South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held their first bilateral summit Tuesday, on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Toronto. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido police caution drivers after bear lunges onto highway, collides with car
Police in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido are asking drivers to be cautious after a collision between a fast-moving bear and a ... ( read original story ...)
Heatwave continues to grip Japan
Sweltering heat continued to grip much of Japan on Wednesday. The mercury reached 35 degrees Celsius or higher in many places. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka one of three Grand Slam champions committing to DC Open
The four-time Grand Slam winner joins Emma Raducanu and Daniil Medvedev in a field that includes seven top-10 players in the preliminary draw. ( read original story ...)
Seven years since powerful earthquake hit northern Osaka
Wednesday marks seven years since a powerful earthquake hit northern Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, leaving six people dead and many injured. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas expects no direct impact on LNG buying from Iran-Israel conflict
Japan's biggest city-gas supplier, Tokyo Gas, sees no direct impact on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement from the Iran-Israel conflict, a company executive said on Wednesday. "Since we don't ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Tokyo Gas is unconcerned by Iran-Israel for LNG supply
Tokyo Gas, Japan's largest city-gas supplier, announced on Wednesday that it anticipates no direct impact on its LNG procurement operations as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan’s Ishiba Departs G7 With US Trade Deal and Political Future in Doubt
Ishiba traveled to the G7 summit in Canada hoping a direct appeal might get talks back on track after Japanese negotiators struggled to secure respite on a 25% tariff imposed on imported cars, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Lee cites ‘inseparable’ relationship with Japan in first summit
South Korea's new President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to deepen a relationship prized by Washington and closely watched by China and North Korea, as the pair met ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia launches latest Fifth Freedom route connecting Chiang Mai – Taipei – Sapporo
Bangkok, June 18, 2025 -- AirAsia marks another milestone in its regional expansion with the fourth Fifth Freedom route connecting Chiang Mai, Thailand and Sapporo, Japan with a stopover in Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas executive: no impact expected on LNG buying from Iran-Israel conflict
Japan's biggest city-gas supplier Tokyo Gas expects no direct impact on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement from the Iran-Israel conflict, but its is closely monitoring developments as it ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning as weaker yen lifts exporters
Tokyo stocks climbed Wednesday morning, as exporter shares were lifted by a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar amid rekindling concer ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to launch new Leaf EV with better range in US, Japan, Europe
Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday it will launch a new model of its Leaf electric vehicle with enhanced driving range and charging pow ... ( read original story ...)
New Limited-Time Toy Story Popcorn Bucket Coming to Tokyo Disneyland
A new Toy Story popcorn bucket will be available for two days only at Tokyo Disney Resort. Toy Story Popcorn Bucket – ¥3,600 The new popcorn bucket is shaped like a cube with details on each side. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports post first drop in 8 months as auto firms shoulder US tariff costs
Japan's exports fell in May for the first time in eight months as big automakers such as Toyota absorbed the costs of sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S., and the failure of the Asian nation to reach ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba says disagreements remain with U.S. on tariff talks
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his country has not reached a comprehensive tariff agreement with the United States as some disagreements persist between the two nations. ( read original story ...)