A married couple in Osaka Prefecture who have been indicted for attempting to smuggle rice into Japan from Vietnam have now also been referre・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
The Signing of Centara Life Osaka
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the signing of Centara Life Osaka, marking the group’s second property in Japan and further strengthening its presence in one ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo event brings Gaza’s lost kitchens to life through food
A hands-on session in the Japan’s capital invites people to taste Gaza’s heritage through recipes like fogaiyya, its chard substituted with Japanese komatsuna, blending culinary discovery with ... ( read original story ...)
China-Japan Clash May Persist a Year, Taiwan Minister Warns
The dispute between China and Japan could drag on for a year, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said, adding Taipei hoped the two sides can find a way to resolve their differences. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling coalition aims to reduce Lower House seats
Japan's ruling coalition parties are planning to submit a bill during the current Diet session to reduce the number of Lower House seats by up to 10 percent. Some opposition parties are voicing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighing missile export to Philippines, a move that could test its strained ties with China
Tokyo and Manila have reportedly held informal talks on a possible export of the Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile system. The same unit is also slated for deployment on a Japanese island ... ( read original story ...)
China-Japan tensions may continue for a year, Taiwan’s foreign minister warns
Taiwan is at the center of the dispute, which started after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commented on Japan's possible intervention if China were to invade Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Man brandishes knife in Tokyo’s Disney resort, flees scene
Chiba Prefectural Police received an emergency call shortly after 8 p.m. on Dec. 1 to report "a man brandishing a kitchen knife" in ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bond selloff deepens: Brookings on Prime Minister Takaichi’s policy options
Robin Brooks of Brookings Institution highlights the recent spike in Japanese government bond yields, noting investors are demanding higher risk premia. He warns that with Japan facing what he calls ... ( read original story ...)
‘Quad God’ Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations in Nagoya
The 21-year-old is a two-time world champion and front-runner to claim the title when he makes his Olympic debut in Milan-Cortina in February. ( read original story ...)
‘Quad God’ Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations at Grand Prix Final
United States figure skater Ilia Malinin can burnish his credentials as the red-hot favourite for Olympic gold when he faces his rivals at the Grand Prix Final in Japan this week. Kagiyama is ... ( read original story ...)
Kemp and Elizarov leading the charge
Winnipeggers Yohnatan Elizarov (left) and Ava Kemp are the top ranked duo at the Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final this week in Nagoya, Japan. Kemp and Elizarov arrived in Japan two days ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Ferocious flavor or tame taste? Sapporo restaurant serves up culled bear meat
One French restaurant in this north Japan city is capitalizing on the persistently high number of bear captures in the region this year to ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Investors Rattled Over Prospect of Rate Rise in Japan
Markets in the U.S. face a threat as yields on government debt rose around the world. Japan’s 10-year government bond closed at its highest yield since June 2008. U.S. stocks fell, with the S&P 500 ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Holdings (TSE:2501): Assessing Valuation After Recent Share Price Movement
Sapporo Holdings (TSE:2501) recently drew investor attention after a shift in its stock price, prompting a closer look at the company’s fundamentals and performance. The move comes as investors weigh ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s central bank is stirring up fresh jitters across markets
Investors were fretting about interest rates in Japan on Monday. Fears about the "yen carry trade" have sparked bouts of volatility in markets before. ( read original story ...)