Studio Ghibli releases new Kiki’s Delivery Service Jiji music box for anime fans
Retro telephone from the Guchokipanya bakery plays one of the film’s most iconic songs. Studio…
Russia’s only anti-war party eyes support boost at elections
Moscow – Sensing frustration among many Russians toward the Ukraine war, Russia’s liberal Yabloko party…
Bandai looking to introduce Japanese government ID checks for admission to card game events
Don’t have a My Number Card from the Japanese government? You might not be getting…
Yen jumps on U.S. data as traders watch for intervention clues
The yen surged against a weaker dollar after an unexpectedly soft U.S. payrolls report on…
Kumamoto quake toll rises to 39
Kumamoto – The death toll from the powerful earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture late last…
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
It’s their birthday, but we’re getting the presents! Shueisha is the publisher behind many of…
Summer bonuses average record ¥1.04 million among major Japan firms
The average summer bonus among major Japanese companies increased 7.04% from the previous year to…
UAE fund weighs $6.3 billion AI data center investment in Japan
The United Arab Emirates is considering investing as much as ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) to…
India PM Modi turns to Instagram to woo voters after Gen Z protest
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Instagram recently with selfie-style videos…