TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido said on Monday its full-year profit fell 73% amid sluggish sales in China. Shiseido said operating profit was 7.58 billion yen ($49.9 million) in the ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Gorgeous ‘hina’ dolls on display in Osaka Prefecture
A set of hina dolls is on display at Higashiosaka city hall in Osaka Prefecture. The dolls, crafted by a local company, are displayed on a fancy seven ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean skier dies after crashing into tree at Hokkaido resort
A South Korean skier died after crashing into a tree on the side of a trail at a resort in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido on Feb. 9. ( read original story ...)
Japan passes first Trump test with perfect timing
After months of speculation on whether Shigeru Ishiba would be able to rekindle the bonhomie his predecessor Shinzo Abe had with Donald Trump, the Japanese prime minister has proven he knows how to ... ( read original story ...)
From Dubai to Osaka: UAE inspires world with unique Expo experience
Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of Expo 2025 Osaka, has affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai will play a significant role in the success of Expo 2025 Osaka through the expertise gained and the outstanding ... ( read original story ...)
From Dubai to Osaka: UAE inspires world with its unique Expo experience
Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of Expo 2025 Osaka, has affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai will play a significant role in the success of Expo 2025 Osaka through the expertise gained and the outstanding ... ( read original story ...)
‘Trump study sessions’: How Japan PM’s homework paid off
Ishiba's homework paid off. Apart from when Trump mistakenly referred to Nippon Steel as "Nissan", there weren't many eye-raising moment like the many other announcements by the US president. In fact - as far as Japan is concerned - this meeting was reassuring. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday. ( read original story ...)
I’ve found Japan’s greatest city for kids – and it’s only half an hour from Tokyo
It would be foolish to go all the way to Japan and miss out on Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
‘Japan’s most dangerous zoo’ in Sapporo to receive closure order
Issued under the City Planning Law, the building disposition order covers all North Safari Sapporo buildings in Sapporo, including animal-rearing facilities and offices. According to the city, it will ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks Jr. delivers in Osaka’s win over Koshigaya
Ray Parks Jr. delivered an all-around outing in Osaka Evessa’s latest win in the 2024-25 season of the Japan B.League. ( read original story ...)
How Japan prime minister’s homework on Trump paid off
Ishiba's homework paid off. Apart from when Trump mistakenly referred to Nippon Steel as "Nissan", there weren't many eye-raising moment like the many other announcements by the US president. In fact ... ( read original story ...)
Southgate’s ex-assistant begins life at Yokohama in AFC Champions League
Gareth Southgate's former England assistant Steve Holland has his first match in charge of Yokohama F-Marinos this week, with a chance to guide last season's finalists into the AFC Champions League ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed optimism on Sunday that his country could avoid higher U.S. tariffs, saying President Donald Trump had "recognised" Japan's huge investment in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Dashing through the snow in Sapporo
When was the first time you experienced snowfall? While I have walked on slippery, icy snow during my previous travels abroad, I had never experienced snowfall until a few weeks back—on a media ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Lets Japan Off the Hook on Trade — at Least for Now
President Trump is letting Japan off the hook — for now. After threatening tariff increases on some of America’s biggest trading partners, Mr. Trump, it seems, places a high enough priority on the American-Japanese alliance to go easy on warning the same tough treatment for Japan. ( read original story ...)