Japan’s tourist spending windfall shrinks as Chinese visitors plunge
The number of foreign visitors to Japan fell 2.7% on the year in the January-August period. (Photo by…
Former Auckland FC coaches Steve Corica and Danny Hay face big challenge at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos
There was a small illustration before the first away game, when a club official pulled Corica aside. He…
Japan-bound Magpies and Hurricanes star loosie Devan Flanders opens up on his ‘why’
Mark Story Deputy editor·Hawkes Bay Today· 28 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show
The ministry promoted the programme as part of the campaign, and the show will continue to air without…
Japan’s Kirin buys Canadian vitamin maker for $1.3bn in health science push
Business deals Brewer aims to expand in North America, world’s largest supplement market Kirin Holdings has been diversifying…
UAE wealth fund in talks to back one of Japan’s biggest data centers
Akita prefecture is known for its abundance of renewable energy projects that can power data centers. (Photo by Toshihisa…
Japan’s Genki Robotics to launch first product this year, says CEO
Interview Android co-founder Andy Rubin plans smartphone-like ecosystem for hardware and software Andy Rubin, chief executive of Genki…
Japan’s Takaichi backs $2.3tn growth drive despite market unease
Politics Prime minister says country hasn’t ‘escaped deflation’ despite rising prices Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during…
Japan’s PayPay, Seven & i to combine loyalty programs
Business deals Total 100m users challenge Rakuten and NTT Docomo in domestic market Seven & i Holdings, parent…
Japan’s chocoZAP gym chain bulks up in Hong Kong to lift Asian growth
Companies No-frills operation aims for 150 overseas locations by March 2027 ChocoZAP has 23 gyms in Hong Kong…
Japan’s family photo app expands globally, chasing 100 million users
Japanese photo sharing app FamilyAlbum allows parents to easily share photos of their children with relatives. It also offers photo…
New Zealand to ‘seriously’ consider Japan’s Mogami frigate: FM Peters
Interview Interoperability with Australia’s navy will factor into decision New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Japan and New…