The formal programme concluded with royal visits to the Japanese and Spanish pavilions, as well as a walk around part of the ring which encircles the expo. The ring is the world’s largest wooden ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to shut flagship car plant in Japan with 2,400 workers
The carmaker has been looking for solid financing and new business partners after it lost a lifeline with the collapse of its tie-up with Honda. ( read original story ...)
Japan calls China’s military activity its biggest strategic challenge
Japan has warned of escalating military threats from China in a new defense report. The report highlights China's growing military activity near Japan’s southwestern coasts and the Pacific as a major ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Young Ukrainian Aonishiki upsets yokozuna Hoshoryu on Day 3
Exciting young Ukrainian grappler Aonishiki caused another sensation Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, upsetting yokozuna ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian Woman Claims She Was Violently Assaulted By Tour Operator While On Work Trip In Tokyo
Noornabilla Azemi alleges she was beaten, threatened, and robbed by a well-known Malaysian tour guide, who was allegedly upset that she was operating in an area he claimed to “monopolise”. ( read original story ...)
Octopath Traveller co-developer working on three new original games, coming to Tokyo Game Show
Octopath Traveller co-developer Acquire is working on three new original games, in a new deal with Middle Eastern publisher Red Dunes Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to reduce number of F-15Js to be upgraded
Japan remains committed to an ambitious upgrade programme for its Boeing F-15J fighters but has reduced the number of aircraft involved. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMBC seeks RBI approval for 4.9% additional stake in Yes Bank, sources say
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has sought approval from the Reserve Bank of India to acquire an additional 4.9% stake in India’s Yes Bank to take its total ownership in the bank to ... ( read original story ...)
Meta can delete your Instagram account,Tokyo court ruling after threats against Osaka hostess shows why
In a precedent-setting decision, the Tokyo District Court ordered Meta to permanently delete an Instagram account used for sustained harassment against an Osaka hostess. The account, with 167,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks hit by a perfect storm of tariffs, politics and budget worries
Japanese stocks have been stuck trading below their peak for more than a year, hit by the trade war, then by political instability and increasingly by fiscal concerns. The Nikkei 225 index is down ... ( read original story ...)
Freezer glitch affects blood products at Red Cross center in Tokyo
The incident did not affect deliveries of blood products to medical institutions, and the affected units will be used as materials for other products. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreigners
Japan on Tuesday set up an administrative body aimed at easing citizens' concerns over the rapid rise in the number of foreigners in recent years, as policies concerning non-Japanese residents emerge ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka researchers develop drug to prevent stroke-induced neuronal death
Stroke is said to be the second leading cause of death worldwide after heart disease. To prevent the death of neurons in the brain, a research group led by Osaka Metropolitan University Associate ... ( read original story ...)
Team discovers electrochemical method for highly selective single-carbon insertion in aromatic rings
A research team has discovered an electrochemical method that allows highly selective para-position single-carbon insertion into polysubstituted pyrroles. Their approach has important applications in ... ( read original story ...)
Far East Hospitality Strengthens its Presence in Japan with Two New Hotels in Osaka
Group enters Osaka with two Far East Village Hotels in Namba South and Honmachi districts, reinforcing its commitment to double its footprint to 2000 rooms in Japan. ( read original story ...)
TN courts investors at Osaka expo
CHENNAI: Industries Minister TRB Rajaa inaugurated the state’s pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka marking a renewed push to position the southern Indian state as a preferred destination for ... ( read original story ...)