Aussie’s looking for autumn adventures can head to Japan for its world-renowned rail network

As monthly searches for “Autumn in Japan” increases, Aussies looking for their next adventure can enjoy Japan’s world-renowned rail network, offering an entirely different perspective away from popular viewing spots. These journeys glide through...

Toku Eyes snapped up by Tokyo-listed Topcon Corporation

The NZ-founded but US-based medical technology startup uses AI-powered software to screen the eye for cardiovascular and kidney disease. Toku Eyes founder Ehsan Vaghefi. Locally founded medical technology startup Toku Eyes has been sold to a...

Governor Gianforte leading trade mission to South Korea and Japan

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte announced he will lead a trade mission to South Korea and Japan, focusing on Montana's agricultural, manufacturing, photonics and bioscience industries. The mission, scheduled from October 19 to October 25...

Bank of Japan’s Ueda keeps cards close to chest ahead of October meeting

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda likely left Washington last week with little conviction that global headwinds will allow the central bank to raise interest rates as soon as this month, with finance officials...

QUT Signs MOU With Japan Bioindustry Association To Advance Bioindustries

QUT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bioindustry Association (JBA) to strengthen collaboration and drive innovation in the biomanufacutring sectors in Japan and Australia. The agreement aims to advance bioindustries in...

Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Icon?【A Guide to Japanese Meme Culture】

October 20, 2025 Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Icon?【A Guide to Japanese Meme Culture】 Grant citizenship of Floptropica to this diva! By Takeshi Dylan Sadachi Who is アレン様 (Allen-sama)? From Allen-sama’s first book (©KADOKAWA / Photo by Yoshinobu...

Newsweek Japan: Gerald Curtis (20)

When the U.S.-Japan Parliamentary Exchange and the Shimoda Conference work was winding down, I became involved in another non-academic project that turned out to be one of the most interesting I have worked on.

BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2025 India vs Korea vs Japan: Teaser, teams, prize pool, dates, and PMGC slots

Krafton revealed the teaser of the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2025, which features teams from India, Japan, and South Korea. A total of 16 teams will compete from October 31 to November 2 for a whopping prize pool of ₹1 crore ($113,000). Two...

Leylah Fernandez rules Japan Open for her fifth career title

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez poses with the winner’s trophy after defeating Czech Republic’s Tereza Valentova in their women’s singles final match at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Osaka on October 19, 2025. (Photo by PAUL MILLER / AFP)...

Asia shares led higher by Japan rally, earnings optimism

SYDNEY :Asian share markets pushed higher on Monday amid optimism on earnings as reporting season gets into full swing, while a reading on U.S. inflation is expected to be no more than a speed bump on the way to further rate cuts. Data on the...

Protected: The Pink Cow: California-Mexican Comfort Food in the Heart of Tokyo

Backstage Notes From Yesterday’s WWE Supershow in Tokyo, Japan, Note on AJ Styles’ Emotional Sendoff

As previously reported, following the main event of yesterday’s WWE Supershow live event in Tokyo, Japan, CM Punk and Shinsuke Nakamura introduced former WWE Champion AJ Styles, noting that it was likely Styles’ final time wrestling in front of...

Saudi crown prince sends cable of condolences after passing of former Japan PM

Murayama, best known for making a statement apologising over World War II, died Friday aged 101 He issued the 1995 statement on the 50th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in which he expressed “deep remorse” over the country’s atrocities in Asia...

Japan Steel targets Chinese EV demand for magnesium molding machines

Materials Auto parts makers increasingly turn to megaparts that are lighter than aluminum A magnesium injection molding machine with a 3,000-ton clamp force is produced at a Japan Steel Works plant in Hiroshima, Japan. (Photo by Annu Nishioka)...

Japan airplane parts makers feel tailwind from zero-Trump tariff

TOKYO -- Just over a month has passed since the Trump administration eliminated tariffs on Japanese-made airplane parts, giving Japan a competitive edge over countries like those in Southeast Asia, where tariffs still apply. In response, Japanese...

Sunspel Goes for Global Growth With Paris, Tokyo Openings and U.S. Bespoke Rollout

British heritage label Sunspel is accelerating its international retail footprint with a slate of strategic openings in Paris, which opened Thursday, and an upcoming flagship in Tokyo, which is slated for February. France has a pivotal role in...

Isabeau Levito finishes in 4th, Japan sweeps medals at Grand Prix France

"Boooooo" - Major WWE Star reacts To Not Being Part of Japan Tour 

WWE recently presented Crown Jewel from Australia before the RAW roster made the trip to Japan for several events, whilst SmackDown headed back to the States for their show in San Jose on Friday night. This means that a number of stars missed the...

Indian tourists to soon use UPI for payments in Japan as NPCI ties up with NTT DATA

The move comes as Japan records a growing number of visitors from India.Indian tourists visiting Japan will soon be able to make digital payments using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps at select merchants across the country. The...

Chinese Marine Scientific Research in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone

Earlier this month, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) reported that the marine research vessel Xiangyanghong 22 (total length 89.65 meters, gross tonnage 3,381 tons), which belongs to the East China Sea Bureau of the Ministry of Natural...