Tokyo, Japan – Netmarble and Netmarble Nexus have released a brand-new preview trailer for their highly anticipated mobile RPG, Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, giving fans a deeper look at the game’s combat system, story, and anime-inspired world. The latest footage was showcased during the Shangri-La Frontier Day 2026 presentation, building excitement ahead of the … Read more
Seoul/Tokyo/Taipei — Asian financial markets suffered a dramatic downturn on Friday, with an estimated $750 billion in market value erased across the region amid a broad-based investor sell-off. The sharp decline hit major stock exchanges in South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, raising concerns about growing uncertainty in global financial markets. According to market data cited … Read more
Tokyo / New York |SoftBank Group reported a dramatic surge in earnings for the January–March 2026 quarter, with net profit more than tripling year-over-year to 1.83 trillion yen (approximately $11.6 billion). The Japanese technology investment giant said the sharp rise in profit was primarily fueled by the soaring valuation of its investment in OpenAI, the … Read more
Tokyo, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. announced Tuesday an ambitious push toward artificial intelligence–driven autonomous technology, revealing plans to equip 90% of its future vehicle lineup with next-generation self-driving systems as part of a broader strategy to revive sluggish global sales. The automaker said the new AI-powered autonomous driving technology will debut by the end … Read more
Tokyo, Japan — Japan’s progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions showed signs of slowing in fiscal year 2024, according to government data released Tuesday, raising concerns about the pace of its climate commitments. The country emitted approximately 994 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent during the fiscal year ending March 2025. While this marks … Read more
TOKYO, Japan — Convenience store sales in Japan continued their upward momentum in February, marking the 12th consecutive month of year-over-year growth, according to new data released by the Japan Franchise Association. Total same-store sales across seven major convenience store chains reached ¥868.86 billion (approximately $5.8 billion USD), representing a 1.6% increase compared to February … Read more
Taipei, Taiwan: As artificial intelligence drives record investment and market gains, concerns are growing in Taiwan that the AI frenzy could turn into a bubble—raising echoes of the dot-com crash that rocked global markets in 2000. Those worries were voiced publicly by TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei, who acknowledged investor anxiety during an earnings call in … Read more
Tokyo:Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan are increasingly facing uncertainty as the government moves forward with a stricter crackdown on illegal employment, amid rising public resentment and labor market pressures. Minh, a Vietnamese worker who arrived in Japan in 2015 under the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), represents thousands caught in this difficult situation. For nearly … Read more
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit the United States around March 20 for talks with President Donald Trump, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. The planned meeting is seen as an important step toward reaffirming the strong Japan–U.S. alliance ahead of President Trump’s anticipated visit to China. Preparations are already underway for … Read more
Tokyo/New Delhi: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s blockbuster film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, which created history at the box office in 2024, has now made its way to Japan. The film was officially released in Japan on January 16, and its premiere received an overwhelming response from fans. During the promotional visit, Rashmika Mandanna was … Read more
TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to reassure global investors as Japan faces mounting pressure from financial markets over the government’s 18.3 trillion yen ($137 billion) stimulus package, much of which is set to be funded through additional borrowing. The warning signs emerged during a November 17 meeting at the prime minister’s residence, … Read more
Tokyo — In response to a surge in bear sightings across Japan, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co is set to introduce an unprecedented insurance product that protects tourism-related businesses from profit losses caused by bear intrusions. The product — the first of its kind in the insurance industry — will be available starting … Read more
Tokyo | Japan’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to usher in a “new golden era” of the Japan-U.S. alliance, vowing to strengthen defense deterrence and deepen economic ties during their first summit in Tokyo. Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, declared that she was “convinced” she … Read more
Tokyo: Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday pledged to accelerate the country’s defense expansion and complete an early revision of its national security strategy, citing growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Delivering her first policy speech in parliament since taking office on Tuesday, Takaichi said Japan will reach its target of … Read more
LDP and Japan Innovation Party join hands — Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister Tokyo: In a stunning political twist, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have struck a breakthrough coalition deal. Senior leaders from both sides confirmed that the JIP will support the … Read more
