On September 7, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stunned the nation by announcing his resignation. His departure came less than a year after assuming the premiership, following a series of bruising election defeats that…
A Gathering Storm in Northeast Asia On September 15, 2025, warships, fighter jets, and cyber units from the United States, Japan, and South Korea will converge in the waters near Jeju Island for the annual…
At 102, Kokichi Akuzawa Conquers Mount Fuji Again: A Testament to Endurance, Passion, and Family Support Introduction In a world where age is often treated as a barrier, Kokichi Akuzawa has proven otherwise. At 102…
In Japan, the idea of tipping has long been viewed with suspicion, even disdain. To many Japanese, the practice undermines the very foundation of omotenashi, the spirit of wholehearted, selfless hospitality that permeates the nation’s…
A Historic Security Milestone Japan and Australia have entered a new era of strategic cooperation, expanding their defense partnership at a moment of mounting Indo-Pacific tensions. During a high-level ministerial meeting in Tokyo, the two…
Japan’s stock market is rattled by a confluence of domestic political unease and mounting global financial strain: driving the Nikkei 225 down nearly 1 percent today alongside broader slumps across Asia. Political Turmoil in the LDP…
The global innovation map has been redrawn. The cluster linking Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou has unseated Tokyo–Yokohama to become the world’s leading innovation hub, according to the 2025 Global Innovation Index from the World…
Expo 2025 in Osaka was always meant to be more than a spectacle. With its guiding theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” the event promised to bring together innovation, sustainability, and cultural exchange on…
New York, September 1, 2025 Under the night lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Naomi Osaka made a statement: she’s not just back, she’s back with purpose. The four-time Grand Slam champion overwhelmed No. 3 seed…
