Tokyo stocks end mixed on weaker yen, Fast Retailing tumble

This file photo shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Friday, as buying of exporter shares on a weaker yen was offset by a tumble of market heavyweight Fast Retailing on concern about lower...

Japanese delegation visits Dholera to explore investment opportunities

The visit by the Japanese delegation highlights Dholera's rising global prominence and its potential to serve as India's gateway to advanced manufacturing, the official statement added. Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, led a high-level...

Japanese vessel expelled after illegally entering territorial waters of China's Chiwei Yu

BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Friday said that a Japanese fishing vessel had been expelled after illegally entering the territorial waters of China's Chiwei Yu. The CCG has taken necessary control measures...

Japanese envoy urges Taliban to reopen schools for girls, warns of healthcare crisis

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 11 (ANI): Japanese Ambassador in Kabul, Takayoshi Kuromaya, has called on the Taliban government in Afghanistan to reopen schools and universities for girls, particularly in medical fields, warning that the continued ban...

Tokyo is missing 'Blade Runner' where it needs it most

From "Lost in Translation" to the Japanese-inspired aesthetics of "Blade Runner," Tokyo’s image overseas has long been one of skyscrapers jutting into the sky. But it’s easy to forget that it was only recently that the capital developed...

Japanese food is about more than trends — big brands are getting it wrong

Japanese desserts are having a moment in the UK (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) From ramen to sushi, plenty of delicious Japanese dishes have become staples on restaurant menus across the UK over the last few years. But most recently, Brits...

Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono meets Gujarat CM, highlights Japan’s intent to deepen ties with state

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 11 (ANI): Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, accompanied by Japan's Minister of Economic and Development Affairs, Koyoko Hokugo, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in...

Japanese VC Firm UTEC Launches $326 Million Fund

The UTEC team. Courtesy of UTEC The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC), a Japanese venture capital firm specializing in science and technology startups, has announced the close of its sixth fund with 47 billion yen ($326 million) in...

Tokyo Taxi: Lee Jun Young to debut in Japanese Cinema with Yoji Yamada's next, know char...

After making waves in the K-drama scene, Lee Jun Young is set to captivate audiences with his acting prowess in a different industry. He will be making his Japanese industry debut with the next film by iconic director Yoji Yamada, titled Tokyo...

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling Makes Texas Debut in Houston

Yokohama Tire’s GEOLANDAR A/T4 now available in 100 sizes

Tokyo, Japan – Yokohama Tire announced a major size expansion of its versatile all-terrain tire, the GEOLANDAR A/T4™ G018. The tire, engineered for light trucks, SUVs and CUVs, is now available in 100 sizes, including 33 newly added Euro-metric...

Yokohama manhole lid possibly blown off in 'air hammer phenomenon'

Downpours on Thursday night in Yokohama City, near Tokyo, may have caused a manhole cover to blow off, allowing water to gush out onto streets. The incident occurred at an intersection in Yokohama's Kohoku Ward shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday....

Tokyo Collectible Guide in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4

Hinted all the way back in the Airport level, we are finally going to the futuristic version of Tokyo in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. This venue is used as a competition backdrop, similar to the Rio and Skater Island before it, giving you three...

Japanese Race Horse Famous For Losing Gains Fame Via Mobile Game

Haru Urara, a retired Japanese race horse known for never winning a race, has seen a resurgence in popularity due to a mobile game. The 29-year-old mare, who retired in 2004, inspired a character in the game Uma Musume Pretty Derby, which launched...

Japanese Govt to Estimate Cost of Underground Shelters for Missile Attacks, Other Emergencies

The Yomiuri Shimbun The Yomiuri Shimbun 13:37 JST, July 11, 2025 The central government will estimate the cost for an evacuation shelter modeled after one currently being designed by the Tokyo metropolitan government, with an aim to make such...

Tokyo Lifestyle posts annual sales growth fueled by global expansion

Tokyo Lifestyle has reported an uplift in sales for the last fiscal year as it continued to grow its network across all markets. The US-listed Japanese retailer saw revenue increase 7.4 per cent to US$210.1 million in the year ended March 31....

Japanese VC Jafco Group to set up $684m fund to mint ‘deep tech’ unicorns

Tokyo Ghoul Celebration Reminds Us How Influential the Series Is (And Why it Needs to Come Back)

It’s 2014, and the edge was all the rage. People were back into leather, needless misery, and lots of violence. It was the perfect time for something like Tokyo Ghoul to arrive and take the anime scene by storm. It was a violent gothic horror...

Tokyo Is Missing Blade Runner Where It Needs It Most

(Bloomberg Opinion) -- From Lost in Translation to the Japanese-inspired aesthetics of Blade Runner, Tokyo’s image overseas has long been one of skyscrapers jutting into the sky. But it’s easy to forget that it was only recently that the capital...

Japanese 'sex offerings' to Soviet troops in 1945 fully exposed

TOKYO -- Many acts of sexual violence against women during World War II have been shrouded in darkness. But one incident from 80 years ago in Manchuria -- in what was then the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo -- has come to light thanks to the...