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…
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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.
Japan’s defence ministry to extend reemployment support for SDF personnel to age 65 amid labour shortage
It will be implemented in fiscal 2026 and is expected to alleviate concerns about post-retirement life, as well as help reduce young people’s reluctance toward joining the SDFs,…
K-fashion accelerates push into Japan, China with offline expansion
Industry insiders say overseas expansion is no longer optional. Sluggish domestic consumption, economic uncertainty and long-term demographic pressures have reduced room for…
Japan PM Takaichi, US President Trump speak by phone, agree for PM Takaichi to visit U.S. in spring
With US President Donald Trump set to visit China in April, Japan aims to secure a March visit for PM Sanae Takaichi to showcase a rock-solid alliance to both domestic and global…
Japan’s Imperial family has long history with horses, former racehorses now on Imperial duties
Horses have been used in rituals and events at the Imperial court since ancient times.