U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel casts a shadow over Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Japan on Tuesday for farewell meetings …
Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction
A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year …
North Korea tests ballistic missile as Blinken visits South Korea
The JCS said the South Korean military has heightened surveillance for additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture to share info with the U.S. and Japan.
Massive tuna sells for $1.3M at Japan auction
A company spent $1.3 million to acquire a massive tuna during an auction held at a Japanese fish market in Tokyo over the weekend. It weighed over 600 pounds.
Philippines prepares for war, Chinese ‘metal storm’: 5 weekend reads you missed
From a Chinese weapon to Japan’s far-right slamming history films, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Mazda to build module pack plant in southwest Japan
Mazda Motor said on Monday that it will build a new module pack plant for automotive cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells in Iwakuni City in southwest Japan.
2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year’s trend in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.
Message to Japanese soldier from ex-wartime enemy in Philippines shows bond of friendship
A message of friendship apparently sent to an Imperial Japanese Army lieutenant who served in the Philippines during World War II from a Fili･･･
Japan’s Top LNG Buyer Creates Think Tank to Watch Market Trends
Jera Co., Japan’s largest liquefied natural gas buyer and top utility, created a think tank to research domestic and international energy trends, according to people with knowledge of the matter, following western oil giants trying to gain an advantage in the rapidly shifting market.
Blinken seeks stability in crisis-hit ally South Korea
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds talks Monday in crisis-riven South Korea, seeking to encourage policy stability in the US ally, including in its complicated relationship with Japan.