China curbs dual-use item exports to Japan over Taiwan remarks
Dual-use items refer to products, software, and technologies that have legitimate civilian uses, but can also be adapted for military purposes, such as the development of weapons…
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Japan’s business leaders praise PM Takaichi’s economic policies
At a New Year’s celebration held by three major economic organisations in Tokyo on Tuesday, many participants expressed a positive outlook on the administration’s push for…
Sumo restaurant in Tokyo teaches foreign visitors about the ancient sport
On the underground floor of a 10-story mixed-use building, the press was given a sneak peek of a restaurant that features a combination of sumo and washoku cuisine in an…
Tsunami can travel vast distances before striking, warn Japanese researchers
An analysis of last summer's quake showed that tsunami initially traveled across the Pacific Ocean and reached South America, about 15,000 kilometres away from the epicenter. The…
China considering tightening exports of certain rare earths to Japan
The move is in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent 'erroneous remarks' on Taiwan and her continued refusal to retract them, a source familiar with the…
Japanese automakers losing market share in Southeast Asia amid increased competition from Chinese brands
In response, Japanese car companies have been scaling back production in Thailand one after another. This could deal a blow to supply chains in the Southeast Asia region, which is…
Japan’s ‘Kokuho’ craze shines spotlight on classical performing arts
The phenomenal blockbuster film has delighted the classical performing arts industry, which hopes to expand its fan base.
7 taken to hospitals, 1 dead after choking on mochi in Tokyo during first 3 days of New Year
From 2020 to 2024 in Tokyo, a total of 338 people were rushed to the hospital after choking on mochi, with 33 of them dying.
Strong earthquake jolts western Japan, no tsunami threat
The magnitude is estimated at 6.2.
New Year’s ‘No.1 tuna’ hauls in record US$3.3mil at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market
It is the highest price on record since 1999.