The House has been thrust into a sudden state of crypto chaos. Conservative hardliners staged an unexpected rebellion on the House floor that brought down a procedural vote to allow the chamber to ...
Luxembourg pavilion ranks ninth, or maybe third, at Osaka World Expo
The Expo Association ranks it as the ninth-best foreign pavilion (assuming that Japan’s is naturally best). “A Japanese business magazine [...] ranked us third among all of the 155 participants here ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kawasaki Kisen prepared to reroute more ships away from US over tariffs, CEO says
Japanese shipper Kawasaki Kisen (K-Line) is adjusting its U.S. services and is prepared to reroute more ships away to other regions as it braces for potentially higher U.S. tariffs, CEO Takenori ... ( read original story ...)
Asuka III Named in Festivities in Yokohama
The new Asuka III was named at a commemorative ceremony earlier this month at the Japanese port of Yokohama, Asuka Cruises announced in a press release. The milestone was celebrated during a special ... ( read original story ...)
Japan populist party faces complaint over alleged false online post
A local chapter of the Japanese Communist Party said Wednesday it has filed a criminal complaint against the minor populist Sansei ... ( read original story ...)
Royal Family member embark on Japan trip for 2025 Expo Osaka
A special Royal Family member has embarked on a trip to Japan to attend 2025 Expo Osaka.On Wednesday, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie presided over his last economic mission to Osaka “before his ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man for attempted arson at tourist go-kart company
Yuga Matsuoka, the 28-year-old suspect, confessed to the crime, calling the sound from the karts’ engines 'noisy' and 'stressful.” ... ( read original story ...)
Conflicted? New report exposes Trump’s crypto connections
Donald Trump has made it clear he wants Republicans on the hill to rubber stamp the crypto bills on Capitol Hill this week - so why are some in the GOP holding it up? Plus - according to new reporting from Bloomberg,
Japan’s Nikkei ends flat as election, tariff worries overshadow chip stocks’ gains
Japan's Nikkei ended flat due to concerns over upper house elections and uncertain trade talks with the U.S., overshadowing gains in chip-related stocks. Investors are cautious, awaiting election ...
China hands 3-1/2-year prison sentence to Astellas’ Japanese employee, Nikkei says
A Beijing court on Wednesday sentenced a Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma to 3-1/2 years in prison, the Nikkei newspaper reported, citing the Japanese ambassador to China. The man had been ...
Foreign visitors to Japan exceed 21m in first half of 2025
TOKYO -- The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record 21.5 million during the first six months of the year, though those from Hong Kong dropped by a third in June due to rumors about an ...
Prodigal Hokkaido son returns to campaign trail for last run in Upper House election
Muneo Suzuki's personality and past actions make him a divisive political figure, but he's teaming up with the Liberal Democratic Party for one final run. ( read original story ...)
Crowds, heat pose challenges as Osaka Expo reaches midway point
To ease daytime crowds, the association plans to encourage visitors to come later in the evening. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Teams With Tokyo Live-Action Role-Playing Game Attraction – Global Bulletin
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' collaborates with live-action RPG attraction at Tokyo's Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, featuring character voices. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man for allegedly making 258 fake hotel reservations
Tokyo police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly obstructing the operations of a local hotel by making fake reservations for 258 rooms for the same day. ( read original story ...)
China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says
Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential adversaries in East Asia – China, Russia and North Korea – ramp up military activities in the region, the ... ( read original story ...)