Japan’s hawkish turn under Takaichi tests India’s balancing act

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to congratulate Sanae Takaichi on becoming Japan’s new leader this week, calling India–Japan ties “vital for peace, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.” The statement came at a...

PSC engages Japanese Business Mission on expanding investment in Guyana

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) recently participated in the JETRO Guyana Business Mission 2025, held from October 22–23, 2025, which brought together a high-level Japanese delegation representing 14 companies across multiple industries....

Japan’s new premier pledges early boost to defence spending, ‘proactive’ fiscal moves

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Friday to accelerate a defence spending target by two years, as her government pursues proactive fiscal expansion on strategic priorities. In her first policy...

Suzuki revive cult-classic VanVan as part of new electric concept range in Japan

Previous Slide◀ Next Slide▶ 1 of 4 Suzuki are showing off a new range of next-gen sustainable concepts in Japan, with a funky e-VanVan urban electric naked leading the charge. Official details remain scarce, but the plucky funster is making its...

Israel-Japan Relations Amid the Gaza War

Since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, it has become clear that Israel-Japan relations are being impacted by current events. This year, then-Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi pronounced, “For Japan, which...

Japan ruling party proposes higher departure tax for international travellers

PUBLISHED : 24 Oct 2025 at 11:13 Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday called for hiking the departure tax from the current 1,000 yen (215 baht) per person, hoping to use the increased revenue to address challenges posed by a surge...

Tokyo drift: Why the EU is going all-in on Japan

Torrents of European tourists have flocked to Japan lately to take selfies in front of Mount Fuji, sample a real matcha lattè, and gorge on intricately-assembled sushi. The European Commission has been flying out there too – but with a very...

How Chef Tyler Florence And Chef José Andrés Are Bringing Japan’s Finest Wagyu Beef To U.S. Tables

Japanese wagyu Tyler Florence Japanese Wagyu — revered globally for its rich marbling, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and umami depth — has long stood as a symbol of craftsmanship, precision, and heritage. Now, in its sixth year, the Government of...

Nissan Smyrna impacted by supplier fire, halts production for two days 

Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant halted production for two days following a supplier’s plant fire resulting in a parts shortage. Last month, numerous automakers had to halt production after materials were charred in a blaze at an Oswego,...

Japan’s Geothermal Energy In Spotlight

TOKYO, Oct 24 (News On Japan) - Geothermal energy is drawing growing global attention as a key to combating global warming and achieving a decarbonized society. Among clean energy sources, it stands out for its stability and scalability. Japan,...

Cyberattack drives UK car production to 73-year low as tax threat looms

Published on 24/10/2025 - 14:24 GMT+2 •Updated 14:35 Britain’s car factories have suffered their sharpest downturn in decades after a major cyberattack paralysed output at Jaguar Land Rover, the country’s biggest manufacturer. New figures from the...

Japan Inflation Rises As New PM Eyes Economic Package

Japanese inflation accelerated last month, official data showed Friday, ahead of a maiden policy speech by new Prime Minister Sakae Takaichi who has promised to ease pressure on households. Takaichi's predecessor Shigeru Ishiba survived barely a...

Where was Nobody Wants This season 2 filmed? Complete guide to all filming locations and other production details

Nobody Wants This season 2 is filmed in current-day Los Angeles throughout the city's different neighborhoods. Filming primarily occurred in real places and public spaces around Malibu, Westwood, Hancock Park, Silver Lake, Eagle Rock, Highland...

Japanese Man Arrested for Stealing Rare Pokemon Cards From Ex-Boss

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Fukuoka Prefecture on Wednesday, accused of stealing Pokemon cards collected by his former boss. Takeshi Inoue, whose residence and occupation are unknown, was working for a construction company at the time. He...

Alaska LNG developer signs latest preliminary offtake deal with Japanese customer

Glenfarne says newest agreement brings contracted capacity closer to the level needed to reach financial close for the project Glenfarne chief executive Brendan Duval speaks during the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference in Houston, Texas, US...

Japan’s Faster Inflation Highlights Need for Takaichi Response

Japan’s key price measure picked up pace on higher energy costs, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for further rate hikes and underscoring a key challenge facing new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 2.9%...

Core Inflation in Japan Rises

Tokyo - Saba: Japan's core consumer inflation rose 2.9% year-on-year in September, remaining above the central bank's 2% target and maintaining market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike, data released Friday showed. This data will be...

Lee Jae-myung’s Tokyo First: Symbolism Loud, Structure Quiet

On the Japanese side, Prime Minister Ishiba has his own incentives. With rising domestic calls for him to step down and a complex phase in relations with Washington, Ishiba benefits from calm ties with Seoul and a carefully managed language on...

Japanese Artist’s Paper Cutouts Create a Bottle-sized Fantasy World

The Yomiuri Shimbun Precisely made paper cutouts seem to float in glass bottles. By Kenji Iwaasa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 11:00 JST, October 24, 2025 One artist is taking kirie paper cutouts to the next level with her skill at creating...

World of HR: The majority of employers in Japan plan to hire foreign-born workers

Japan’s immigrant population hit a record high of 3.95 million this year, yet as its native-born population continues to fall, some Japanese aren’t ready for the country to diversify. Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world (ranking...