Sony raises outlook after entertainment drives earnings jump
Sony Group raised its profit outlook after its lucrative content holdings generated continued growth, underscoring…
New service lets Tokyo tourists display their faces on giant screen at Japan’s busiest intersection
Pedestrian crossing outside Shibuya Station to lean even harder into tourist selfie appeal. Shibuya’s Scramble…
Tokyo’s subsidies for pain relief during childbirth see strong demand
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s epidural subsidy program for childbirth, launched last October, has drawn strong…
Sports world steps up after deadly Kumamoto earthquake
Sports organizations in Japan are expressing their support for the residents of Kumamoto Prefecture in…
Drone strike at Egypt port near Suez Canal ignites new shipping risks
A drone strike that sparked fires on two gas vessels in Egypt's Mediterranean port of…
New Studio Ghibli washi tape adds anime flair to Japanese stationery
Ghibli designs so charming they’ll be hard to peel yourself away from. Studio Ghibli fans…
Kumamoto Castle left illuminated all night long as symbol of hope for earthquake victims
The castle itself is still undergoing repairs from an earthquake from 10 years ago. Kumamoto…
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing’s influence
As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China - not…
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing’s influence
BEIRUT/RIYADH – As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China…