Why Japan is unhappy with its PM over shopping vouchers
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba has found himself in hot water after he distributed gift vouchers worth 100,000 yen ($670) to 15 ...
Japan's Sapporo needs to be more transparent on real estate sales, board candidate says
Beer manufacturer Sapporo Holdings Ltd needs to be more transparent about its plans to divest some of its substantial real ...
What’s the future of baseball in Japan as the best players leave for MLB?
Shohei Ohtani is widely regarded as the best player in Major League Baseball. He's among many Japanese stars who have left to ...
2 die in fire at home in western Japan
Three people were found without vital signs in a fire that broke out Monday morning in a house in Kochi, western Japan, and ...
Japan PM Ishiba's cabinet approval hits record low, Asahi reports
Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government dropped to a record low after he handed out gift ...
Dodgers vs. Cubs in Tokyo Series: Everything to know as 2025 MLB regular season kicks off in Japan
For the first time in six years, Major League Baseball games will be played in Japan this season. The Chicago Cubs and ...
In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own
Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy ...
Japan’s Kadokawa Unveils Two New Asian-Focused Titles at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
Japan's Kadokawa is set to make a splash at Hong Kong FilMart with new titles aimed at the Asian market, featuring stars with ...
Filmart: Korea’s CJ ENM, Japan’s TBS Unveil Big-Budget Game Show ‘Mugen Loop’
Featuring Koko of K-pop girl group izna, the high-concept reality series is the first project to emerge from a partnership signed by the two East Asian entertainment giants.
Dodgers' Mookie Betts out of Japan Series vs. Cubs due to illness
All-Star shortstop Mookie Betts is battling an illness that's caused him to become dehydrated and lose 15 pounds, manager ...
‘Parasite’ Studio CJ ENM and Japan’s TBS Join Forces for Game Show ‘Mugen Loop’
Korea's CJ ENM and Tokyo Broadcasting System are set to premiere their first co-produced unscripted series, 'Mugen Loop.' ...
Japan's Nomura ties up with regional bank Hyakujushi to boost wealth business
Nomura Holdings , Japan's largest securities firm, said on Monday it has partnered with regional lender Hyakujushi Bank to ...