Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ will head to Japan this summer in rare loan – The Art Newspaper
In a surprise move, the Mauristhuis, yesterday announced that it will lend its most famous work to the…
China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025
China retained its position as the world’s top shipbuilder in 2025, but its market share declined for the…
Tsunami can travel vast distances before striking, warn Japanese researchers
January 7, 2026 TOKYO – Tsunami caused by the magnitude 8.8 quake that struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula…
Large metal roof tops off-grid home on Japanese island by Sakai Architects
A large corrugated metal roof topped by a triangular skylight shelters the timber-lined interiors of Amami House, an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Eddie Jones reveals ‘essence’ of Springboks and why he met up with one of their biggest stars
Eddie Jones has revealed that he met up with double Rugby World Cup winner Jesse Kriel following 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…
Springboks Malcolm Marx’s Spears thrash Cheslin Kolbe’s Suntory in 99-point epic
The Kubota Spears dished out another thrashing in round three of the Japan Rugby League One season, hammering…