Kyoto is moving to bar visitors from the intimate, private alleys of its famed geisha district after a wave of “out-of-control” behavior – from harassment to intrusive photography – outraged residents and performers
When a tourist brazenly climbed onto a sacred torii gate in Japan, it ignited a firestorm of public anger and rekindled heated debates over visitor etiquette, the protection of cultural sites, and how authorities should deal with disruptive foreign visitors
A new World Economic Forum analysis reveals that Japan and Italy now top the list of the world’s oldest populations – intensifying pressure on pensions, healthcare systems and labor markets
The Asian Games wrapped up in Japan on Sunday with a dazzling display of teenage talent and unforgettable athletic triumphs. But the spotlight on those rising stars was dimmed by growing organisational woes and unresolved logistical questions
Newly translated pages from Albert Einstein’s travel diaries have unearthed troublingly xenophobic passages, casting a shadow over his image as a humanist icon and reigniting debate among historians
Japan’s Nippon Paint will acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asia decorative paints business for $1.35 billion – a bold strategic move that expands its regional footprint and raises the stakes for rivals in the booming coatings market
The 47th Asia Fashion Fair Osaka 2026 (Spring) kicks off today, putting cutting-edge textiles, sustainable materials, and regional sourcing in the spotlight as key forces reshaping Japan’s fashion and apparel scene
Major cruise lines are bankrolling a bold new cruise terminal in Okinawa – a project set to massively increase capacity, transform the passenger experience, and cement the island’s status as Asia’s premier cruise hub
Asia’s once red-hot data center boom is cooling as power shortages, tighter regulations and surging land costs bite – forcing operators to pause expansions, scale back footprints and push out investment timelines
In a strategic pivot, Japan’s NEC has halted its in-house quantum computer project, Nikkei Asia reports – redirecting efforts toward software development and strategic partnerships as the global race for quantum technology intensifies
Athletes took centre stage as the vibrant Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games drew to a close, with standout performers honoured in a dazzling ceremony that celebrated sporting excellence and regional unity
From Nintendo to Sanrio, Japan’s entertainment giants are bracing for an AI onslaught – emerging technologies that are transforming how content is created, testing the limits of IP protection, and rattling investor confidence
A UN report warns that international criminal groups are exploiting digital tools to extend their reach across Asia and beyond – using cyberattacks, vast online fraud operations and encrypted networks to fuel and hide their activity
NemosLab is redefining Japan’s time-honored physical-collection scene-harnessing the cultural magnetism of K-content and cutting-edge digital tech to open bold new value chains for collectors and brands alike
Experts at the “Envisioning ONE ASIA” forum examined Asia’s shared future, highlighting Japan’s evolving role in regional integration, economic cooperation and cultural exchange across the continent.
Shin Ohashi propelled Team Japan to the top of the standings midway through the Asian Games, delivering standout performances that bolstered the nation’s medal hopes across multiple disciplines.
The OCA has enthusiastically endorsed Japan’s lean, cost-conscious model for future Asian Games, praising its use of compact venues and trimmed budgets as a sustainable blueprint for host cities
Japan is wooing young Indian researchers with new AI and chemistry initiatives, offering funding, joint labs and industry ties to boost innovation and counter a shrinking domestic talent pool.
Japan’s Asian Games organisers have sounded the alarm over vast swathes of empty seats, warning that weak ticket sales and dwindling fan interest threaten to tarnish the event’s global reputation
The Asian Games opened amid logistical snags and public frustration, fueling fresh doubts over Japan’s readiness and capacity to host major international sporting events.