Foreign investment in the U.S. economy is expected to continue, despite the failed bid by Japan’s Nippon to buy U.S. Steel, because the U.S. offers the most economic opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Worshippers bathe in ice water at Tokyo shrine to pray for good health
Around 80 worshippers bathed in ice water on Sunday at a shrine in Tokyo to pray for good health. Men only wore traditional loincloths while women donned white robes as they took the plunge during the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, 11 other countries take part in parachute drill for island defense
The only parachute unit of Japan's Self-Defense Forces has allowed the public to view its annual drill to defend the country's remote islands. ( read original story ...)
6 heritage towns in Japan to rival Kyoto
Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative heritage centres. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Japan boost security ties amid China’s rise, Trump’s return
President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday hosted Shigeru Ishiba at the presidential palace in Bogor on the outskirts of Jakarta as part of a visit by the Japanese prime minister to Southeast Asia's ...
Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya to attend Trump’s inauguration ceremony
Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi says he will attend the inauguration ceremony of US President Donald Trump on January 20. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Indonesia in accord on security issues in South China Sea
Japan and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security with an eye on China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea over territorial claims. ( read original story ...)
Hot spring retreat in northern Japan becomes the place to be for Indian curry
SAPPORO, Japan -- A unique combination of a tucked-away mountain retreat and Indian curry has become a big attraction for foreign visitors on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido. ( read original story ...)
What Went Wrong for Naomi Osaka on the Cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australia & New Zealand?
"All horrific." The post What Went Wrong for Naomi Osaka on the Cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australia & New Zealand? appeared first on theFashionSpot. ( read original story ...)
‘My order didn’t arrive’: Delivery troubles taint boom in Japan food delivery services
Demand for food delivery services surged amid the coronavirus pandemic, growing to around twice its market size in Japan. With these services ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: House in Kyoto explores new architectural expressions of 1929
An early pioneering work of domestic architectural modernism with exposed concrete blocks and geometric designs stands along the Lake Biwa Ca ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Spills “Sushi” Secret on Ex-Teammate Who’s Now Emma Raducanu’s Ally at 2025 Australian Open
Emma Raducanu rose to fame in 2021 with the help of a fairytale ride at the US Open. The post Naomi Osaka Spills “Sushi” Secret on Ex-Teammate Who’s Now Emma Raducanu’s Ally at 2025 Australian Open appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
How a robot cafe in Tokyo aims to empower – not replace – human workers
Inventor Kentaro Yoshifuji’s robots allow people to work at the Dawn cafe from anywhere in the world – ‘teleportation’ technology that could open up new demographics for Japan’s flatlining economy. Ad ( read original story ...)
Sharp to sell part of Osaka LCD factory site to SoftBank for $636m
TOKYO -- Japanese electronics group Sharp decided to sell a portion of the land and facilities used for a mothballed LCD television panel factory in Sakai, Osaka prefecture, to SoftBank Corp. in a ...
Naomi Osaka Vs Caroline Garcia, Australian Open 2025 1st Round: Preview, Live Streaming – All You Need To Know
Naomi Osaka takes on Caroline Garcia in the first-round match of the Australia Open 2025 on Sunday. Here are the live streaming and other details of the women's singles tennis match ( read original story ...)
Police arrest student suspected of hammer attack at a Tokyo university
Japanese police have arrested a student suspected of a hammer attack at a Tokyo university, which local media said left several injured ( read original story ...)