Taipei, Taiwan: As artificial intelligence drives record investment and market gains, concerns are growing in Taiwan…
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Vietnamese Workers Face Uncertainty as Japan Tightens Crackdown on Illegal Labor
Tokyo:Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan are increasingly facing uncertainty as the government moves forward with a…
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Likely to Visit U.S. Around March 20 for Talks with President Trump
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit the United States around March 20…
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‘Pushpa 2’ Releases in Japan: Rashmika Mandanna Gets Emotional After Receiving Letters and Gifts from Fans
Tokyo/New Delhi: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s blockbuster film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, which created history…
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Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Violation After Border Incident
Bangkok: Thailand on Tuesday accused Cambodian forces of violating a recently agreed ceasefire after a cross-border…
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Hospital Dogs Bring Comfort and Normalcy to Seriously Ill Children in Japan
Tokyo: In a quiet pediatric ward in Tokyo, the arrival of a Labrador retriever named Masa…
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Overtourism Persists in Hokkaido’s Biei Despite Cutting Down Iconic Trees
Asahikawa, Japan: Overtourism continues to challenge the small town of Biei in Hokkaido, even after local…
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Tepco Pledges Safety as It Prepares to Restart World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco) has pledged to place safety as its top priority as…
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Upstart Criminal Networks Shake Japan’s Traditional Yakuza
Tokyo — Japan’s long-established yakuza gangs are facing an unexpected challenge, not from police alone but…
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Life Lessons From a Bestseller: How a Japanese Children’s Book Turns Mistakes Into Moments of Growth
In a year dominated by fantasy epics and literary mysteries, Japan’s bestselling book of 2025 tells…
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Japan Government Sued Over Alleged ‘Unconstitutional’ Climate Inaction
Tokyo: In a landmark legal move, hundreds of citizens across Japan on Thursday filed a lawsuit…
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Japan’s Exports Surge on Strong U.S. and EU Demand, Trade Surplus Widens
Japan’s Exports Surge on Strong U.S. and EU Demand, Trade Surplus Widens Japan’s exports recorded their…
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Tokyo Police Arrest Man and Two Women Over Secretly Filmed Sex Videos
Tokyo police have arrested a 39-year-old man and two women for allegedly secretly filming sexual encounters…
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Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Found Guilty of Collusion With Foreign Forces
Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai…
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South Korean Police Raid Unification Church Offices Over Alleged Illegal Payments
Seoul: South Korean police on Monday carried out raids on multiple offices and properties of the…
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China Releases Audio Claiming Advance Notice to Japan Before Radar-Lock Incident, Raising Tensions
Beijing: China’s military on Tuesday released audio recordings that it says prove Japan was informed in…
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Takaichi Moves to Calm Markets as Bond Yields Spike and Yen Weakens
TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to reassure global investors as Japan faces mounting…
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PM Takaichi’s ‘Work, Work, Work, Work’ Remark Tops Japan’s 2025 Catchphrase List
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s famous remark — “I will work, work, work, work and…
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Japan Launches First Insurance to Cover Lost Profits from Bear Intrusions at Tourist Sites
Tokyo — In response to a surge in bear sightings across Japan, Tokio Marine & Nichido…
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Japan’s Reputation for Safety Shaken as Car Thefts and Home Burglaries Surge
Nagoya — Japan, long admired for its orderly and low-crime society, is facing a growing wave…
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