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An eSIM is a digital product that allows users to activate a data plan without needing a physical SIM card. Users can switch service providers via software settings, meaning you don't need to swap SIM cards when attempting to avoid roaming charges. The best eSIM for Japan is Saily, a product from Nord Security. ( read ...

One of the first things center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong did in Tokyo, thanks to an off-day last Thursday, was explore Shibuya, a bustling part of the city sometimes compared to New York’s Times Square. ( read original story ...)

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific. ( read original story ...)

South Korea will promote its artificial intelligence (AI) and future mobility solutions at a Japanese exhibition set to open next month, a trade promotion agency said Tuesday. Expo 2025 Osaka is ... ( read original story ...)

The Age of Goodbyes,' a Malaysian-Taiwanese co-production by Edmund Yeo, has been selected for this year's Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum. ( read original story ...)

Baseball fans flying in for the league’s first regular season games to be held in Japan since 2019 are adding to a record tourism boom. ( read original story ...)

Opening day for the 2025 MLB season features the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs in Japan for a historic Tokyo Series. Here's what to know: ( read original story ...)

An artisan adds a finishing touch on a "koinobori" carp streamer at the workshop Takagi in the Osaka Prefecture city of Sakai's Nishi Ward, March 13, ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

The Amazing Race Season 37 Episode 2 saw all remaining teams travel to Osaka, Japan. Unfortunately, father daughter duo Bridget and Ernest Cato were eliminated and they spoke to Blake Haynes about ... ( read original story ...)

Across 10 districts of Tokyo, from Shibuya to Marunouchi, parallel creative expressions are taking shape, but here — on the symbolic nexus between Tokyo street fashion and haute couture — the city’s restless, ( read original story ...)

During their run to last year's World Series, the Dodgers repeatedly cited their camaraderie as a key behind their playoff success and looked to recreate that in Japan. ( read original story ...)

Berkshire Hathaway has increased its holdings in Japan's five biggest trading houses, according to Monday regulatory filings. ( read original story ...)

L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season. ( read original story ...)

ServiceNow NOW has strengthened its portfolio with the launch of the Yokohama platform last week. The update brings new AI agents across varied domains, including CRM, HR and IT, delivering enhanced ... ( read original story ...)

SoftBank is set to buy a former Sharp factory for $676 million to convert it into an AI data center in its home market of Japan. Located in Osaka, the purchase and sale agreement with Sharp includes ... ( read original story ...)

After a lengthy delay, Kameda Promotions held a press conference this morning to announce that IBF featherweight champion Angelo Leo is finally set to defend his title against mandatory challenger ... ( read original story ...)