Sono International is preparing to enter the Japanese market with the opening of a newly rebranded hotel in Nagoya this summer, as the company accelerates its e ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan celebrates National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan with music and innovation
Kazakhstan’s National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan featured music, cultural performances and innovation, drawing thousands of visitors. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Japan's economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, avoiding a technical recesssion ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s figure skating pair Miura and Kihara eye rebound in free skate after short programme slip
Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara finished fifth after a disappointing short programme at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Sunday, a result Miura framed as a mental test, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy barely grows in the last quarter as exports slow, with 2025 expansion just 1.1%.
Japan's economy expanded at an anemic 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter, the government reported Monday, with growth for all of 2025 at just 1.1%. Private consumption rose at a 0.4% annualized pace ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for Takaichi
By Makiko Yamazaki and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Japan's economy limped back to meagre growth in the fourth quarter, significantly missing market expectations in a key test for Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-figure skating-Japan’s Sakamoto battles America’s ‘Blade Angels’ in wide open women’s singles
By Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Kaori Sakamoto faces a trio of rising Americans and a little-known but potentially dangerous Russian teenager when the women's Olympic singles figure ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Horishima Saves Fall, Finishes Dual Moguls Backwards in Viral Video on Way to Medal
Sunday's dual mogul at the Milan Cortina Olympics had one of the wilder finishes you'll ever see in skiing. Japan's Ikuma Horishima stumbled, but caught himself, turning backwards in the process and crossing the finish line that way. He was able to advance to the gold medal race and earned silver. ( read original story ...
Chinese tourists favor Russia, Thailand over Japan on extended Lunar New Year break
More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during the extra-long Lunar New Year break, with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, ( read original story ...)
Stabbing in Osaka leaves 17 year-old dead and two others seriously injured
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a stabbing in Osaka’s popular Dotonbori entertainment district around midnight on Saturday night, the Osaka Prefectural Police said, adding that they were investigating ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan look to deepen ties as Tokyo faces China pressure
China has stepped up diplomatic and economic pressure on Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Tokyo might come to the aid of Taiwan — the self-governing democracy that Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan commit to deepening ties as Tokyo faces China pressure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties in a meeting Saturday, as the Asian nation faces escalating ... ( read original story ...)
One dead, 2 injured in Osaka stabbing, suspect arrested
A fatal stabbing in Dotonbori, Osaka has left one teen dead and two others injured, according to multiple media reports on Sunday (Feb 15) morning.The suspect, a man in his 20s, had fled the scene but ... ( read original story ...)
Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Local media
The captain, identified by the agency as Chinese national Zheng Nianli, 47, was released after China guaranteed payment of cash collateral, public broadcaster NHK and other local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Osanbashi: A panoramic gateway to the city and the world
YOKOHAMA -- Many people begin the new year planning their next travel destination. For those seeking a unique spot, Yokohama's Osanbashi International･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Travel Alert: Why Fujiyoshida Canceled Its Cherry Blossom Festival In 2026
Japan's cherry blossom season has become a victim of its own popularity. Fujiyoshida canceled its popular Cherry Blossom Festival citing overtourism as the main reason. ( read original story ...)