Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his country does not intend to make major concessions in its trade talks with the United States later this week. “I’m not of the view ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Yokohama F Marinos fire Holland as Shimizu loss sends club in relegation zone
Former England assistant coach Steve Holland has been fired by Yokohama F Marinos nine days before their Asian Champions League Elite quarter-final meeting with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
New US ambassador to Japan says he is optimistic the two sides will reach a deal over tariffs
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan has arrived in Tokyo and says he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan need to ‘push back’ against China, US envoy says
The United States and Japan need to work together to align their defence forces in the face of an increasingly assertive China, new U.S. Ambassador George Glass said upon his arrival in Tokyo on ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says he doubts U.S. Steel-Nippon deal will be part of trade talks with Japan
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel could be a part of tariff negotiations with Japan, but added he doubted it would be. ( read original story ...)
Reunion drama as ex-Gamba stars face former club (Yokohama FC vs Gamba Osaka prediction) | OneFootball
Yokohama FC enter the fixture on the back of a two-match unbeaten run, having secured a resolute goalless draw at Albirex Niigata last time out. That result followed a 2-0 victory over Shimizu S-pulse ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo champion Hafnaoui banned for 21 months due to whereabouts failures
Tokyo Olympics 400 metres freestyle champion Ahmed Hafnaoui has received a 21-month suspension for three whereabouts failures, the Aquatic Sports Integrity Unit said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bridgestone more than halves value of bond offering to $350 million, say sources
By Anton Bridge and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone has more than halved the value of a planned bond offering to about 50 billion yen ($350.56 million) as underwriters continue to gauge demand for the issuance, ( read original story ...)
Invest Qatar Hosts informative business roundtable at Qatar Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka
Osaka: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, hosted an information business roundtable at the Qatar Pavilion at EXPO 2025 ... ( read original story ...)
More Hongkongers choosing Easter breaks in mainland China over Japan
Warnings about potential massive earthquakes in Japan have Hongkongers looking at holiday destinations elsewhere, tour agencies say. ( read original story ...)
Luggage delivery services ease overtourism strain
NAGOYA, Japan >> Hands-free luggage services, which allow international visitors to Japan to travel light, are growing, with luggage being checked in at airports and train stations and delivered to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cautious as Trump Hails ‘Big Progress’ in Key Test of Tariffs
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned that negotiations with the White House would be difficult after President Donald Trump had hailed "big progress" in the first round of talks between the ... ( read original story ...)
TSX futures rise as markets assess US-Japan trade talks
Futures for Canada's main stock index climbed on Thursday after President Donald Trump hailed "big progress" in the U.S.-Japan trade negotiations on Wednesday, although sentiment remained fragile amid ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan finance minister ‘deeply concerned’ over Trump tariff impact
Japan is "deeply concerned" over global economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Thursday in the government's strongest warning yet as the two nations began trade talks. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly
Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs drove Japanese companies to ramp up shipments while sparking concerns about ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Takashi Inui lifts Shimizu to come-from-behind win over Marinos
Shimizu S-Pulse roared back with three second-half goals to beat Yokohama F Marinos 3-2 in the J-League top flight on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)