The Japan International Cooperation Agency has scrapped its 'hometown' exchange initiative with Africa weeks after it announced the launch. Misinformation about the initiative and the pressure that ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea President Lee to host Japan PM Ishiba on Sept 31-Oct 1, Lee’s office says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit South Korea from September 30 to October 1 on the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung for talks aimed at strengthening the two countries' ties and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka surpasses 4 million visitors
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai has welcomed more than four million visitors, making it one of the most popular national pavilions at the event.The milestone follows the recent UAE Day ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan showcases chipmaking prowess as a private exhibitor at Osaka Expo
The expo’s guidebook makes only brief references to Taiwan's food and lifestyles, but the structure of its pavilion and exhibits are rich in symbolism. ( read original story ...)
LDP presidential candidate Hayashi sees need for backup of Tokyo
The idea has been championed by opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai, which is seeking to turn Osaka into a backup capital. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Was Maybe The Busiest One Yet
Following last year’s upbeat showing, Tokyo Game Show 2025 was even busier and bustling with lots of people. I also played more games than I thought possible. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo takes the top spot in ‘world’s coolest’ neighborhood rankings (with London and Chicago close behind)
A bookish district of frenetic Tokyo, a “creative” corner of Belgium and a former industrial area in Brazil’s largest city all make Time Out’s latest “coolest” neighborhoods ranking. ( read original story ...)
Auckland boss highlights Naomi Osaka’s mission in return to ASB Classic
Auckland tournament director Nicolas Lamperin addresses Osaka signing up to return to the ASB Classic in 2026. ( read original story ...)
Trump says South Korea, Japan will pay billions ‘upfront’ in investment
U.S. President Donald Trump insisted South Korea will provide billions of dollars in investments "upfront", despite Seoul's assertion that it would suffer a financial crisis if it meets the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Crown Prince Fumihito enjoys Osaka Expo with his son Prince Hisahito
Prince Hisahito arrived at the Osaka Expo for his first solo trip for official duty on September 24.On September 25, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Elvis’ and ‘Parasite’ Producers Lead Tokyo Market Seminar Lineup
Tokyo market seminar lineup features 'Elvis' producer Schuyler Weiss and 'Parasite' producer Choi Yoonhee, plus anime, TV and Asian drama panels. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s First SOEC Hydrogen Demonstration Launched at Thermal Power Plant
Japanese utility giant JERA and automotive technology firm DENSO have begun Japan’s first demonstration of hydrogen production using solid oxide ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Is Headed to PS5 at Last
We don't know exactly when TXR will hit PS5, but with the game now leaving Steam Early Access, the wait shouldn't be too long. ( read original story ...)
ZUTOMAYO’s Conceptual ‘OMOTE EXPO’ Show at Osaka/Kansai Expo Celebrates ‘Noble Solitude’ of Human Progress: Concert Recap
By Billboard Japan Osaka is currently hosting its first world’s fair in 55 years since Expo ’70 that took place under the theme of “Progress and Harmony for Mankind.” Throughout the currently ongoing ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo to allow unused tickets to be swapped for same-day noon entry
Unused tickets without admission reservations for the World Exposition in Osaka can be exchanged at the venue from Saturday through O ... ( read original story ...)
Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue title fight official for November 24th in Tokyo
As expected, bantamweight standouts Tenshin Nasukawa and Takuma Inoue will meet for Junto Nakatani’s fresly vacated WBC bantamweight title on November 24th in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)