KKR & Co (NYSE:KKR) and PAG have emerged as leading bidders in a potential ¥400 billion (≈ $2.6 billion) deal to buy the real estate holdings of Sapporo Holdings (OTCPK:SOOBF), sources familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park opens to unlock a new era of family-friendly travel
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park, offering domestic and international travellers a welcoming base to explore one of ... ( read original story ...)
Reimagining the world at Osaka Expo 2025
Since 1851, the World Fair has been a testing ground for future societies where visitors can interact with cutting-edge technology across sectors like healthcare, mobility, energy, and the arts. This ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo drew 25.57 million visitors over 184 days
The 2025 World Exposition in the city of Osaka attracted a total of 25,578,986 visitors during its 184-day run, which ended on Monday. According to data released Tuesday by the Japan Association for ... ( read original story ...)
3 hit by car at crosswalk near Nagoya Station, driver in 70s arrested
Three pedestrians were hit by a car at a crosswalk on an intersection near JR Nagoya Station in central Japan on Wednesday morning, ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan’s opposition circles around a unity bid, Takaichi’s route to power narrows
Sanae Takaichi, the woman poised to become the first prime minister of Japan, faces an increasingly tricky path to power. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan marks historic success at Expo 2025 Osaka closing ceremony
Expo 2025 Osaka, held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” featured 158 countries presenting innovations, cultural heritage, and visions for the future. The Pakistan Pavilion ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Osaka Day 3 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Suzan Lamens
No. 1 seed Naomi Osaka looks to continue her strong play in her home city of Osaka. She squares off against Suzan Lamens in a matinee battle on center court. ( read original story ...)
Japan Stuns Brazil With Comeback Victory in Tokyo
Japan’s men’s national football team staged a dramatic comeback, scoring three goals in the second half to overturn a two-goal deficit against Brazil. Earlier, Japan had drawn 2-2 with Paraguay in a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo nears deal with KKR-PAG group to sell real estate business
TOKYO -- Sapporo Holdings has granted preferential negotiating rights for the sale of its real estate business to investment funds KKR and PAG, Nikkei has learned. ( read original story ...)
Xander Schauffele finally gets a win that gives him a fresh outlook on a trying year
Xander Schauffele is renowned for his great attitude and it was certainly tested this year. He was coming off two majors in 2024 when he suffered a rib injury that kept him out for two years. ( read original story ...)
Ticketed visitors to World Expo in Osaka total more than 25.57 million
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, western Japan, says the number of ticketed visitors to the event that ran for six months totaled more than 25.57 million. ( read original story ...)
Japan beats Brazil for the first time in Tokyo comeback
Japan has beaten Brazil for the first time. Japan fought from two goals down to win the friendly 3-2 in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Map Shows Japan War Games Near Pacific Adversaries
According to a map provided by Japan's Defense Ministry, joint air and missile defense training events will take place in the Sea of Japan—also called the East Sea in South Korea—the East China Sea and off the Pacific coasts of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. ( read original story ...)
IMF revises Japan’s economic forecast higher, sees gradual BOJ rate hikes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised higher on Tuesday its 2025 economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the nation's central bank to gradually raise interest rates over the medium term to around 1. ( read original story ...)
Japan roar back in Tokyo to beat Brazil for first time
Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday.It was Japan's first win over Brazil in 14 attempts ... ( read original story ...)