Yokohama FC welcome Shimizu S-pulse to Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium this Sunday in a crucial J1 League clash between two sides desperate to improve their fortunes in the 2024/25 campaign. The hosts ... ( read original story ...)
3-day test run for Osaka Expo kicks off ahead of April 13 opening
A test run for the 2025 world exposition in Osaka kicked off Friday, with stakeholders and selected local residents given the opportu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan could lose $17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency
Japan could lose $17 billion in car export potential in the U.S. following President Donald Trump's decision to introduce 25% tariffs on the automotive sector, the International Trade Centre said on ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Trump tariffs may delay, but won’t derail, Japan rate hikes
New U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may delay, but likely won't derail, the Bank of Japan's plan to raise interest rates further as policymakers seek to avoid renewed yen falls that ... ( read original story ...)
Family of Sri Lankan woman who died in custody to sue Japan for footage
Attorney Shoichi Ibusuki, representing the family, told reporters that the government's refusal suggests there may be “inconvenient information for immigration authorities.” ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s tariffs bring heavy losses in Tokyo, turmoil in international markets
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell the most since the pandemic, with Apple losing $314 billion, Nvidia $209 billion, Amazon $187 billion and Meta $133 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank shares hammered as tariffs ignite fears about global growth
Shares of Japanese banks plunged on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs sparked fears of a downturn in global growth that could choke off a fragile recovery and delay rate increases in the ... ( read original story ...)
Investors react to global selloff as Japan banks tank
Japanese banks tanked on Friday and stocks globally extended a punishing selloff in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, helping drive a rally in U.S. Treasuries and supporting ... ( read original story ...)
Beating ‘iPS heart’ shown for 1st time ahead of showcase at 2025 World Expo in Osaka
A beating lab-grown heart made from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells was recently shown to reporters for the first time ahead of the Worl・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Countries’ mascots beat drum for Osaka Expo
Participating nations are taking on Japan's love of mascots by coming up with characters of their own, some of which incorporate the culture of the host country. ( read original story ...)
Family of Sri Lankan woman who died in Japan detention demand release of full footage
The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in a detention centre in Japan in 2021 is planning to file a lawsuit to demand that Japanese authorities release hundreds of hours of security footage of her ... ( read original story ...)
Up to 10,000 police to patrol Osaka Expo opening ceremony
The Osaka prefectural police department said Thursday that up to 10,000 officers will be deployed for the April 12 opening ceremony of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka. Emperor Naruhito and Empress ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Ueda warns of hit to Japan economy from Trump tariffs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will scrutinise the impact of U.S. tariffs on the country's economy when setting monetary policy, warning the higher levies will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces demand for full footage over death of Sri Lankan detainee from family
Wishma Sandamali suffered from ill health and lost more than 20kg while in detention in Nagoya for months before she died in 202. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street lower on global recession fears
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday, following sharp overnight losses on Wall Street, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs sparked fears of a potential global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan February household spending dips as inflation weighs
Japanese household spending fell for the first time in three months in February, government data showed on Friday, highlighting consumer wariness in the face of high prices, but the decline was less ... ( read original story ...)