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Inside Luftgekühlt Tokyo: 200-Plus Air-Cooled Porsches Take Over a Closed Highway
Luftgekühlt Tokyo brought 200-plus air-cooled Porsches to a dormant expressway, creating a one-of-a-kind day-to-night car experience. ( read original story ...)
Japan joins US-Philippine combat drill for first time
The United States and the Philippines have kicked off an annual joint army exercise. Japan is playing a major role for the first time after signing a security cooperation pact with the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion Pergola from Expo 2025 Osaka finds a new home in Japan
Installed in Tottori prefecture, the structure continues its story as a shared symbol of friendship between the UAE and Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan arranging summit with Iran, Takaichi says
The prime minister's comments come as Donald Trump wars Tehran that the U.S. will bomb Iranian power plants unless it opens up the Strait of Hormuz. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea stocks rise as investors assess Trump’s Iran war comments, extended deadline
In an expletive-filled social media post, Trump also vowed to bring "Hell" to the country after the U.S. forces rescued an American airman in Iran last week. ( read original story ...)
Helical Fusion Selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Innovation Promotion Program for Realizing Zero Emission
Up to JPY 1 billion in support over three years to accelerate development of a new blanket system, a key component for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Seeking Talks With Iranian Government
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan is seeking talks with the Iranian government "at the appropriate time" to help prevent further escalation in the conflict and secure the release of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea stocks open higher as investors assess Trump’s Iran war comments, extended deadline
In an expletive-filled social media post, Trump also vowed to bring "Hell" to the country after the U.S. forces had rescued an American airman shot down in Iran last week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Pasona to open new facility allowing visitors to relive Osaka expo
Staffing firm Pasona Group Inc. said Friday it will open a new complex this fall where visitors can experience the exhibition it pres ... ( read original story ...)
Young ramen entrepreneur in Sapporo’s Susukino breaks industry norms, expands overseas
SAPPORO -- In Susukino, Sapporo's competitive ramen district, a young entrepreneur is rewriting the rules. Daichi Mori, 25, founded his company Ichi a・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Collapse of Tokyo’s aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns
Many of Tokyo's popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan's postwar advancement in the 1960s, and are now getting old and frail. The one in Kinuta Park damaged a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Derby Winners Face Off in Osaka Hai
The Osaka Hai (G1T) brings together some of Japan's top middle-distance runners, including the last two winners of the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby, G1T). ( read original story ...)
Osaka stray deer named ‘Shikayan,’ eats cracker from Osaka, Nara governors
OSAKA: A deer that was captured while wandering around Osaka city was given a name during a ceremony at a campsite, its new home, in Osaka Prefecture on Friday (April 3). ( read original story ...)
Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act
By Makiko Yamazaki and Rocky Swift TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday put currency traders on notice, saying the government stands ready to act against ... ( read original story ...)
Former Navy housing area in Japan reverting to Yokohama city control
A former U.S. Navy housing area in Yokohama will be returned to Japan this summer as part of a long-running U.S. base realignment in Kanagawa prefecture. ( read original story ...)