Japan’s Food Products See Price Hikes in 2025

(MENAFN) Over 14,000 food products in Japan are set to experience price increases in 2025, surpassing the number of items that rose in cost the previous year, according to data from private research firm Teikoku Databank. A survey involving 195 leading …

Japan’s Derby hopefuls chasing history, flash in final prep

The pair of Japanese horses entered in the Kentucky Derby turned in their final work on the Churchill Downs dirt track on Tuesday, with mostly rest ahead prior to race day in Louisville, Ky. Admire Daytona and Luxor Cafe finished their five-furlong …

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Japan, Philippines push security and economic ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba yesterday held talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, in a move to advance security and economic ties between two of Washington’s closest Asian allies amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions. Ishiba’s visit to …

Japan dismisses viral manga, feng shui earthquake rumours as tourist bookings plunge

The Chinese embassy in Tokyo appears to have inadvertently exacerbated concerns about the possibility of a major earthquake occurring in Japan this summer – drawing attention to previous rumours of a natural disaster and persuading some travellers to …

Henry G. Cisneros To Receive The Japan Order Of The Rising Sun Award

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) SAN ANTONIO, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emperor of Japan announced on April 29, the conferral of one of the highest awards the nation of Japan gives to a non-citizen of Japan, The Order of the Rising Sun with Golden …

'I went to McDonald's in Japan – and have never eaten anything like it'

A British man was left astounded by the unique menu items at McDonald's in Japan during a recent visit, noting the stark contrast to his regular McDonald's menu. While many of us tend to explore local cuisines when traveling abroad and steer clear …

CCP and Japan’s consumer affairs agency to collaborate on e-commerce and digital markets

ISLAMABAD – In a bid to enhance cross-border regulatory cooperation, Ms. Yutaka Arai, Commissioner of Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA), met with Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), on Monday to discuss …

Phelan Pitches Dual-Use Shipbuilding And Investment in U.S. Shipbuilding During Japan Visit

U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visits with Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen during a trip to Tokyo in April 2025. (Photo: Japan Ministry of Defense) In his first visit abroad as Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan pitched to the Japanese …

Cambodian students offered full scholarships to study in Japan

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has announced that the Government of Japan will offer full scholarships to Cambodian students, civil servants, and public for academic programmes commencing in Japan in 2026. The scholarships, provided under the …