'Mr. Japan' refuses to call Trump 'daddy,' and good on him

William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades." If only Shigeru Ishiba had gifted Donald Trump a fancy 747 jet. Or if the Japanese prime minister were …

TSMC to delay Japan chip plant and prioritise US to avoid tariffs: Report

Why is Japan on the edge over a ‘manga’ prediction for July 5 

This is also not the first time a satirical/comic book or show has gained similar public attention, for example The Simpsons.  Strange as it may sound but rumours of impending disaster originating from “a comic book prediction” have reportedly hit …

Japan's Genre-Defying Creative Mixed Media Unit NIKO NIKO TAN TAN to Perform at Japan Expo Paris 2025

PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 July 2025 - NIKO NIKO TAN TAN, the creative mixed media musical unit that transcends genres with their blend of music, visuals, and art, just performed their first-ever live performance in Paris, France on July …

From Japan to Mudgee: retro-inspired arcade bar and restaurant opens its doors

The concept is simple: a vibrant café by day and an adults-only bar by night, with a focus on retro arcade games and community connection. During the day, the space will welcome teens, kids and families with casual food, before transitioning into a bar in …

Japan’s households boost spending by the most since 2022 summer

TOKYO – Japan’s household spending rose the most since the summer of 2022 in a sign that consumer may be getting used to persistent inflation and could support an economy that is taking a hit from US tariffs.  Outlays by households adjusted for inflation …

U.S.-brand car sales lag in Japan, highlighting lack of demand

TOKYO - Just 7.8 percent of imported cars sold in Japan from January to June were from U.S.-branded automakers, industry data showed Friday, demonstrating the weak domestic demand for American-designed vehicles. Only 9,517 U.S.-branded vehicles were sold …

Philippines asks Japan's help searching lake for missing cockfighters

The Philippines' justice secretary said Friday he has asked for Japan's technical assistance to help the search for dozens of cockfighting participants allegedly killed by rogue police and dumped in a lake south of Manila. The case is tied to a …

Tokyo stocks end flat amid caution over Japan-US tariff talks

This file photo shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended flat Friday, capped by caution over the outlook for Japan-U.S. tariff talks after President Donald Trump said his administration may soon start sending letters …

Cambodia, Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA) organised an official launching ceremony for cross-border payments via QR Code on "Cross-Border QR Payment Cooperation between Cambodia (KHQR …