Tag: Japan
Japan’s Ishiba Vows to Stay in Power After Debilitating Election Loss
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at how Japan’s election results could hamper U.S. trade talks, Israeli forces attacking Gaza’s main humanitarian...
Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minister Ishiba faces a possible loss
Japanese were voting Sunday for seats in the smaller of Japan's two parliamentary houses in a key election with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and...
Bear roaming golf course halts play at tournament for second time in 2 months in Japan
A bear sighting on Wednesday prompted organizers of a golf tournament in Japan to cancel the opening day, marking the...
Ex-Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada Launches Company to Propel Japanese Talent in U.S. and Global Markets
Naoki Osada, former CEO of Avex USA, has announced the launch of Nebula17, a multi-faceted music company that offers label, publishing, venture capital, international...
Japanese WWII destroyer torpedoed by U.S. boats discovered on Pacific seafloor — still armed with munitions
A famed Japanese destroyer sunk by U.S. torpedoes during a pivotal battle in World War II has been discovered on...
Trump Ups the Ante on Trade Threats
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. trade threats, French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the United Kingdom, and deadly protests in Kenya.
Deal or No Deal
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Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea—and Wall Street stumbles
U.S. stock markets reacted negatively on Monday after President Trump announced via social media that he would unilaterally impose 25% trade tariffs on Japan...
Tokyo: A fever dream of flavor, culture, and the sublime
Forget the glossy brochures and the long, serpentine theme park queues. Forget Mickey Mouse, Ginza flagships, or cosplay go-karts weaving through traffic. This isn’t...
After dozens of cockfighting participants allegedly killed by rogue police in Philippines, case takes a new twist
The Philippines' justice secretary said Friday he has asked for Japan's technical assistance to help the search for dozens of cockfighting...
Daichi Miura Talks ‘Miraculous’ Effort of ‘Death Stranding 2’ Tracks, Perspective as a Longtime Video Game Aficionado: Interview
Daichi Miura dropped a double A-sided single called “Horizon Dreamer / Polytope” on June 25. Produced by Nao’ymt, who has collaborated with the J-pop...
