For a second year in a row, Melvin Jerusalem finds himself as the lone champion standing atop Philippine boxing. The unassuming Filipino lifted his second world title belt on Saturday, dropping the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Don Don Tei offers ‘easy Japanese’ dishes in 1st Manila restaurant
At the newly-opened restaurant, other must-try dishes include its Gyudon, with its thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a sweet sauce over rice; the indulgent Wagyu Yakiniku Don, where grilled ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian president-elect meets with Japan’s prime minister, commits to strengthening relations
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Subianto wants to strengthen relations between both nations as China's military presence grows. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Itochu plans record 1 trillion yen investment to drive growth
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese trading house Itochu said on Wednesday it will step up investment in growth segments, aiming for record spending of 1 trillion yen ($6.6 billion) in the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake live updates: nine killed, more than 900 injured and dozens still trapped after strongest quake in 25 years
Dead include three hikers and a van driver amid rock slides in the Taroko national park ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Prabowo pledges cooperation with Japan, closer China ties
Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday told Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida he wanted deeper security and economic cooperation just two days after telling Chinese President Xi ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia now flies direct from Don Mueang to Okinawa, Japan. Airline confident of maintaining healthy load factor throughout the year
Thai AirAsia (flight code FD) is now flying direct from Don Mueang to Okinawa, Japan's southern paradise island, ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo breweries starts brewing again in Ebisu
One of Japan's biggest beer makers has opened a new brewery in central Tokyo. The launch marks the first time in about 36 years for Sapporo Breweries to make beer in the Ebisu district. ( read original story ...)
Aoki’s Unveils Golden Super Combo Pizza Covered in Gold Leaf in Japan
Fast food chains are known for their playful pranks on April Fools Day. Still, Aokis, a popular pizza chain with stores in Nagoya, Aichi, Gifu, Mie, and Shizuoka prefectures, took it further this year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-Taiwan BL Series ‘At 25.00 in Akasaka’ Set by TV Tokyo and GagaOOLala
Leading Japanese broadcaster TV Tokyo and Taiwan-based LGBT streaming platform GagaOOLala will this month release “ At 25.00 in Akasaka ,” a live-action drama series in the popular Boys Love (BL) ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower on weak tech shares
Stocks were mostly lower throughout the day, as chip-related issues were heavily sold following a sharp overnight fall on a key U.S. semiconductor index, although some investors bought on dips as the ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Beer opens first brewery in Tokyo’s Ebisu in 35 years
Sapporo Beer opened Yebisu Brewery Tokyo on Wednesday, a brand experience center with brewing facilities in Tokyo’s Ebisu district, the birthplace of Yebisu Beer. This will be the first time in about ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber named original equipment for Subaru’s newest Impreza
Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun delivering tires to Subaru Corporation for use as original equipment (OE) on the automaker’s new Impreza. The new Impreza ... ( read original story ...)
Hollys to Land in Japan in H1, Open 1st Branch in Osaka
A file photo of a Hollys, provided by the coffeehouse chain. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Hollys announced on the 1st that it will enter the Japanese market in the first ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking Down Lord Toranaga’s Major Osaka Decision In Shogun Episode 7
Lord Toranaga has made a major decision in Shōgun episode 7, but not even his closest allies might be aware of his real plan to defeat Ishido. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s ‘shunto’ wage hikes may not bring cheer to over 80% of its workers
Unionized workers that are expected to receive the pay bump made up just 16.3% of Japan's workforce — a record low — as of June 2023. ( read original story ...)