On a midsummer night, a beautiful-looking light resembling fireworks lit up the sky. However, this light was not from fireworks but from a bo …
Malaysia’s Khazanah buys INCJ’s stake in EDOTCO
Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd will acquire Innovation Network Corporation of Japan’s (INCJ) stake in telecommunications infrastructure company EDOTCO Group.The financial …
Dodgers’ Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he’ll be ready for opening day
Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Roberts said he’s still hopeful that the eight-time All-Star will be available for the team’s first regular season game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome.
Unification Church faces dissolution in japan after court order over predatory donations
The Unification Church has come under intense scrutiny in Japan since a former prime minister was assassinated, but it could soon fall even further …
Japan’s NHK controversial party leader Takashi Tachibana attacked in central Tokyo
The leader of a Japanese political group, Takashi Tachibana, has been slashed in an attack while campaigning in central Tokyo, although his injuries were not life-threatening, Xinhua reported citing …
Cruises are booming in Japan
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 …