Japan’s cabinet approved a Fiscal Year 2025 supplementary budget that is poised to put the country on track to dedicate upwards of two percent of its GDP to defense. The supplementary budget includes ... ( read original story ...)
Catch the auspicious first sunrise of 2026 at Osaka’s highest observation deck
Usher in 2026 with the first sunrise of the New Year at Harukas 300 and enjoy traditional New Year dishes and activities ... ( read original story ...)
Justin Trudeau Shares PDA Moment With Katy Perry in Tokyo
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry‘s romance is still going strong as the pair were spotted out and about in Tokyo. Recently captured photos show the couple out on a night stroll, while holding hands. ( read original story ...)
Princess Aiko’s popularity sparks calls to change Japan’s male-only succession law
Ikuko Yamazaki, 62, has been using social media to advocate for the succession of the emperor's first child regardless of gender. She says not having Aiko as a successor and the insistence on ... ( read original story ...)
AI supremacy: US and China dominate, but Japan Japan shows potential
The US and China are battling for AI dominance, but there's still plenty of opportunity for latecomers like Japan. NHK Deputy Chief Commentator IIDA Kaori explains. ( read original story ...)
Flights Cut By Nearly 50% Between 2 Of The World’s Largest Aviation Markets
Scout Clean Energy has state siting approval under former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to build a wind farm along 24 miles of the Horse Heaven Hills within four to six miles of Richland, Kennewick, ... ( read original story ...)
You can now ride the One Piece Shinkansen between Osaka and Hakata
Three trains with unique designs inspired by the adventures of Luffy and friends now run on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line ... ( read original story ...)
A new animation festival lands in Nagoya with big plans
Despite its fame as an animation powerhouse, Japan didn't have a festival dedicated to full-length animated films until recently. The change came in 2023 with the founding of the Niigata International ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police officer’s links to seedy criminal group revealed after arrest
He allegedly informed the group about monitoring cameras installed at locations connected to them. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Auto repair firm near Tokyo accused of faking luxury vehicle inspections for cash
The president of an auto repair company in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture, has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly receiving cash in excha ... ( read original story ...)
China, Russia ‘reach consensus’ on issues concerning Japan
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his talks with a senior Russian official on Tuesday produced a consensus between the countries on issues related to Japan. The move is seen as part of an effort ... ( read original story ...)
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau hold hands as they resurface in Tokyo for singer’s Lifetimes Tour
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau held hands as they stepped out for a date night in Japan. The couple was photographed walking through Tokyo’s popular tourist area, Asakusa, before they headed to a ... ( read original story ...)
Comedian Naomi Watanabe Sets North American Tour ‘From Tokyo’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Naomi Watanabe is coming to America and Canada. The comedian has set dates for her “From Tokyo” North American tour. This will mark her first fully English-language tour. “The last few years have been ... ( read original story ...)
How to watch 2025 Grand Prix Final figure skating
The Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan, is the top figure skating event of the fall. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan charges Tokyo Electron’s Taiwan unit in TSMC trade secrets case
Taiwan prosecutors said on Tuesday they had charged Tokyo Electron's Taiwan unit with violating the National Security Act and the Trade Secrets Act after a former employee was indicted in August for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Charges Tokyo Electron in TSMC Secrets Theft Case
Taiwanese prosecutors charged Tokyo Electron Ltd. for failing to prevent staff from allegedly stealing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. trade secrets, escalating a dispute involving two Asian ... ( read original story ...)