Twin pandas at a Tokyo zoo are set to return to China in late January, leaving Japan without a panda for the first time in about 50 years …
Japan business mood hits 4-year high, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike view
Big Japanese manufacturers’ business sentiment hit a four-year high in the three months to December, a closely watched survey showed on Monday, reinforcing market expectations the central bank will …
US says it’s open to talks with North Korea
The Trump administration has expressed openness to talks with North Korea on denuclearization and potential diplomatic recognition. State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan, Korea, and …
GPS watch of hiker killed by bear in Japan reveals harrowing details about his final moments
The hiker’s GPS watch, which uses satellite signals to log routes and monitors heart rate, was retrieved after the fatal attack, the Asahi Shimbun reported.
The ‘Mediterranean of Japan’ Has Scenic Train Journeys, Historic Sake Distilleries, and Year-round Mild Weather
These design-led waterfront villas are Japan distilled, with flourishes of understated luxury. Surrounded by a peaceful moat, these wooden modernist villas look out toward cloud-crested islands and sit next to the colorful containers of the Simose Art Museum —winner of the 2024 Prix Versailles and dubbed the “world’s most beautiful museum.”
Harnessing AI, Japanese Startups Are Unlocking Enterprise Data
Business conversations and manufacturing data are just two examples of how Japanese startups are using DX and AI for innovative new applications. It’s all part of how Japan is reinventing itself for a …
China Warns Against Japanese Militarism at Massacre Memorial
China warned against a return of Japanese militarism at a memorial ceremony Saturday honoring victims of a wartime massacre, while refraining from directly criticizing Japan’s leader amid escalating …
Vietnam, Japan enhance cooperation in intellectual property protection
Tran Huu Linh, Director of the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development, said IP infringements have recently become more sophisticated, particularly in fast-moving consumer goods, …
Another Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Japan: What We Know
A powerful earthquake of 6.7 magnitude struck northeast Japan on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports.
Here’s What to Know About Japan’s Mega Quake Advisory
Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will strike, but it represents a meaningful jump over typical odds.