TOKYO (Reuters) – Hollywood blockbuster “Barbie” hit theatres in Japan on Friday, where “Barbenheimer” memes linking the doll-themed film with the atomic bomb caused a stir and made distributor Warner Bros apologise ahead of the release.
Saudi Arabia pushes to join fighter jet project with UK, Italy and Japan
Saudi Arabia is pushing the UK, Japan and Italy to allow it to become a full partner in the landmark next-generation fighter jet project that the three countries signed in December.
Japan Eyes Tax Break for Domestic EV Battery, Chip Production – Nikkei
To secure supply chains for strategic goods, Japan has also unveiled billion-dollar subsidies for chipmakers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Micron Technology to build plants in Japan, …
How Japan tries to beat the heat
The heat has been brutal in Japan this summer. Weeks of stifling heat and humidity have led to a record high for June of 40.2C at Isesaki, followed in July by 4
Japan blooms just at the right time as the Nadeshiko looks to make new history at Women’s World Cup
Four months before the 2011 Women’s World Cup final, Japan was devastated by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the country’s history.
Nintendo Could Be Making Their New Building In Japan Even Bigger
Nintendo is reportedly planning to make their new Kyoto building bigger than originally planned, to accommodate their new employees.
China drops COVID-19 group travel bans to 78 nations including U.S., Japan
China announced Thursday it was removing its COVID-19-era restrictions on group travel to nearly 80 countries including the United States and Japan.
Japan vs. Sweden start time, odds, line: Soccer expert makes Women’s World Cup picks, quarterfinal predictions
SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has locked in his 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup picks and predictions for Japan vs. Sweden on Friday
POLL Japan’s July core inflation likely slowed on weaker commodity prices
Japan’s core inflation likely eased in July, according to a Reuters poll of analysts, weighed by softer commodity prices, although the indicator is set hold above the central bank’s 2% target for the 16th straight month.
Japan Ex-PM Aso’s ‘Fight for Taiwan’ Remark in Line With Official View, Lawmaker Says
TOKYO (Reuters) – Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso’s remark on Tuesday that his country must show “the resolve to fight” to defend Taiwan from attack was in line with Tokyo’s official stance, a lawmaker close to Aso told a TV show late on Wednesday.