‘Sushi terror’ pranks outrage Japan as police make arrests
Japanese police have arrested three people over "sushi terrorism": viral, unhygienic pranks that are threatening the world-famous feature of sushi conveyor belt restaurants. Last month,...
Can the next Bank of Japan boss fix the country’s economy?
As Japan's prime minister names his pick for the new head of the country's central bank, it is clear that the job comes with some...
Cost of living: Japan inflation jumps to new 41-year high
Japan's inflation rate has jumped to a fresh 41-year high as businesses pass on higher costs to their customers. Core consumer prices for last month...
Taiwan votes on lower voting age, mayors, city councils
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Voters headed to the polls across Taiwan in a closely watched local election Saturday that will determine the strength of the...
Japan’s Sony, Honda jointly making EVs for 2026 US delivery
TOKYO (AP) — A new electric car company that brings together two big names in Japanese business, Honda and Sony, officially kicked off Thursday. The...
Japan Industrial Partners-led group looking to buy Toshiba for $19 bln -Kyodo
TOKYO, Oct 12 (Reuters) - The consortium of mostly domestic firms led by Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) is looking to buy Toshiba Corp (6502.T) for 2.8 trillion...
Japan space agency rocket carrying 8 satellites fails
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency said a rocket carrying eight satellites failed just after liftoff Wednesday and had to be aborted by a self-destruction...
Storm damages space center in Japan, 130K still lack power
TOKYO (AP) — A tropical storm that dumped heavy rain as it cut across Japan moved into the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday after killing two...
Storm hits southwest Japan, leaves 1 dead, another missing
TOKYO (AP) — A tropical storm slammed southwestern Japan with rainfall and winds Monday, leaving one person dead and another missing, as it swerved north...
Asian shares decline on Wall Street losses, rate worries
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday, as pessimism prevailed about higher interest rates ahead and Wall Street shares fell for the fourth...