India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026
India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy – and officials hope to pass Germany within three…
China has logged a US$1 trillion trade surplus. Where is all that money going?
Recent data on China’s external accounts presents a conundrum: while the country’s trade surplus has broken records, surpassing…
A Smart City Prototype in Japan: PLP Architecture Breaks Ground on the First Tower of Tokyo Cross Park
NTT Hibiya Tower project render. Courtesy of PLP Architecture. Image © INPLACE Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest…
Guardians sign a 3.50 ERA pitcher after a year spent pitching in Japan’s NPB
Guardians sign a 3.50 ERA pitcher after a year spent pitching in Japan’s NPB originally appeared on The…
How Japan’s space industry can regain thrust after H3 rocket failure
Japan’s latest rocket failure has triggered much soul-searching and resurrected a debate about whether the country’s space programme,…
VOX POPULI: Jumbo Ozaki and his ‘limitless power’ redefined golf in Japan
When people speak of “AON” in the world of Japanese men’s professional golf, they’re invoking a legendary trio…
From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze
Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming…
Masashi ‘Jumbo’ Ozaki, Hall of Fame golfer, dead at 78
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, arguably the greatest Japanese golfer of all…
2025 Yokohama Keio Challenger International Tennis Tournament Held with the Support of Mita Kosan: Keio University
The 2025 Keio Challenger Tournament, known officially as the “Yokohama Keio Challenger International Tennis Tournament 2025 supported by…
School teachers on leave due to mental illness stay above 7,000
The number of public school teachers on leave due to mental disorders remains high at 7,078, accounting for…
Japanese golf star ‘Jumbo’ Ozaki dies at 78
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, the Japanese golf icon and World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, has died aged 78…
Over 7,000 teachers in Japan took mental health sick leave in 2024 academic year
Japan’s education ministry says 7,087 public school teachers took sick leave for depression and other mental health issues…