‘Europe offers predictability’
French President Emmanuel Macron praised Europe's "predictability" during a visit to Japan, contrasting it with countries that "could hurt you without even informing you" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump.
Collector shows off ‘million-dollar’ Senna helmet
When Canadian collector Darren Jack discovered that an Ayrton Senna helmet he valued at a million dollars was for sale in Japan, he jumped on a plane to acquire the piece of sporting history that the legendary Brazilian driver had with him during his fatal final Formula One Grand Prix.
Rape accuser condemns prosecution’s failure to protect victims
A JAPANESE prosecutor, who publicly accused her boss of rape, has condemned her office for failing to protect victims after it rejected her request for an independent probe into harassment within the organisation.
Joint custody now allowed
But divorce reform raises concerns over abuse survivors' well-being.
Pricier fuel hits cherry blossom river cruises
A few dozen tourists hopped onto a small cruise boat in Tokyo to admire the cherry blossoms lining the Meguro River – a seasonal attraction that could soon become costlier for passengers and operators alike.
France’s Macron arrives in Japan
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan for a visit that initially aimed to strengthen partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation but will now be dominated by the Middle East conflict.
Long-range missiles set up
Tokyo's first long-range missile was deployed at a south-western army camp, officials said, as the country pushes to bolster its offensive capabilities.
Japan's cherry blossom season dazzles locals and tourists
Cherry flowers at ancient temples and shrines in Kyoto are particularly popular among visitors.
When will Japan’s cherry blossoms bloom? AI can help answer that
Experts use artificial intelligence to analyze data, plus thousands of crowdsourced photos, to forecast the prized flowers, which are a multibillion-dollar attraction.
Tokyo releases state oil reserves for refining
The island nation said it had started to release another part of its strategic oil reserves as it looks to temper the impact on the resource-poor nation from the surge in prices caused by the Middle East conflict.
