A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.
Japan PM says ties with South Korea, US remain important, South Korea says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the importance of relations between Japan, South Korea and the United States will not change, South Korea’s foreign ministry said on Friday.
Taiwan Names Japan’s Ex-Defense Chief as Cabinet Consultant
Taiwan named a former head of the Japanese defense forces as an adviser, according to officials in the archipelago’s government, a move coming as the two governments deal with China’s increasing …
MLB is trying to expand in Japan. Can Japan’s NPB grow in America?
Japanese baseball has a rich history, but a series of structural factors stand in the way of it becoming a phenomenon in America.
From Tradition to Transformation: The women redefining Japan’s workplace culture
In 2023, women occupied just 8.3% of senior positions in private corporations in Japan, and among the top 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market in 2024, only 0.8% had female …
Metaplanet, Japan’s Biggest Corporate Bitcoin Holder, Adds Eric Trump as Adviser
Tokyo-based Metaplanet is forming a strategic board of advisers with Eric Trump as one of the appointees, as the company continues to spur bitcoin (BTC) adoption, according to a press release on …
Most Japan firms stay committed to diversity despite US moves, Reuters survey shows
More than three-quarters of Japanese companies have no plan to pull back from promoting workplace diversity and decarbonisation despite recent policy changes in the United States, a Reuters survey showed on Friday.
Cherry Blossom, Free Visas and Stronger Rouble See Russians Flock to Japan
With most of Europe having banned direct flights with Russia, and Japan offering free visas, Russians are exploring new holiday destinations and making the most of the strengthening rouble and a rise …
Japan becomes first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Japan has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Japan is the first non-host country to qualify for the event.
Japan’s Exports Growth Aided by Pre-Tariff Demand From U.S.
The rush to secure products before President Trump imposes higher tariffs on imports into the U.S. has helped boost shipments from Japan.