Tokyo

Japan’s Defense Minister Advocates Open Dialogue, Dismissing Claims of Neo-Militarism
Japan’s Defense Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, recently spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, shedding light on Japan’s evolving defense stance. ... Read more
Remembering Toshifumi Suzuki: The Visionary Behind Japan’s ‘Conbini’ Revolution Passes Away at 93
TOKYO (AP) — Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary behind the global 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has passed away at 93. He ... Read more

Exploring India’s Military Edge: Insights on Strategic Outlook and Operation Sindoor from Tokyo
R. Madhu Sudan, Charge d’Affaires at the Indian Embassy in Japan, recently visited the National Institute of Defence Studies (NIDS) ... Read more
South Korean Police Pursue Arrest of K-Pop Mogul Linked to BTS: What You Need to Know
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean police are looking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairman of Hybe, the agency behind ... Read more
Asian Markets Dive as Oil Prices Surge Past $111 per Barrel and Wall Street Faces Decline
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are down as Wall Street struggles with rising oil prices. Crude oil has exceeded $110 ... Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Eyes Major Victory in Upcoming National Elections
TOKYO (AP) — Polls opened Sunday in Japan’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is hoping for a strong win ... Read more
Japan and Australia Call for Calm as Tensions Rise Over Chinese Radar Targeting Japanese Jets
Japan and Australia have raised concerns after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese jets. This incident follows recent remarks ... Read more

How Tokyo is Harnessing AI and Citizen Engagement to Boost Climate Resilience
Tokyo is taking innovative steps to build climate resilience through citizen involvement and technology. Schools in the city, like the ... Read more
SoftBank Cashes Out $5.8 Billion in Nvidia Shares to Shift Focus to OpenAI: What This Means for the Future
TOKYO (AP) — SoftBank, the Japanese tech giant, recently sold its stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion. This decision aims ... Read more

