Only a formal regional military alliance can prevent war in the region, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said recently. ( read original story ...)
Monozukuri Drives Japan’s Success in Fashion and Recreation
This report aims to highlights how five companies are channeling monozukuri by blending craftsmanship and innovation to drive global success, particularly in Japan's lifestyle and consumer goods sector. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba Orders Economic Package as Election Looms
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba instructed his cabinet on Friday to draw up a package of economic measures in a show of support to inflation-hit voters ahead of a general election. ( read original story ...)
Football: Oda goal gives Avispa rare win
Itsuki Oda's 88th-minute goal gave defense-minded Avispa Fukuoka an unlikely 1-0 home win over Nagoya Grampus on Friday in their mi ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka NPOs tackle homelessness with fresh eyes
Two non-profit groups in west Japan are using innovative approaches to help homeless people get into work and off the streets. And as NHK World's John LaDue found, there are broader benefits to society as well. ( read original story ...)
Gov. JB Pritzker to lead trade mission to Japan
Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Japan accompanied by a number of top legislators, political allies and business people, his office said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Mental Strength Lauded Despite Challenges as She Eyes a Comeback
French Open marked a pivotal moment in tennis history, as Naomi Osaka’s shocking withdrawal due to mental health struggles put the spotlight on the often-overlooked pressures faced by elite athletes. ( read original story ...)
Norwegian Tweaks Japan Itinerary, Nixes Overnight Osaka Call
Multiple ports are adjusted on one Norwegian Spirit sailing, with the loss of an overnight call in a top Japanese destination. ( read original story ...)
Redevelopment project to make Osaka gateway to western Japan
An urban redevelopment project near Osaka's main transportation hub has reached its final stage, with expectations high that it will ( read original story ...)
Kanye West’s solo Tokyo trip sparks marriage trouble rumors
In the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, Kanye West has been turning heads – not for his music, but for who’s missing from his side. The enigmatic rapper, now going by Ye, has been spotted sans wife Bianca ... ( read original story ...)
Urban Sophistication Map Global Expansion With Tokyo Store Opening
From viral phone cases to ready-to-wear, the cofounders of Urban Sophistication show what it’s like to build a Gen-Z brand in the age of digitalized content. ( read original story ...)
Japan to search for unexploded bombs at airports after Miyazaki airport blast
The explosion of a World War II-era bomb at a Japanese airport this week has prompted the government to do a wider search for other possible unexploded bombs at airports that were targeted during the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo enacts ordinance to deter harassment by customers
Tokyo's metropolitan assembly has passed an ordinance to deter harassment of service workers by customers. This is the first such rule enacted by a local government in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Explosion in Tokyo park prompts police probe in Japan
An explosion was heard on Friday at Shimizuzaka Park in Kita Ward, northern Tokyo, Japan. Police are investigating after receiving reports of the incident around 5:15 p.m. local time (0815GMT) that an ... ( read original story ...)
Time and funding are running out for Little Tokyo senior meal program
For decades, Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services has delivered meals to seniors. But volunteers are aging out and funding isn't enough to serve all in need. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo approves ordinance to prevent abuse by customers in Japan’s 1st
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Friday approved a draft ordinance to prevent customers from abusing workers in a first for Japan, ... ( read original story ...)