Tokyo dropped its most meaningful update since launch, and it fixed my one true gripe about an otherwise highly underrated open-world gem. I've been championing Tango Gameworks' deliciously vibe-y ... ( read original story ...)
Expo 2025 Osaka, deadline for bids postponed to May 15
The Italian General Commissioner's Office at Expo 2025 Osaka and Invitalia have postponed the deadline for bids for the tender to design and build the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to May 15, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will keep calling for China to act responsibly, Kishida says
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a roundtable interview with members of the foreign media at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan. REUTERS/Issei Kato ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM has no plan to tweak sales tax to fund childcare measures
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he has no plan now to raise Japan's sales tax rate, when asked about plans to fund new childcare measures aimed at encouraging people to have more ... ( read original story ...)
How lethal was explosive device thrown at Japan PM Kishida?
A fragment believed to be from an explosive device that was thrown at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he was preparing to give an election ca･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Investors seek to break through Japan Inc’s ‘value trap’
Corporate governance in Japan has suddenly become a cause celebre, rousing the world's third-largest stock market out of decades of lethargy and drawing in hordes of foreign investors. Japan's stock ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ keeps upbeat economic view on seven of Japan’s nine regions
The Bank of Japan maintained its upbeat economic assessment for most regions on Thursday, saying wage hikes were broadening, underscoring its conviction that the country was on a path to sustainably ... ( read original story ...)
On this day, Apr 20, 1943: One year later, Tokyo raid story told
The aircraft carrier Hornet was the "Shangri-La" from which 16 American bombers under Maj. Gen. James H. (Jimmy) ... ( read original story ...)
On this day, Apr 20, 1943: Japan’s version of Tokyo raid is different story
Japan gave Tuesday what purported to be the story of the American raid on Tokyo April 18, 1942, in a statement by Maj. ( read original story ...)
French tourist in Japan arrested for punching woman in the face
A French tourist was arrested for physically assaulting a woman in Roppongi, Japan. Charlie Evan, a 23-year-old French national, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of punching a woman in the face and leaving her injured on the streets of Tokyo's Minato ward. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo resident is apologizing to Salt Lake for her country’s Olympic ‘bid pushers.’ Here’s why
Salt Lake City's Olympic bid has a big fan in Sapporo — even though the Japanese city could end up being all that's standing in the way of the Utah capital hosting the 2034 Winter Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan logs trade deficit in March for 20th straight month
Japan posted a trade deficit for a 20th consecutive month in March, reflecting the effects of a weak yen and high energy prices. ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands results beat Wall Street estimates
The logo of Las Vegas Sands Corp is pictured at the Japan IR EXPO in Yokohama, Japan January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ... ( read original story ...)
US trade envoy visits Tokyo, suggests country needs to deepen trade ties with Japan
Katherine Tai, a top United States trade envoy, believes the U.S. has to deepen trade ties with Japan. Tai met with Japan's foreign minister to discuss making supply chains. ( read original story ...)
Conn. Mom of 3 Goes Missing in Japan While on ‘Bucket List’ Solo Trip: ‘We Are Desperate to Find Her’
Murad's family is in Japan searching for their loved one, who was reported missing April 10 after she went hiking along the Kumano Kodo trail but never returned to her hostel ... ( read original story ...)
NASA and Japan Team Up for Unprecedented Martian Moon Mission
This week, NASA signed a memorandum of understanding with JAXA to join its upcoming mission to the two Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos, which is scheduled to launch in 2024. NASA has assembled a team ... ( read original story ...)