Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday as a weaker yen lifted exporters, but gains were limited by political uncertainty in Japan after ( read original story ...)
Illuminating Tokyo, Japan: A city of neon dreams
Tokyo, Japan 's bustling capital, is a city where tradition meets futuristic innovation. Known for its towering skyscrapers adorned with neon lights, Tokyo offers a unique blend of ancient culture and cutting-edge technology. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election for leader of Japan's ruling party beyond September, Kyodo news reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term during which he pushed for higher wages and ramped up defence spending. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Adults must share sense of peril following Japan’s 1st youth-led climate lawsuit
Global warming is a negative legacy of our modern society having prioritized economic activity over the environment. If this situation continues, wors ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to supply GEOLANDAR M/T G003 tires for Toyota Gazoo Racing Indonesia
Toyota Gazoo Racing Indonesia used GEOLANDAR M/T G003 tires when it won the overall championship at last year’s AXCR. ( read original story ...)
Osaka perplexed by power struggles after Cincinnati setback
Naomi Osaka said she still does not feel like herself on court eight months into her comeback season following a maternity break, with the four-times Grand Slam champion puzzled at her lack of power and accuracy. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida won’t run in LDP presidential election, Kyodo reports
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election for leader of Japan's ruling party beyond September, Kyodo news reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term during which he pushed for higher wages and ramped up defence spending. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Five-Year Bond Auction Draws Weak Demand After BOJ Hike
Japan’s auction of five-year sovereign notes met somewhat weak investor demand, highlighting the impact the central bank’s interest-rate hike last month has had on financial markets. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets completely honest on battling adversity
Four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka opened up about the challenges she has faced since returning to professional tennis after maternity leave. In a candid message shared on social media after a tough loss in the Cincinnati Open Tuesday, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida tells his ruling party he will not run in its September leadership vote, NHK says
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Shares Jump After Seeking Proposals for Real Estate Unit
Sapporo Holdings Ltd. shares surged after the Japanese brewer said it would solicit proposals for external investment in its real estate business following pressure from activist investors. ( read original story ...)
Azizul won’t go on as he’s still dealing with heartbreak
SEPANG: His condition is still good to go for another two years until the Nagoya Asian Games if he wants to. He is still a major threat to the Japanese sprinters as seen in the sprint event at the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka shopping guide: The best shopping malls and streets and products to buy
Our Osaka shopping guide lists out the best shopping malls and streets as well as products to buy in the city. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business sentiment in Aug slips on China’s slowdown: Reuters poll
Japanese manufacturers turned slightly less confident about business conditions in August and the service sector's mood eased, the monthly Reuters Tankan survey found on Wednesday, as lacklustre ... ( read original story ...)
10 new photo negatives of post-bombing Hiroshima discovered at Mainichi’s Osaka office
Ten photo negatives showing central Hiroshima within months of the atomic bombing of the city during World War II have been found at The Mainichi News・・・ ( read original story ...)
Glasgow’s Sapporo Teppanyaki staff left worrying about bills due to delayed pay
The company formerly behind a popular Japanese restaurant in Glasgow has entered liquidation. Sapporo Teppanyaki, on Ingram Street in Merchant City, is a go-to for those who enjoy sushi and noodles. ( read original story ...)