Gigantic Pokémon cards have taken over Tokyo’s skyline, with popular creatures appearing across one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. ( read original story ...)
People spot Japan PM’s reaction to Trump’s Pearl Harbor Iran comparison
Trump's remarks sparked shock online with much of the discussion turning to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reaction. ( read original story ...)
At Tokyo signs solar PPA in Japan
Japanese operator At Tokyo Corporation (aka @ Tokyo) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to offtake from a solar farm in Japan. The company this week announced a “basic agreement on a virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Set Neon-Noir ‘One More Night to Live’ Unites Philippine Production Powerhouses Fusee and Studio 360 (EXCLUSIVE)
Philippine producers Fusee and Studio 360 partner on Tokyo-set action thriller 'One More Night to Live,' unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gov. Koike slams sexist remark by Tottori governor, warns of impact on women
TOKYO -- Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike expressed discomfort over a recent remark by Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai, who referred to her as an "old lady" during a・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark overshadows Japan PM visit
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Toyota Wildlander comes factory equipped with Yokoham Advan V61 tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN V61 tires as original equipment (OE) for GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.’s new WILDLANDER gasoline and hybrid SUV that was ... ( read original story ...)
Has the 2026 cherry blossom season started in Osaka and Kyoto?
All you need to know about the latest forecast plus sakura events and illuminations in Osaka, Kyoto and other Kansai cities ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Station maglev redevelopment delayed again
Dark clouds are gathering over a major redevelopment project around Nagoya Station that is being planned in anticipation of the launch of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line. The project, led by major ... ( read original story ...)
One year out, Yokohama Green Expo faces low awareness
In a survey conducted by the Kanagawa Prefectural Government last autumn, less than 50% of residents in the prefecture, excluding Yokohama, were aware of the expo. ( read original story ...)
Trump hails Japanese leader, says Tokyo ‘really stepping up to the plate’ on Iran
By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump greeted Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warmly at the White House on Thursday and said he ... ( read original story ...)
Goodbye to Tokyo: an underrated metropolis ‘sinks’ Japan’s capital and becomes the world’s largest
The megacity is positioned ahead of the Japanese capital, and the UN announces bad news for the population of Japan in the next 25 years. For Japan, the news underscores a troubling trend. In 1975, ... ( read original story ...)
Blooming marvellous: Tokyo’s cherry blossom season officially begins
The blooming was five days earlier than the average, possibly due to low rainfall and longer hours of sunshine in winter. ( read original story ...)
Trump compares first strikes on Iran to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor
Trump jokingly referred to the initial strikes on Iran to the attack on Pearl Harbor while seated next to Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. ( read original story ...)
Asian Games athletes to stay in cruise ship
TOKYO — Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have “a unique experience” staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, an organizing official told Agence France-Presse (AFP) six months out ... ( read original story ...)
Factory fallout: Manufacturing layoffs from Sublime Systems, Yokohama Tire, Cree Lighting and more
Our latest digest of manufacturers shutting down factories and issuing layoffs includes companies in tire manufacturing, green concrete, furniture and more. ( read original story ...)