People visit the pavilion of the Philippines on the opening day of the Expo 2025 in Osaka, central Japan, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae) People visit Spain’s pavilion on the opening day of the Expo 2025 in Osaka, ( read original story ...)
Waymo will start testing its self-driving taxis in Tokyo next week
Waymo will start testing its robotaxi technology outside the US for the first time. As Yomiuri Shimbun reports, the company will deploy 25 of its electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in Tokyo for the ... ( read original story ...)
I.V. and Ray’s hometown Nagoya fan concert tour. Unforgettable memories
MZ wannabe iKON'IVE has opened the Japanese fan concert tour.On the 12th and 13th, IVE held a Nagoya performance at the Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya, Japan, as part of the Japan Fancon Tour 'IVE Scout'IN ... ( read original story ...)
Private jet veers off Chubu airport runway, causing brief closure
The runway at Chubu Centrair International Airport in central Japan was temporarily closed from late Sunday after a private jet veer ... ( read original story ...)
Sights and sounds: Cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Yokohama
The cherry blossoms recently reached peak bloom at Negishi Forest Park, a former U.S. military housing area in Yokohama, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Where to eat, shop and soak like a local in Osaka and Kyoto
JAPAN – Popular Japanese cities Osaka and Kyoto have made the spotlight in recent years for overtourism. Whether you are on the prowl for seafood at Kuromon Ichiba Market in Osaka or admiring autumn leaves at Buddhist temple Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto ... ( read original story ...)
World Expo 2025 Osaka opens Sunday
World Expo 2025 opens in Osaka city on Sunday with 158 countries and regions taking part. The expo will be held at Yumeshima, a man-made island in the city. It features the world's largest wooden architectural structure, "The Grand Ring", which measures about 2 kilometers in circumference. ( read original story ...)
Expo 2025 opens in Osaka with about 80 pavilions for visitors to enjoy
Expo 2025 opens in Osaka, Japan, offering a vision of the future with participants from more than 160 countries and regions showcasing their futuristic exhibits amid a time of global divisions, tensions and wars. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama success pumps Yasshmita up for WC Qualifiers
Rising squash player J. Yasshmita has gotten a massive boost in confidence after taking her first win of the year at the Yokohama Open yesterday. ( read original story ...)
CCPIT: The China Pavilion Opened at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan
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Japan’s Stock Futures Climb After US Electronic Tariffs Paused
Japan’s stock futures climbed after the US paused levies on some consumer electronics and a report said the Asian nation is preparing for tariff negotiations this week. ( read original story ...)
Trevor Bauer’s agent Rachel Luba cheers on ex-Dodgers star’s impressive outing for Yokohama BayStars
Though his time in the major leagues came to an ugly end, Trevor Bauer accomplished a lot during his time at the top level of baseball, earning an All-Star selection and NL Cy Young award, among a num ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo visitors try out self-driving electric buses
Self-driving electric buses at the World Expo in Osaka are offering visitors a hands-on experience of state-of-the-art mobility technology. ( read original story ...)
Can the Osaka World Expo find its purpose in a world torn apart by conflict?
As chaos unfolds around the world, the fair is a reminder the world can always be a better place. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo opens for 6-month event focused on sustainable society
The World Exposition in Osaka opened Sunday, kicking off a six-month event centered on designing a sustainable future society, in wha ( read original story ...)
Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn’t sell Treasuries
Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country's industrial competitiveness, as the currency's weakness has pushed up households' living costs, the ruling party's policy chief ... ( read original story ...)