A Toyota subsidiary will trial vests with solar cells that generate electricity to power devices such as neck fans at the Osaka World Expo. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo on top at ANZ Retail Marketing Awards
This year, the liquor industry has won big at the Shop! ANZ Retail Marketing Awards, with Sapporo taking home Best in Show and Experience prizes. ( read original story ...)
Rugby: Brave Lupus secure playoff spot with big win over Heat
Brave Lupus Tokyo secured their place in the postseason playoffs in the Japan Rugby League One first division on Sunday after overp ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists make first-of-its-kind discovery that could impact drinking water for billions of people: ‘Other groups overlooked the potential’
"We were excited to develop a material that outperformed all existing materials." Scientists make first-of-its-kind discovery that could impact drinking water for billions of people: 'Other groups ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms fully bloom in central Tokyo 1 day earlier than avg.
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the heart of the Japanese capital, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)'s Tokyo Regional Headquarters a・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
United States launches military ‘upgrade’ in Japan
The United States has taken the first step toward upgrading its military operation in Japan to a joint force headquarters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Sunday in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan Production Rises Most in 11 Months Ahead of New US Tariffs
Japan’s industrial production grew at the fastest clip in nearly a year, as manufacturers sought to meet strong demand before the US implements new tariffs on autos and auto parts. ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb factory output rises 2.5% on-month
Japan's factory output rose 2.5% in February from the previous month, slightly better than a median market forecast for a 2.3% rise, government data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to boost consumption by ¥1 trillion: think tank
The World Exposition opening next month in Osaka could boost Japan's consumption by 1 trillion yen, with spending by foreign tourists outside the event venue accounting for about 30 percent, according ... ( read original story ...)
Archrivals Reunited: Urawa Red Diamonds Seek Revenge on Osaka Sakura Amidst Rainy Showdown
As the anticipation builds for an electrifying clash, the age-old rivals, Osaka Sakura and Urawa Red Diamonds, prepare to reignite their fierce competition on March 28, 2025, at 18:00. With both teams ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FC vs Chiba: A Tactical Battle in the Key Promotion Clash
Yokohama FC has exhibited relative stability, boasting a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last six matches. This form includes three consecutive home victories, with impressive clean ... ( read original story ...)
Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, an "indispensable" country against Chinese aggression. ( read original story ...)
Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages. ( read original story ...)
Watch: Tokyo crowd gathers to see cherry blossoms before full bloom
Watch live as tourists gather in Tokyo to see the Japanese capital's cherry blossoms before full bloom. The trees, also known as sakura, mark the onset of spring in the Asian country, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Turning USFJ into an operational command already underway, Hegseth says in Tokyo
TOKYO – U.S. Forces Japan has begun reorganizing into a “warfighting headquarters,” U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday during his first trip to the Indo-Pacific since taking office. ( read original story ...)