News

How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren ...
Rolling Out5d
How Japan’s rice diet protects heart health
The question of how Japanese people manage to maintain some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world while consuming ...
I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...
China, Japan, S.Korea central bank deputies discussed US tariffs
China, Japan and South Korea finance and central bank officials met and discussed the impact of U.S. tariffs on the global ...
Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most popular souvenirs. But where do they come from?
Katsuo-ji offers visitors two different types of Darumas: the Kachi-Daruma, the classic doll known as “the winning Daruma” ...
NATO and Japan to deepen defence ties amid threats from Russia, China
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed on Wednesday to deepen his country's cooperation with NATO in the defence ...
Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte vowed Wednesday to further deepen military ties while ...
Morgan Stanley raising about $920 million for Japan real estate fund: Sources
The US firm is the latest global asset manager to set its sights on Japanese real estate. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
CNN6d
How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
That left them no option but to mingle with locals to get directions, sparking encounters that have unlocked a full display of friendliness from Japanese people. The journey from Cape Sata at the ...
Nintendo apologizes for "any inconvenience" caused by Switch 2 pre-orders in Japan causing the eShop to malfunction for 5 days in a row
A redditor reports that the Nintendo eShop has been malfunctioning for "five consecutive days" due to the high-demand for ...
Rice crisis: Japan releases strategic reserves to ease prices of nation’s most important food
It’s eaten with almost every meal, but a shortage of rice has sent prices soaring in Japan. The crisis has forced the ...
ABC News6d
3 people are missing after an ambulance helicopter crashes in southwestern Japan
A medical transport helicopter fell into the sea in southwestern Japan, killing the patient and two other people TOKYO -- A medical transport helicopter fell into the sea in southwestern Japan ...