Japan’s ex-Defense Minister Onodera leaves for Israel to meet PM Netanyahu
Japan’s former Defense Minister Onodera Itsunori has left the country for a six-day visit to Israel. He plans…
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Japan is changing how tax-free shopping works for foreign visitors, with new rules rolling out this year from…
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…
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…
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…
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We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region…
Department store in Yokohama opens for New Year with lucky bags
A department store in Yokohama, near Tokyo, opened for the New Year on Friday, drawing crowds of shoppers…
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…
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Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams in 2026 tennis season
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are expected to continue their world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian…