Yen and Takaichinomics: Why Japan’s Debt Now Pays More Than US Stocks

For the first time in two decades, Japan’s own debt pays more than America’s equity. That’s not a misprint—it’s the quiet earthquake beneath global capital flows. The 10-year Japanese Government Bond now yields more than dividends on the S&P 500,...

Who is Ran Takahashi? Japanese volleyball star denies cheating scandal involving adult film actress Saika Kawakita

Japanese volleyball sensation Ran Takahashi, 24, has spoken out following widespread speculation about his private life and cheating rumors after Bunshun Online, a major Japanese entertainment outlet, published reports linking him to model Uka and...

Two men arrested for allegedly dumping waste at Tokyo demolition site

Tokyo police have arrested two men on suspicion of illegally dumping industrial waste at a residential demolition site in the capital. The suspects are both Turkish nationals -- 26-year-old Mustafa Akin, a former representative director of a...

Hawaiʻi Balked At Natural Gas. Now, It Could Lower Energy Bills

Critics say an agreement between the state and a Japanese energy firm lacks details and could bind Hawaiʻi to using fossil fuel to produce electricity. For more than a decade, natural gas was off the table as an energy source for Hawaiʻi,...

Sanae Takaichi’s Rise: What Japan’s first female PM means for India–Japan relations

The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister could be a pivotal moment for India–Japan relations. She is the protégé of Abe Shinzo but she has never been to India. Under Takaichi’s leadership, India–Japan ties are expected...

Taiwan's Machine Tool Industry Faces Pressure from Both Ends

Machine tool illustration. Photo courtesy of United Daily News Group. The Taiwan Machinery Association (TAMI) stated yesterday (October 21) that the Japanese yen has depreciated by 48% since 2021, while the New Taiwan dollar has weakened by only...

What could supply chain snags in the auto industry mean for car buyers?

Posted/updated on: October 23, 2025 at 6:35 am Joe Raedle/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Car buyers may face elevated prices and a shortage of some vehicles due to a supply chain snarled by tariffs and challenges accessing crucial materials, some...

Beijing's Daxing district's industrial output to hit $14b

Daxing district, home to Beijing's second international airport, is expected to see the total output of its industrial sectors reach 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) this year, according to district director Liu Yang. Located in southern Beijing,...

Chicago soybeans rise on China trade optimism, Japan purchase proposal

BEIJING - Chicago soybean futures rose on Thursday, supported by hopes of a potential trade deal with top buyer China, while news of a Japanese proposal to boost purchases of U.S. soybeans lent further support. As of 0345 GMT, the most-active...

Audio-Technica Unveils ATH-ADX7000: Japan-Built Flagship Open-Back Headphones with HXDT Drivers: Paris Audio Visual Show 2025

Audio-Technica has raised the bar for open-back headphones with the introduction of the ATH-ADX7000 True Open-Air model, the new flagship of its acclaimed ADX line. Designed and handcrafted in Japan, the ATH-ADX7000 leverages over 60 years of...

Week in Beef: Giant feedlot sale | Healthy consumers go for beef | The rise of King River

The Week in Beef team this week look into Australia’s largest ever feedlot transaction, the legacy of the sellers and how it fits in with the buyers. Japanese-owned Rangers Valley was purchased by Stanbroke last week for what is believed to be...

Audio-Technica Fires Back at Ortofon with New AT33x Phono Cartridge Range — Handcrafted in Japan with Stereo and Mono Versions

Audio-Technica has finally answered the call. After more than a decade since its last major cartridge update, the Japanese brand returns with the all-new AT33x Series, a handcrafted Moving Coil lineup that feels like a direct response to Ortofon’s...

Eddie Jones plots shock against much-changed Australia in Tokyo

Australia made 13 changes and named Nick Champion de Crespigny captain as they begin a five-Test tour on Saturday in Tokyo against Eddie Jones's Japan, with the former Wallabies coach plotting a shock. Joe Schmidt's men will afterwards head to...

A taste of Australia that's winning winning over consumers across the globe

Speaking to this at the WAMMCO annual general meeting last week were MLA regional manager - Japan and Korea, Travis Brown, MLA market development manager - North America, Andy Groneman, MLA country manager - UK, Richard Sanders and MLA corporate...

IFFO's Tokyo conference emphasises collaboration amid global uncertainty

The IFFO Annual Conference, which concluded on 22 October in Tokyo, brought together industry leaders and scientists for three days of information sharing on market trends, technical innovation, and sustainability updates. Against a backdrop of...

Over 600 technical abstracts from 38 countries submitted for the World Mining Congress 2026

The World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC 2026) successfully closed its call for technical abstract submissions, receiving 660 proposals from 38 countries across five continents. The impressive response confirms the event’s global reach and its role as...

Exploring the Hidden Trend of Cross-Dressing in Japan

OSAKA, Oct 23 (News On Japan) - A quiet cultural shift is taking place in Japan as cross-dressing experiences gain attention among men seeking both self-expression and understanding. Visiting Palette House, a long-established cross-dressing salon...

China tightens grip on global defence manufacturing through rare earth export curbs: Expert

China's ongoing export controls on rare earth materials are a strategic move to exert influence over high-end defense manufacturing worldwide, highlighting the deep global dependence on Beijing for critical minerals. "Basically everyone is...

9 Animal Cafes in Tokyo for Every Animal Lover

From soft-pawed cats to squeaky micro pigs, Tokyo’s animal cafes offer an irresistibly quirky slice of city life. These themed spaces give visitors the chance to unwind with friendly creatures while sipping tea or coffee. A calm escape from the...

Japan’s shipbuilders seek $2.3bn injection to double output

Japan’s shipbuilders are mounting their most ambitious modernisation drive in decades, seeking a ¥350bn ($2.3bn) government-backed injection to double national shipbuilding output within 10 years. The plan, unveiled on Wednesday by the...