As Japan depends on overseas sources for critical goods such as energy and food, its shipbuilding industry is essential to the country’s economic security. ( read original story ...)
Chinese consul general Xue Jian’s Osaka tenure amid controversy
A Chinese "top-tier wolf warrior" diplomat, Xue Jian, the consul general in Osaka, who posted a threat in November last year vowing to "cut off the head" of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has ... ( read original story ...)
By propping up the yen, the US and Japan are actually admitting dollar dominance isn’t what it used to be, top economist warns
"When this message sinks in, other countries will redouble their search for more attractive, readily usable alternatives." ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan’s Okinawa before bearing down on China
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island. ( read original story ...)
Japan orders evacuations and cancels 500 flights as Typhoon Dolphin approaches
The typhoon has had maximum sustained winds of 144 kph with gusts reaching 198 kph and has been nearing a chain of islands between Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Fijian Vunilagi dies in Japan from suspected heatstroke
Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex announce. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares practice anecdote about Alexandra Eala and Filipino fans
Osaka comments on Eala enjoying a massive popularity and bringing the Filipino community to tennis. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Jazz Club To Launch Multi-Level Hybrid Venue During Art Week Tokyo
Blurring the lines between an exhibition space and a nightlife hub, the upcoming event offers a decentralized, highly experiential alternative to standard art fairs. ( read original story ...)
Robot fighting competition becomes paid spectator sport in Tokyo
Under blue lighting, the legs of two robots swiftly sliced through the air. One extended its leg to kick the opponent, causing the other’s body to tilt backward. The robot that lost its balance was ... ( read original story ...)
An Earthquake in Japan struck an operating room mid-surgery
Surgeons at a Japanese hospital were mid-operation when the deadly 6.8 magnitude Kumamoto earthquake struck July 28, cutting the water supply and forcing services to shut down. The hospital said all ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen surges after US jobs data, traders alert to intervention risk
LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar again on Friday after a surprisingly weak U.S. employment report, with traders alert to the prospect of intervention just a few ... ( read original story ...)
The US helping Japan prop up the yen shows why the dollar is so hard to replace, Goldman Sachs says
Washington's more hands-on approach to the Treasury market has raised concerns about central banks' appetite for dollar assets. ( read original story ...)
Everton partnership with Nagoya Grampus delivers first glimpse as two youngsters train with Blues
Everton 's partnership with Nagoya Grampus has been put into action this summer. The Friedkin Group agreed a strategy agreement in August 2025, expanding their network. The Japanese club already have ... ( read original story ...)
It’s official: Tokyo is the best city in the world for Gen Z in 2026
Tokyo is having its main character moment among the under-30 crowd, topping Time Out’s annual ranking ... ( read original story ...)
Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin hits parts of southern Japan
The typhoon was just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 89 mph as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
Super Tamade just launched the most Osaka purikura booth imaginable
The new Shinsekai branch of the iconic discount store is letting you take its retina-searing aesthetic home from ¥700 ... ( read original story ...)