Film releases based on Japan soldiers who lived atop banyan tree for 2 yrs after WWII ended

A still from the film "Ki no ue no Guntai" (Military in the treetops) is seen, as provided by the film's production committee. (C) 2025 "Ki no ue no Guntai" FUKUOKA -- A film based on the true story of two Japanese soldiers in World …

Japan Ranks Its Top Mascot Characters of All Time in New Gen Z Girls Survey – With a Big Win for Sanrio & Hello Kitty

For several decades, Sanrio has maintained a globally dominant presence in the realm of cute, anime-style apparel, largely thanks to its collection of adorable cartoon mascots. Female Japanese zoomers recently affirmed their love of the brand in a new …

Fan Favorite Hayayakko Retired at Age 9 in Japan

Japan’s central bank eyes crypto as contender in its post-cash economy

Bank of Japan officials are beginning to acknowledge what once seemed outlandish: that cryptocurrencies could one day become a major part of everyday payments in Japan—and perhaps even challenge the yen itself. While they stress that such a shift won’t …

What Japan can teach us about tackling rising heat in everyday life

As extreme heat becomes the norm, preparing for rising temperatures has become a global imperative. Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), noted that the past decade has seen record-breaking heat year after year. …

U.S. Wants Japan to Raise Defense Spending to 5% of GDP; Pentagon Spokesperson Calls it ‘Common Sense’ to Match Europe

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Ground Self-Defense Force personnel participate in an exercise in 2023. By Shinji Abe / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 1:00 JST, June 23, 2025 WASHINGTON — The United States believes its allies in Asia, including Japan, should …

International Yoga Day observed in Japan’s Toyota City

Marcos back from Japan working visit

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is back in the country after a "productive" four-day working visit to Japan. The chief executive, first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their entourage arrived in Manila around 6:30 p.m., …

Marcos says PH secured job, investment opportunities after Japan visit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — File photo from Bongbong Marcos/Facebook MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday shared that the Philippines secured new job and investment opportunities for Filipinos after his working visit to …

Japan Expands Defense Equipment Aid to Eight Countries, Including Indonesia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan's government plans to provide defense equipment aid to eight countries, including Thailand, Tonga, and Indonesia, as part of its security assistance efforts for the current fiscal year. This initiative aims to ensure safe …