Tokyo police have appealed to the public for help to stop the problem of groping in trains and other places at an event near the capital's Shibuya Station. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Seek $840 Billion of Inward Foreign Investment by 2030
Japan plans to raise its incoming foreign direct investment target to ¥120 trillion ($840 billion) by 2030, aiming to attract more overseas capital to help revitalize struggling regional economies and ... ( read original story ...)
Brushing up: Hippo’s teeth scrubbed with car wash brush in dental demo at Osaka zoo
A zookeeper demonstrated the daring task of brushing a hippo's teeth during a special event at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in this western Japan city's・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s ‘flying roti canai’ draws long queues at Expo 2025 in Osaka
OSAKA: "Flying roti canai" has turned out to be a crowd-puller at Expo 2025 Osaka, drawing visitors to the Malaysia Pavilion with its skilful preparation and irresistible buttery aroma. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Travel Haul: The Must-Have Japanese Beauty, Fashion, and Food Finds I Brought Back
Thanks to a luxe flight hosted by Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, I landed refreshed, jet-lag-free, and ready to shop. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s Underrated Areas to Stay for First-Time Visitors
This post will help you choose where to stay in Nagoya, with six best neighbourhoods and recommended hotels for all budgets. ( read original story ...)
BTS’s J-Hope Draws 80,000 Fans at Osaka Dome
BTS' J-Hope performs at his solo world tour "HOPE ON THE STAGE," held at Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan, on May 31 and June 1, 2025, in this photo provided by Big Hit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo sees highest daily visitor number
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition expects a total of 28.2 million people to visit the event, which is set to run until Oct. 13. ( read original story ...)
Hours-long queue for ‘flying roti canai’ at Expo 2025 Osaka as crispy butter bomb takes over
The “Flying Roti Canai” has quickly become a crowd-puller at Expo 2025 Osaka, drawing visitors to the Malaysia Pavilion with its skilful preparation and ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Tokyo seniors have fun at day care cooking classes
In Tokyo, some special day care centers give cooking classes to seniors. One of these places is called "Nanairo Cooking Studio." There are fo・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Survey: Tokyo has two of the world’s top ten airports for 2025
With Tokyo home to two of the world's best airports for food, it’s no surprise that the capital’s international gateways also consistently rank among the best globally. In the 2025 World Airport ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q1 capital spending hits record but some export sectors weak
Investment by Japanese companies in plants and equipment surged to a record in the first quarter led by industries focused on domestic demand, but key export sectors reduced spending in a sign that U. ( read original story ...)
Japan to raise foreign direct investment target to $1 trillion by mid-2030s, sources say
Japan is set to raise its 2030 foreign direct investment target by 20% and push the figure as high as 150 trillion yen ($1.05 trillion) by the middle of the decade, people familiar with the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akazawa Reportedly Mulls Return to Washington This Week
Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is considering returning to the US for another round of trade negotiations this week as expectations mount for a deal as early as this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory declines slow in May but tariff worries persist, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank at the slowest pace in five months in May as the decline in new orders eased, but worries over U.S. tariffs have dampened the recovery from an almost year-long ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q1 corporate capex up 6.4%, points to solid domestic demand
Japanese corporate spending on plants and equipment rose 6.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, Ministry of Finance data showed on Monday, showing a bright spot in the country's patchy economic ... ( read original story ...)