As the Asian Games approach, a wave of cricket fever is sweeping Japan – workshops, TV features and hands-on clinics are demystifying the game, spotlighting its stars and showcasing how …
The NFL is betting on Japan as its springboard into Asia – the league’s regional chief promises more headline-grabbing games, deeper immersive fan experiences and a bold, long-term push for …
Twenty members of Team Singapore, competing across nine sports, head to the Asian Para Games in Japan – determined to build on past successes and elevate the nation’s profile in …
Nagoya comes alive as Asia’s biggest sporting spectacle kicks off – complete with a limited-run 360° open-top bus tour. Fans and visitors can soak up immersive, street-level panoramas as the …
Dust off your passport-Asia is gearing up to lead 2026 travel trends, with Japan and Thailand seeing dramatic spikes in visitor demand, according to new Yahoo Finance data
Global science innovation is rapidly shifting to Asia as investment, talent, and R&D infrastructure surge, challenging Western dominance and reshaping pharmaceutical competition worldwide.
Nikkei has unveiled a new stock index that zeroes in on Japan’s booming entertainment sector. It tracks leading film, music, gaming and media companies as investors ride a pop‑culture-fueled growth …
Caught in a political firestorm, Japan’s $2 trillion national pension fund now faces fierce scrutiny over its governance, investment strategy and transparency – leaving lawmakers and retirees increasingly worried about …
Japan’s Kinki Softball Little League is set to proudly represent the Asia-Pacific region at this summer’s Little League Softball® World Series, presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, in Greenville
East Asian nations are poised for a winter-sports showdown that could reshape the region’s athletic order – a fierce battle of grit and gold as bold, emerging rivals clash on …
Nikkei Asia reports Japan is ramping up investment – doubling its science and technology budget to $380 billion over the next five years – in an ambitious push to turbocharge …
Japan’s clothing imports from China have plunged to a 31-year low as retailers flock to lower-cost factories across Southeast Asia – a dramatic reshuffle that is rewiring supply chains and …
Japan swept aside China PR in emphatic fashion to lift a third title, capping a dominant campaign. Clinical finishing and a rock‑solid, disciplined defence showcased Japan’s rising regional supremacy
Osaka has abandoned its controversial proposal to impose a tax on foreign tourists, following public backlash and concerns over potential impacts on the city’s vital tourism industry, officials announced yesterday.
Japan’s recent reforms to the Science Council have sparked tensions between academics and the government, raising concerns over academic independence and political interference, according to the East Asia Forum.
Japan, long plagued by “karoshi” or death from overwork, is seeing signs of change as companies adopt shorter hours and flexible policies, signaling a cultural shift towards better work-life balance.
Citizen scientists are leading efforts to monitor radiation and restore ecosystems in Japan’s Fukushima disaster zone. Their grassroots work complements official projects, fostering community resilience and environmental recovery.
LPU hosted Asia’s first International Boomerang Championship, where Japan’s Haruki clinched top honours. The event marked a significant milestone, drawing competitors across the region to showcase their skills.
Japan’s ruling party chief urged leveraging the Asia trade bloc in upcoming US negotiations, aiming to strengthen regional ties and enhance Japan’s bargaining position in economic talks, Bloomberg reports.
Asian stocks dipped as renewed U.S. tariff worries and a tech-sector sell-off dented sentiment. Japan bucked the regional downtrend, buoyed by softer CPI data that offered a modest lift, Investing.com …