The Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on Sunday with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event that Japan hopes will unite the world divided by …
Japan’s ‘Baba Vanga’ predicts mega-tsunami for July 2025—should we be concerned
Ryo Tatsuki, dubbed the ‘Baba Vanga of Japan,’ has predicted a mega-tsunami in July 2025, sparking global concern. Known for her past accurate prophec
Sri Lanka to showcase its heritage and innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan and the Sri Lankan Business Community in Japan, is proud to announce Sri Lanka’s participation in Expo …
Will Osaka Expo benefit Japan’s economy? Companies divided as opening approaches
With the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai set to open on April 13, about 43% of companies surveyed nationwide expressed optimism that the event will p･･･ …
Tennis-Japan’s Uchijima and Shibahara end Romania’s run in BJK Cup
Japanese number one Moyuka Uchijima beat Romania’s Anca Todoni to dash Romania’s hopes of reaching the Finals after Ena Shibahara had got Japan off to a flying start in their Billie Jean King Cup …
You’ll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book
Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.
US Steel shares tumble after Trump says he doesn’t want company sold to Japan’s Nippon
The comment appeared to contradict recent actions by the Trump administration. On Monday, Trump directed a national security panel to take a fresh look at Nippon Steel’s $14 billion bid.
Foxconn eyes Japan for electric vehicle growth, seeks partnerships
Taiwan’s Foxconn sees Japan as a big opportunity for growing its electric vehicle business and hopes to agree on partnerships with Japanese companies as soon as possible, an executive in charge of the …
Ten trading days that shook financial markets
The pain, said Shuntaro Takeuchi, was 10 out of 10. Not in the portfolio of Japanese stocks he runs out of San Francisco, California, but in his appendix. It would have to come out, just as his …
Japan’s carmakers reckon with tariffs that may cost $25 billion a year
The anxiety is palpable in Toyota City, the “Detroit of Japan,” as it braces for the impact of the Trump administration’s 25 percent tariff on foreign-made cars.