For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols. ( read original story ...)
Kogaryu Honten
Doing brisk business next to Triangle Park smack in the middle of Amerikamura since 1974, Kogaryu is one of Osaka’s most beloved takoyaki dealers – and in a cit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Dentsu turns to AI to boost its marketing business
TOKYO -- Japanese advertising agency Dentsu is building up its marketing business by embracing generative AI -- a technology that some fear will eliminate the work of copywriters. ( read original story ...)
Why You Should See the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka
The Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, has drawn more than 40,000 visitors in the first nine days of being unveiled, as the Philippine government continues to promote traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lawmakers urge pension fund to invest in domestic private equity
A group of Japan's ruling party lawmakers on Wednesday called on the country's top public pension fund GPIF to expand investment in domestic private equity and venture capital funds to strengthen the ... ( read original story ...)
Paradise reclaimed: check in at Japan’s all-villa Rosewood Miyakojima, where nature and luxury blend seamlessly in Okinawa’s ravishing Miyako Islands
The secluded sanctuary, comprising 55 villas, embraces nature and embodies Rosewood's A Sense of Place philosophy, infusing the guest's experience with cultural and ecological wonder The newly opened ... ( read original story ...)
Aptos Powers Digital Wallet for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
Aptos is now the official digital wallet provider for Expo 2025 Osaka, enabling NFT collections and Web3 experiences onsite.
Crypto drainers now sold as easy-to-use malware at IT industry fairs
The crypto drainer ecosystem has matured into a polished SaaS operation, lowering the barrier for unskilled actors to engage in large-scale crypto theft.
Law firm that hired former Mueller prosecutors teams up with Trump Media to work on crypto
Davis Polk will work with Truth Social's parent company on a cryptocurrency venture.
Nikkei briefly rises over 2% on hopes US-China trade tensions ease
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Wednesday, with the Nikkei index briefly rising more than 2 percent, as buying was spurred by hopes ...
Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with the United States
When Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato meets his US counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington this week, the yen is shaping up to be a major topic of discussion, though sources say Tokyo will ...
Ronaldo rested and returning attention to Asian Champions League title
On Saturday, he'll be leading Al-Nassr against Japan-based Yokohama F.Marinos in the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals. The Riyadh club, still yet to win a continental championship, is ... ( read original story ...)
Former England coach Steve Holland sacked by Yokohama F. Marinos after just four months in charge
Holland, 54, won just one of his 11 league games in charge of the side, leaving them Japanese side in 19th position in the 20-team J-League. ( read original story ...)
BOJ calls on Japan banks to be vigilant against trade policy risks
Japanese banks must monitor various risks associated with high levels of uncertainty over global trade policies, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing tries to woo an uninterested Tokyo over joint tariff fight
Chinese Premiere Li Qiang sent Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba a letter asking that they “fight protectionism together,” according to local reports Tuesday, as both countries face potentially ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fanuc says it cannot provide FY2026 forecasts due to tariff uncertainties
Japanese robotics company Fanuc Corp said on Wednesday it was not able to report its forecasts for the current fiscal year ending in March 2026 due to "numerous uncertain factors" including U.S. ( read original story ...)