Fan Bingbing’s 'Mother Bhumi' and Zhang Ziyi’s 'She Has No Name' headline the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $550 billion US investment package to have no FX impact, top trade negotiator says
Japan will run a $550 billion U.S.-bound investment package agreed in Tokyo's tariff deal with Washington without any impact on the foreign exchange market, its top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury hotel opens near Nagoya Castle, rooms priced up to 3.75 mil. yen
A new luxury hotel opened in Nagoya on Wednesday, with standard room prices as high as 3.75 million yen ($25,000) per night, as it seeks to attract affluent tourists with its panoramic view of nearby ... ( read original story ...)
Brown bear and cub shot in Sapporo forest, 1 cub escapes
A brown bear and one of its cubs were shot and killed in the woodlands in this north Japan city's Minami Ward, the Sapporo Municipal Govern・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka City to suspend accepting applications to operate private lodging
The mayor of Osaka City in western Japan has announced a plan to suspend acceptance of applications to operate private lodgings in National Strategic Special Zones. This comes amid increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely watched Bank of Japan survey, making a rate hike by its central bank more likely. The ... ( read original story ...)
Woman in 70s fatally stabbed in Tokyo suburbs, man arrested near scene
A woman in her 70s was fatally stabbed at an apartment on Tuesday in the suburbs of Tokyo, police said, with a man arrested near the ... ( read original story ...)
Guam Reaches Thousands in Nagoya Showcasing Culture & Events at the Tourism Expo Japan 2025
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), along with its members, represented Guam at the Tourism Expo Japan 2025, themed “Travel for Discovery and New Encounters,” from September 25-28 at the Aichi Sky Expo in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea to cooperate on social and other issues
Political leaders in Japan and South Korea on Tuesday agreed to cooperate on matters affecting both nations during a summit meeting in Busan, South Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea to cooperate on social and other issues
Political leaders in Japan and South Korea on Tuesday agreed to cooperate on matters affecting both nations during a summit meeting in Busan, South Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt. against releasing full video of woman who died at immigration center
The Japanese government has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit demanding the full release of video footage of a Sri Lankan woman taken before her death at an immigration detention facility. ( read original story ...)
Osaka authorities select Soracle JV to lead Archer eVTOL air taxi rollout
Osaka authorities have chosen Soracle, a joint venture (JV) between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo, to establish air taxi operations ... ( read original story ...)
Alcaraz wins in Tokyo but pulls out of Shanghai
World number one Carlos Alcaraz beats Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 at the Japan Open - before pulling out of this week's Shanghai Masters. ( read original story ...)
Machine learning sharpens earthquake risk assessment maps for Tokyo
Tokyo, one of the world's most densely populated megacities, sits on a highly active seismic zone where the threat of major earthquakes is ever-present. One of the most destructive aspects of seismic ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Alcaraz: World No 1 outclasses Taylor Fritz to win Japan Open title in Tokyo and continue incredible 2025 ATP Tour season
World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz continued his incredible 2025 season by winning the Japan Open title for the first time; Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz in straight sets in Tokyo; watch Jannik Sinner in the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo 2025 organizers warn of ticket fraud and fake websites
Organizers of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan are urging people to beware of fraudsters who claim to offer tickets, which have become increasingly hard to get. ( read original story ...)