NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Chinese consul general in Japan threatened to decapitate the nation’s new prime minister over her comments in defense of Taiwan, prompting outrage in Tokyo and underscoring the rising tension between the two regional powers. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office last month, told a parliamentary…
The logo of SoftBank is displayed at a company shop in Tokyo, Japan January 28, 2025. Issei Kato | Reuters Shares of Japan’s SoftBank Group resumed their slide on Friday, following a broader slump in AI-related stocks as investors once again grew wary of the sector’s lofty valuations. The group, which holds a wide range…
The logo of Softbank is displayed at a press briefing on Softbank’s new service in Tokyo on January 15, 2018. KAZUHIRO NOGI | AFP | Getty Images Shares in Japan’s SoftBank Group plunged more than 14% Wednesday amid a broader drop in Asian AI-linked companies, tracking declines in U.S. peers, as investors turned wary of…
Pedestrians are reflected in a window as electronic boards display stock information at the Australian Securities Exchange, operated by ASX Ltd. on Aug. 6, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Lisa Maree Williams | Getty Images News | Getty Images Asia Pacific markets traded mixed, breaking ranks from Wall Street’s tech-fuelled rally. The rally followed Amazon shares rising 4%…
Beyond the usual tourist hotspots lies a side of Japan that few travelers truly experience: its charming small towns. From cobblestone streets lined with traditional wooden houses to hidden tea houses and local festivals brimming with culture, these towns offer an intimate glimpse into Japan’s rich heritage. If you’re ready to step off the beaten…
Not very good news coming from Kyoto, Japan! Starting 1st March, 2026, travellers to Kyoto will have to pay extra in the form of accommodation tax. This new change will make overnight stays noticeably more expensive. According to www.city.kyoto.lg.jp, the Japanese city has approved a revision to its stay tax. The change, formally approved by…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Japan is facing its highest number of bear attacks on record, prompting regional authorities to request help from the military and expand incentives for local hunters. Officials and media describe the situation as Japan’s most severe wildlife crisis in decades. According to data cited by the Japan…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pleaded guilty on Tuesday as the country’s new prime minister hosted President Donald Trump. Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, appeared in court as Trump was in the country to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump told U.S. troops aboard USS George Washington at Japan’s Yokosuka Naval Base on Tuesday that the first batch of missiles for Japan’s F-35 fighter jets “will arrive this week,” suggesting that U.S. defense deliveries to Tokyo are moving ahead of schedule. The comments came…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday lauded Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during talks in Tokyo, welcoming her commitment to accelerate Japan’s military buildup and overseeing the signing of new agreements on trade and critical minerals. Takaichi a close ally of Trump’s late friend and golfing partner, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly…
