Tokyo's benchmark stock index fell on Friday, erasing the gains in earlier trade. The Nikkei 225 fell more than 1,600 points into negative territory, or about 2.6 percent. The index had earlier risen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan name World Cup squad: Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma out of tournament with hamstring injury
The 28-year-old has been limited to just 27 appearances across all competitions for the south-coast club this season due to injuries. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to invest $245 million in new OTR tire plants in India, Mexico
Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) has announced plans to build two new off-the-road (OTR) tire plants in India and Mexico as part of efforts to expand production capa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan man in base intrusion trial says he admired US troops, ‘underestimated reality’
YOKOHAMA -- A 46-year-old Japanese man who has been accused of trespassing onto the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, without permissio・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber 1Q Net Y14.72B Vs Net Y8.53B
Tokyo 1st Quarter Ended March 31 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y303.81 bln Y275.12 bln Operating Profit Y26.01 bln Y19.34 bln Net Profit Y14.72 bln Y8.53 bln Per share Earnings Y93.62 Y53.74 Diluted ... ( read original story ...)
Adam Lippes unveils shop-in-shop at Takashimaya in Osaka, Japan
The shop is the first step to build long-term brand awareness and client relationships in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on AI, tech gains after report on Nvidia
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday as a report on U.S. approval of Nvidia Corp. chip sales to Chinese companies sparked buying of arti ... ( read original story ...)
United reveals first-of-its-kind flight to Japan’s winter wonderland—and skiers won’t be able to resist
United's new nonstop route to this winter wonderland will connect Americans directly to Japan's most famous ski resorts and Snow Festival. ( read original story ...)
Bad Bunny Tokyo show highlights Japan’s Latin music movement
The reggaeton star's March 2026 secret performance underscores growing Japanese interest in Latin rhythms, with local bands like Minyō Crusaders touring internationally with fusion sounds. ( read original story ...)
‘CBS Evening News’ cameraman who collapsed on air was deployed from Tokyo on short notice: sources
Randy Schmidt has allegedly been working more than 24 straight hours alone after the network failed to secure Tony Dokoupil a visa to enter China. ( read original story ...)
United Airlines Just Made Getting to Japan’s Legendary Powder Easier
The airline is launching the first nonstop service between the continental U.S. and the skiing hotspot of Sapporo, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Mythos goes to Tokyo: Japanese banks to get Anthropic’s vulnerability-hunting AI
MUFG, Mizuho, and SMFG will be the first Japanese institutions granted access to Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model, a source told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Can Tokyo and New Delhi build a third force in global AI?
AI innovation is dominated by the U.S. and China. It’s a polarizing contest which has Japan partnering with India to develop “trustworthy AI.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears
Japan’s bear problem continues, and the country is running out of the robot wolves that help keep them at bay. First released in 2016 by the manufacturer Ohta, Monster Wolf was originally designed to ... ( read original story ...)
Is This Tokyo’s Buzziest Hotel Opening Of 2026?
The new 1 Hotel Tokyo uses 1,500 potted plants, nature-inspired design and complimentary sound baths to create a sustainable sanctuary in the sky. ( read original story ...)
United unveils new Tokyo route, nonstop US flights to Japan’s top ski destination
United Airlines plans to launch two new routes to Japan this fall and winter, including service to Japan's top ski destination, Sapporo. ( read original story ...)