Japan's SoftBank Group reported its first annual profit in four years on Tuesday, likely bringing relief to investors scarred by high-profile failures as the tech investor embarks on another series of ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan slashes 15% of its global work force as the Japan automaker sinks into losses
Nissan says it will cut about 15% of its global work force, or about 20,000 employees. The Japanese automaker reported Tuesday a loss for the fiscal year that ended in March, amid slipping vehicle ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan takes an axe to costs after tumultuous year
Nissan Motor unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying it would eliminate 11,000 more jobs and scale back production, capping a tumultuous year that has left the Japanese automaker fighting ... ( read original story ...)
Architecture, design, and kawaii culture: What to see at Expo 2025 in Osaka
In 2025, the World Expo series makes its way to Osaka, Japan after 55 years. A 30-minute train or cab ride from Osaka’s Dotonbori, the artificial island of Yumeshima transforms into a melting pot of ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan slashes 15% of its global work force as Japan automaker sinks into losses
TOKYO (AP) — Nissan is slashing about 15% of its global work force, or about 20,000 employees, as the Japanese automaker reported a loss for the fiscal year that just ended amid slipping vehicle sales ... ( read original story ...)
Wounded giants or rising underdogs? Todoroki’s midweek mystery | OneFootball
Kawasaki's squad has been hit hard by injuries. Defender Shintaro Miura suffered a knee injury in the AFC Champions League final against Al-Ahli, while midfielder Ryota Oshima continues his recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Announces New Cost-Savings Measures, Withholds FY2025 Estimates
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) -Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Tuesday a slate of new cost-saving measures including 11,000 more job cuts and held off on releasing financial earnings estimates for ... ( read original story ...)
(LEAD) Joseon Tongsinsa ship welcomed as ‘Korea Day’ kicks off at Osaka Expo
South Korea launched its official "Korea Day" celebrations at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo on Tuesday with a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of a replica ship reenacting the historic Joseon ... ( read original story ...)
Kitagawa Utamaro’s woman portrait found after 44 years, to be shown at Tokyo Nat’l Museum
TOKYO -- A signature piece by famous Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro titled "Young Woman Blowing a Glass Pipe (poppin)" was discovered for the first time in 44 years, the Tokyo National Museum in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda projects plummeting profits due to Trump’s tariffs
Honda has reported its profit for the fiscal year through March slipped 24.5% from the previous year as its vehicle sales in China dropped ... ( read original story ...)
I.V. Ahn Yu-jin, overnight at Ray’s main house before the Nagoya concert..Grandmother’s homemade food. The menu keeps coming out
Nagoya Jipkongsooni's Healing Time' on its official YouTube channel. The video showed the warm days Ray spent in his hometown of Nagoya in his spare time while working on a Japanese fan concert tour. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Art & Design 2025: Turning Osaka City, Japan, into a Canvas
Under Akio Aoki's visionary leadership, Osaka's creativity takes center stage in a citywide festival designed to make art accessible to everyone. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Consulate-General in Sapporo warns Chinese nationals of bear attacks and other safety risks in Japan
The Consulate General of China in Sapporo issued a notice on Tuesday advising Chinese nationals in its consular district to remain vigilant due to recent incidents involving wild bear attacks and ... ( read original story ...)
One month on, Osaka Expo urged to boost heat and crowd control measures
The Japanese government has projected 28.2 million visitors over the course of the Osaka Expo, which runs through Oct. 13 — an average of 150,000 attendees daily. So far, that benchmark has yet to be ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes one thing clear after winning streak ended with tight Rome R16 loss
On Monday, world No. 42 Peyton Stearns ended the Japanese's eight-match winning streak after coming back from a break down in the third set to win 6-4 3-6 7-6 (4). After blowing a break in the third ... ( read original story ...)
Hallyu takes center stage at Osaka Expo as ‘Korea Day’ celebrated
Korea is leveraging the global popularity of its pop culture, known as Hallyu, to raise its international profile at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo, with a series of high-profile events celebrating ... ( read original story ...)