Preparation for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July began Wednesday at the newly built IG Arena, one of the biggest indoor venu ... ( read original story ...)
size? x BILLY’s x adidas Deliver Sapporo Japan City Series Collaboration
To mark its 25th anniversary, size? teams up with BILLY’s Tokyo and adidas for a commemorative three-way collaboration dubbed the “ Sapporo Collection .” The collection reinterprets the classic adidas ... ( read original story ...)
Etihad Airways, STARLUX Airlines sign strategic codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and ... ( read original story ...)
Dion Cools becomes first Malaysian to join Japanese top-flight club with Cerezo Osaka move
Dion Cools has become the first Malaysian footballer to sign for a Japanese top-flight club after joining J1 League outfit Cerezo Osaka. It was a move that was rapidly gaining traction in the rumour ... ( read original story ...)
Mass Layoffs, Factory Closures, and a $698M Deal: Inside Nissan’s Crisis Plan
Nissan is reportedly exploring the sale of its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce debt and finance a major restructuring initiative. According to a ... ( read original story ...)
Cools joins Cerezo Osaka, becomes first Malaysian to play in Japan’s top league
The 29-year-old Harimau Malaya defender will join the squad after fulfilling his national team duties as Malaysia prepare to face Vietnam in their second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo school group seeking $5M for ‘lost profits’ from enrollment decline after media reports
Details of financial damage claimed by an educational corporation in Tokyo that sued 10 people including a former student for 725.72 million ... ( read original story ...)
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on looming extinction of rare version of Christianity in rural Japan
On the rural islands off the coast of Japan, a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of samurai, shoguns and martyred missionaries. ( read original story ...)
Monsha’at Showcases Saudi Arabia’s Entrepreneurship Journey at Expo 2025 Osaka
Saudi Arabia underscored its growing international presence as a hub for entrepreneurship through an interactive workshop held at its pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. The event aimed to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka World Expo Kansai 2025 Attracts Some of the Planet’s Top Luxury Brands
This landmark event – held every 5 years in different locations worldwide – showcases incredible achievements across various industries. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan May Help the U.S. Develop Trump’s Golden Dome
The Asian ally is reportedly considering lending its technological capabilities to the missile-defense project in hopes of negotiating a better trade deal. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘Welcome to my room!’ Ramdane Touhami opens the doors to his new concept store in Tokyo
Enjoy 12 digital issues a year from the global design authority Choose a print or digital subscription, or both ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must pursue payment innovation as society becomes cash-less, BOJ official says
Japan currently has no plan to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) but must continue innovating its payment and settlement system in an increasingly cash-less society, a senior central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Ōshima: The Flavor of Sapporo’s Famed Miso Ramen in Edogawa
The signature ramen style in Sapporo, Hokkaido, is a rich miso broth. The legendary taste of one of the northern city’s leading ramen shops has been created anew at Ōshima, in the Funabori district of ... ( read original story ...)
Kaku Masayoshi Misen: Nagoya’s Addictively Fiery Taiwan Ramen in Kanda and Shinbashi
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is home to an original “Taiwan-style” take on ramen that has come to several locations in Tokyo via the restaurant Misen. One of the spicier styles on our list. ( read original story ...)