Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday said the country had no plans to become a NATO member but acknowledged the security alliance's plan to open a liaison office in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea have a lot at stake in a free and open South China Sea
Japan and South Korea have been able to rely on the stability of the South China Sea as a conduit for driving their economic growth, even as the global political situation has changed over the decades ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei seen sliding to 30,000 by year-end – Reuters poll
Japan's Nikkei 225 share average will drop 4% from 33-year highs, returning to the psychologically key 30,000 level by year-end and trading around the same level in mid-2024, according to the median ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood turns positive as economy recovers
Business sentiment at big Japanese manufacturers turned positive for the first time this year and service-sector morale hit a five-month high, the Reuters Tankan poll showed, providing more evidence ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uniqlo to exit Russia, paving the way for sale of business – newspaper
Japanese brand Uniqlo has decided to leave Russia after suspending its operation there last year, opening the path for a sale of the business, the daily Izvestia cited Russia's deputy trade minister ... ( read original story ...)
Timber! Japan’s Wooden Satellite Is Nearly Ready for Space
Apparently, space wood is a thing. Japanese researchers are preparing to launch the world’s first satellite made from wood following a successful experiment on board the International Space Station ... ( read original story ...)
What the heck is this huge sumo wrestler doing at Ryogoku Station in Tokyo?
In Japan, Ryogoku in Tokyo is synonymous with Kokugikan, the local stadium where the main Grand Sumo Tournament takes place every year. ( read original story ...)
Delegation from South Korea visits Japan to inspect Fukushima nuclear plant
Nuclear experts from South Korea began a two-day tour of the Fukushima nuclear power complex on Tuesday, before a controversial plan by Japan to release slightly radioactive wastewater into the sea. ( read original story ...)
Crypto City: Guide to Osaka, Japan’s second-biggest city
Osaka may or may not have been Satoshi’s home, Binance has moved in, the city hosted Devcon 5, and there’s finally a Bitcoin ATM again! ( read original story ...)
Amsted Automotive Group to Feature Advanced Clutches and Propulsion Systems at JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2023 Yokohama
"What technologies will make people and the world happy?" This question is asked within the theme of Automotive Engineering Exposition 2023 Yokohama, and there many possible answers–sustainability, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s deceptive agenda bears watchful eye: China Daily editorial
Pointing the finger at others, and empowering itself to ignore and violate international norms and laws are characteristic of Washington's zero-sum thinking. Something the Kishida government is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stories review – artistic immersion into the city’s creative life
The Exhibition on Screen documentary series delves into the boundless energy of the Japanese megalopolis ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cosmo to oppose activist group’s outside director proposal
Japan's Cosmo Energy Holdings said on Tuesday that it has decided to oppose a proposal from an activist shareholder group to appoint an outside director nominated by the group. ( read original story ...)
The Pavilion of the Czech Republic for the 2025 Osaka Expo Explores Movement and Spirituality
Discover the innovative architecture of the Czech Republic Pavilion at Universal World EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, designed by Apropos Architects. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo eyes international sales for UH-2 helicopter
Tokyo is promoting the Bell Subaru UH-2 utility helicopter for the export market, as the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) gradually builds its fleet of the type. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Close Lower After Chip Control Notice
Tokyo stocks closed lower Tuesday after Japan announced the start date for its new export controls on chip-linked items, bucking optimism in global markets that Washington will avert a calamitous ... ( read original story ...)