Duterte-era official eyes asylum in Japan

A former Duterte administration official (DO) is reportedly seeking asylum in Japan following her defeat in the 2025 elections. According to the grapevine, DO wants to seek refuge abroad because she fears the Marcos administration would come after her due …

LVMH’s big Japan plan

The French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo, which opened last month and expects to attract 28 million visitors until it closes in October, is billed as a celebration of heritage and culture. It’s also a flex by LVMH that announces a much bigger presence for the …

India vs. China vs. Japan: What Drives Travel in Asia’s Top Markets

Arthur Hayes slams Bank of Japan’s bond unwind plan as buyers vanish

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, called out the Bank of Japan on Wednesday over its latest bond-buying retreat, warning that the central bank was heading for disaster. “BOJ ‘bout to get Mike Tyson’d,” Arthur posted on X. “Every central wanker banker has …

Logan Paul would love to return to Japan under one major condition

Logan Paul had a controversial time in Japan, and The Maverick hasn't visited the country since the unfortunate incident. Meanwhile, the former United States Champion stated he would love to return to the Land of the Rising Sun under one condition. In …

"DSEI Japan 2025". Embraer participates with KC-390 airplane

Embraer participates in "DSEI Japan" in Chiba City from May 21 to 23, with the KC-390 "Millennium", the advanced multi-mission medium airlift and tanker, as the highlight of its defense and security solutions portfolio at the exhibition …

Rein Taaramäe 48th in challenging Japan road race stage

Cyclist Rein Taaramäe finished 48th in a sweltering and hilly second stage at the ongoing International Cycling Union (UCI) 2.2-level road tour race in Japan. The 127 km Inabe – Inabe circuit stage in Mie Prefecture, west of Nagoya, saw Taaramäe's team …

Japan tourists soar 28.5% in April to record 3.9 million

Tourists visit Fushimi Inari Shrine in the city of Kyoto on January 13, 2025. (Photo by PAUL MILLER / AFP) TOKYO, Japan — The number of foreign visitors to Japan soared 28.5 percent in April year-on-year to a record 3.91 million, official figures …

Japan shipments to US decline as trade tariffs slow export growth

Published on 21/05/2025 - 11:24 GMT+2 Japan's exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump hit home. Globally, exports rose just 2% year-on-year, …

Echoes Of Japan: Drums, Dining And Drinks Is May 31

Enjoy the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming with celebrated master drummer, Takumi Kato and family. This experience includes a three course Japanese meal and three tastings of paired sake, on Saturday, May 31, at The Granfalloon. Professional drummer …