Also in today’s newsletter, North Korean troops sustain casualties fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, and UK court reveals identity of alleged Chinese spy
Japan’s Hip-Hop Stars Creepy Nuts On Their Surprise Mega-Hit — And Their Vision For Their Future
As Billboard Japan unveiled its 2024 year-end charts, the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts — rapper R-Shitei (also known as R-rated) and DJ Matsunaga — land the No. 1 song of the year
Philippines ratifies key defence pact with Japan
The Philippines ratified on Monday a key defence pact with Japan, which allows them to deploy troops on each other’s soil as they boost ties to bolster against China’s growing pressure. The pact — …
Over half of Japanese companies in Vietnam eye business expansion
The survey on the business conditions of Japanese companies operating overseas in the fiscal year 2024 found that the percentage of the firms anticipating business expansion in Vietnam is 56.1 percent …
Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey
The central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, awaiting clarity on domestic trends and U.S. policy under Trump, a CNBC survey finds.
A Gen X couple bought an abandoned house in Japan for $23,000. They’re restoring it as part of their retirement plan.
The couple was told that the house in Japan had been vacant for 12 years and had served as a sake brewery until the early 1900s.
Japanese firms request more support for business operations
Minister of Planning and Investment Dr Phet Phomphiphak (right) and Japanese Ambassador Koizumi Tsutomu address a transport meeting on Friday.
As Ambassador, Rahm Emanuel Says His Impatience Nudged Japan Forward
In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy. “Did I contribute to that?” Mr. Emanuel asked. “Uh, yeah.” …
Japan ready to team up with Trump over North Korea abduction issue
In a symposium on the issue held by the Japanese government in Tokyo, Hayashi condemned North Korea, saying, ‘In essence, it is an infringement of national sovereignty.’
Schoolgirl Stabbed To Death At McDonald’s In Japan: Local Media
A junior high school student was stabbed to death and another wounded Saturday night by an unknown assailant at a McDonald’s restaurant in southwestern Japan, local media reported.