Nariaki Obukuro Shifts Musical Direction with New Album “Zatto” Inspired by Empathy and Global Struggles
Nariaki Obukuro, the rising J-pop artist who made waves as a Sony Music Japan-backed musician before branching out independently in London, has made a...
Japan’s Hajime Moriyasu Names Squad for World Cup Qualifiers, Aiming for Early Qualification
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu has named a familiar-looking squad for next week’s World Cup qualifiers, with an early spot in the 2026 tournament within...
Sexual Misconduct Scandal Highlights Women’s Rights Issues in Japanese Television Industry
A recent sexual misconduct scandal involving former TV host Masahiro Nakai has shed light on the broader issues of gender inequality and mistreatment in...
Japan Plans to Boost Rice Exports Amid Tariff Disputes
Japan's agriculture ministry has announced a new strategy to address the country's rice shortage by significantly boosting rice exports. The plan aims to export...
Japan Expresses Regret Over U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Seeks Exemption
Japan has voiced disappointment after failing to secure an exemption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports....
