How Japan’s tax-free shopping rules are changing for foreign visitors this year
Japan is changing how tax-free shopping works for foreign visitors, with new rules rolling out this year from…
the hottest destinations to visit in 2026 – The Irish Times
A new year, a new run of holidays to relish. As we explore the world with gusto –…
Japan aims to stop manga piracy with AI translation training program
AI technology for manga translation is evolving. (Photo by Mantra. Balloon Dream © Mitsuki Kuchitaka) SEISHI MINOWA and REIKA…
Bangkok Post – Japan’s hospital dogs bring moments of normalcy to seriously ill children
As a Labrador retriever named Masa entered a pediatric hospital ward in Tokyo, children’s eyes lit up. Masa…
Japan business chiefs hope for stronger yen as import costs rise
Interview Keidanren leader, others anticipate wage hikes, moderate economic growth in 2026 The leaders of Japan’s main business…
China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn
As China grapples with persistent deflationary pressure, scholars from one of the country’s top universities have urged the…
A Massive Underground Sphere Is Trying to Catch the Universe’s Ghosts—and Reveal New Physics
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is on the…
Japan may lose GDP race to India amid weak yen, tourism woes and China row
Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s in 2026 to fifth place in the world, according to…
China’s next decade to cement status as hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse: reports
China is expected to solidify its position as a hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse over the next decade as it…
Japan stocks ride AI boom, rate hikes to record high in 2025
Markets Manufacturing and finance resurgent as economy shifts to inflation from deflation The Nikkei Stock Average ended the…
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…