Japan’s Rapid Return of Tourists Helping Fuel Inflation for BOJ
Foreign tourists packing flights to Japan are helping the economy climb out of a recession with spending power
2023-06-05 08:58
A $300 All-You-Can-Fly Pass Ushers In Remote-Work Era in Japan
A Japanese domestic airline has started a month-long “all-you-can-fly” service from Tokyo, seeing an opportunity to cash in
2023-06-01 05:18
Former J-Pop Idols-in-Training Seek New Law on Child Sex Abuse
Former teen performers who say they were sexually abused by Japanese impresario Johnny Kitagawa are asking politicians to
2023-05-30 16:50
Tokyo Inflation Slows, Supporting BOJ’s Price View for Now
Inflation in Tokyo slowed in May, an outcome that offers support for the Bank of Japan’s view that
2023-05-26 09:55
France bans short-haul flights to cut carbon emissions
All domestic air routes are stopped where the same journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours.
2023-05-23 23:15
UK Prime Minister Sunak Sparks a Run on Socks in Hiroshima
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was a hit in Japan after wearing socks for the local Hiroshima Carp
2023-05-23 19:25
Sky-High Airfares Have Peaked, Budget Airline Tycoon Says
Airline ticket prices have peaked, at least in the market where budget carrier AirAsia operates, according to its
2023-05-23 18:19
Don't drop it: World's most expensive ice cream costs $6,400
A white truffle and gold leaf ice cream made in Japan comes with its own custom spoon.
2023-05-22 15:25
Hiroshima's savoury pancake wins new fan in Britain's Sunak
By Katya Golubkova HIROSHIMA, Japan The cheap and cheerful savoury Japanese pancake that stirs both feelings of local
2023-05-21 19:21
This Japanese city rose from the ashes. Now it welcomes millions
In 1945, the American military detonated an atomic bomb over Hiroshima, killing thousands of people instantly. Today, memorials and exhibitions symbolizing peace offer visitors new insights into the tragedy and post-war recovery efforts.
2023-05-21 11:58
Netflix, Amazon Addiction Turns Into ‘Digital Deficit’ for Japan and Hassle for the Yen
An increasing flow of Japanese money overseas to pay for services like video and music streaming is turning
2023-05-19 16:28
G-7 Latest: Zelenskiy to Visit Japan, Leaders Tour A-Bomb Museum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to visit Group of Seven leaders in Japan for one of his
2023-05-19 13:59