3 children home alone for hours
A couple who allegedly left their three young children unattended at their home here for more than six hours were arrested July 17, police ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Marinos’ 2-time J1 top scorer Lopes leaving for Singapore
Anderson Lopes, the J-League first-division top scorer for the past two years, is leaving Yokohama F Marinos to join Lion City Sailors in Singapore, the J1 club announced Thursday. The 31-year-old ... ( read original story ...)