Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi caught a break when US President Donald Trump backed away from a demand for Japan to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But the incident ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Kita Ward to hire ex-police officers to address private lodging issues
A city in Tokyo plans to employ retired police officers to deal with an increasing number of complaints involving private lodgings. ( read original story ...)
Advan Sport V107 to come factory equipped on Lexus RZ
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment (OE) for the special edition RZ 600e “F SPORT Performance” model of the Lexus RZ, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises alarm over measles amid recent outbreaks in Tokyo and other cities
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday that a total of nine people, all males in their 20s working for the same eating and drinking venue, had been infected. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 34 measles cases in three months, equaling last year’s total
TOKYO: The cumulative number of measles cases in Tokyo since January has reached 34, equaling last year's total, the Tokyo metropolitan government announced on Tuesday (March 17). ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi Visits Trump as Hormuz Warship Standoff Simmers
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a diplomatic balancing act at a summit this week with Donald Trump, after the US president called on Japan to deploy warships to help secure the war-stricken Strait ... ( read original story ...)
US Focus on Iran May Impact Asia, Japan’s Ex-Defense Chief Says
A channeling of US resources into the conflict ravaging the Middle East could cause an imbalance in the current security environment surrounding Japan, renewing the need for the country to strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump’s Iran demands
By Tamiyuki Kihara, Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the White House on Thursday for meetings that offer U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump
Exports to China, Japan's largest trading partner, fell 10.9%, while shipments to the U.S dropped 8%. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Kospi leads gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, Iran war developments
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge. ( read original story ...)
Limited-Time ONE PIECE CAFE GENE Debuts at PARCO in Shibuya, Osaka, and Nagoya
Limited-Time TV Anime ONE PIECE Collaboration Cafe "ONE PIECE CAFE GENE" Debuts at PARCO in Shibuya, Osaka, and Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Limited-Time TV Anime ONE PIECE Collaboration Cafe ‘ONE PIECE CAFE GENE’ Debuts at PARCO in Shibuya, Osaka, and Nagoya
PARCO Co., Ltd. is proud to present “ONE PIECE CAFE GENE,” a limited-time collaboration inspired by the globally renowned TV anime ONE PIECE – based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga series serialized in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yamaha extends repertoire with new business strategy
Instrument maker explores AI, software subscriptions, new regions to boost growth ... ( read original story ...)
Fashion Week Tokyo opens with debut show by knitwear-focused label KAKAN
TOKYO -- Fashion Week Tokyo, one of Japan's largest fashion events, opened on March 16, hosting 33 brands and unveiling their 2026 autumn and winter c･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stays Guarded on Trump’s Ship Demands Ahead of Summit
Japan’s defense minister said the US hadn’t made a specific demand to send ships to the Middle East, following media reports that Tokyo has started to explore that possibility ahead of Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
2 dead, including girl, after boats carrying students capsize off Japan
Coast guard rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a 17-year-old student and the captain of one of the boats were later pronounced dead. ( read original story ...)