Japanese banks tanked on Friday and stocks globally extended a punishing selloff in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, helping drive a rally in U.S. Treasuries and supporting ... ( read original story ...)
Beating ‘iPS heart’ shown for 1st time ahead of showcase at 2025 World Expo in Osaka
A beating lab-grown heart made from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells was recently shown to reporters for the first time ahead of the Worl・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Countries’ mascots beat drum for Osaka Expo
Participating nations are taking on Japan's love of mascots by coming up with characters of their own, some of which incorporate the culture of the host country. ( read original story ...)
Family of Sri Lankan woman who died in Japan detention demand release of full footage
The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in a detention centre in Japan in 2021 is planning to file a lawsuit to demand that Japanese authorities release hundreds of hours of security footage of her ... ( read original story ...)
Up to 10,000 police to patrol Osaka Expo opening ceremony
The Osaka prefectural police department said Thursday that up to 10,000 officers will be deployed for the April 12 opening ceremony of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka. Emperor Naruhito and Empress ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Ueda warns of hit to Japan economy from Trump tariffs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will scrutinise the impact of U.S. tariffs on the country's economy when setting monetary policy, warning the higher levies will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces demand for full footage over death of Sri Lankan detainee from family
Wishma Sandamali suffered from ill health and lost more than 20kg while in detention in Nagoya for months before she died in 202. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street lower on global recession fears
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday, following sharp overnight losses on Wall Street, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs sparked fears of a potential global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan February household spending dips as inflation weighs
Japanese household spending fell for the first time in three months in February, government data showed on Friday, highlighting consumer wariness in the face of high prices, but the decline was less ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Morgan Stanley raising about $680 million for Japan real estate fund, sources say
Morgan Stanley is raising about 100 billion yen ($684 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, two people familiar with the matter said, highlighting investor interest in property as the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Household Spending Drops for First Time in Three Months
Japan’s households cut back on spending as inflation remained elevated, in a sign of vulnerability in a key pocket of the economy before sweeping US tariffs hit the country. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama transfers senior executives of its Chinese business
Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama transferred senior executives who run its Chinese business. Specifically, the position of Associate Officer Tomoyuki Okuno was changed to Assistant to President of ... ( read original story ...)
10,000 police to be deployed at Osaka Expo
Japanese police say about 10,000 officers will be deployed to the World Expo in Osaka that opens on April 13. Police announced on Thursday that the security personnel will include some 7,800 officers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘disappointed’ in Trump tariffs, will support businesses
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday he was disappointed that his country did not win an exemption from President Donald Trump's new tariffs and promised measures to help domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber holds 11th Biodiversity panel discussion
Yokohama Rubber held its 11th Panel Discussion on Biodiversity online on March 12. Panelists discussed the theme, ‘What We Can Do to Achieve a Nature Positive World,’ with Yokohama Rubber Group ... ( read original story ...)
Blue Impulse’s planned use of civilian airport for Osaka Expo flyby raises concerns
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF)'s Blue Impulse aerobatics team is set to fly above areas around the Osaka Expo venue on its opening d・・・ ... ( read original story ...)