Japan began welcoming foreign cruise ships again in 2023. Now, it hopes to welcome 2.5 million international cruisers in 2025, surpassing 2019 levels.
U.S. commerce chief rules out auto tariff exemption for Japan
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick linked the 25% tariffs on car imports, set to begin on April 2, to cutting the U.S. trade deficit with Japan.
Japan bullet trains resume service after decoupling issue
Japanese high-speed bullet trains, suspended over a decoupling while in motion issue, resumed service Friday. East Japan Railway Co. said full operations are expected to be in place Saturday.
Music Awards Japan Announces All Entries for 62 Categories, Names YMO as ‘Symbol’ of the Awards
The awards are set for May 21-22 in Kyoto. By Billboard Japan The details and entries for all 62 categories in the inaugural Music Awards Japan, set for May 21 and 22 in Kyoto, have been announced.
Japan Tourists Deported After Man Exposes Buttocks On Great Wall Of China
Two Japanese tourists in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China then deported for taking photos showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, local media reported. The incident at the World …
The Rise Of ETFs In Japan: How Investors Can Gain From Bond Yield Surge
Rising Inflation In Japan: 3 ETFs To Watch As BOJ Navigates Rate Hike ExpectationsAsian Markets Mixed As Investors Await Japan’s Inflation DataCryptocurrencies See Green As Bitcoin Crosses $51K …
SoftBank, OpenAI to build AI data centre in Japan, Nikkei reports
(Reuters) -SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data centre for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT …
A Rare Auction in Japan: 165,000 Tons of Emergency Rice
The government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.” …
Japan union group says gained hefty average 2025 pay hike, albeit less than last year
A major Japanese labour union group said on Thursday its member unions had struck agreements for substantial wage hikes, although the average rise of just over 5% was slightly smaller than last year.
How Dodgers fans in Japan can get a break on high ticket prices for team’s visit
While the cheapest ticket prices for the two-game season-opening series are more than $1,000, a new fan club offers them for far less.