Japan to formally elect new prime minister on October 1
Tokyo — Japan’s new prime minister will be formally elected by parliament on October 1 following next week’s leadership... Read more
18 Sep, 2024
Japan’s only young imperial heir turns 18
Tokyo — Japan got a new highly eligible bachelor on Friday as Prince Hisahito, the imperial family’s last hope... Read more
6 Sep, 2024
Tourists in Japan trapped in out-of-service bus resort to calling police
Japan – Two tourists trapped on an out-of-service bus in Japan resorted to calling the police for help escaping, the... Read more
11 Jun, 2024
Sony names two executives to lead PlayStation
San Francisco — Sony on Monday said two veteran executives will take over as CEOs of its powerhouse gaming... Read more
14 May, 2024
Japanese startup to use AI to translate manga
Tokyo — A Japanese startup said Tuesday it aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help translate manga comics... Read more
7 May, 2024
Daihatsu to resume all shipments after safety test scandal
Tokyo – Japan will lift a sweeping shipment ban on Daihatsu vehicles, the Toyota subsidiary said Friday, following a scandal... Read more
19 Apr, 2024
Seven dead, hundreds injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
Taipei – At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in... Read more
3 Apr, 2024
Five missing after S. Korean tanker capsizes off Japan
Tokyo – Five people were unaccounted for Wednesday after a South Korea-flagged chemicals tanker with 11 people on board capsized... Read more
20 Mar, 2024
‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68
Tokyo – The creator of Japan’s hugely popular and influential “Dragon Ball” comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has... Read more
8 Mar, 2024
Toyota to invest $2.2 bn in Brazil hybrid production
Tokyo – Japanese auto giant Toyota said Wednesday that it plans to invest 11 billion reais ($2.2 billion) in... Read more
6 Mar, 2024
