The Latest Breaking News from Japan

20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain

In Germany, Japan and the United States, famous carmakers are in trouble. One reason is intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers – and growing public demand for EVs. The automakers who dominated the 20th century have largely failed to shift to electric.

The Conversation · Jul 14

“We had no money, no management, and we’d been dropped by the label. But when we plugged in and played, it was the most magnificent thing”: Midge Ure’s prog moments with Ultravox, Robert Fripp, Kate Bush, Jethro Tull and, indirectly, Steven Wilson

Taking the same attitude to keyboards that he’d first taken to guitar, he regards his best 80s work as “synth prog” – and it’s difficult to disagree

Louder · Jul 14

Texas bride celebrates ‘I’m alive’ after nightmare honeymoon in Japan left doctors fighting to keep her alive: ‘Back from the dead’

To her, it all feels "bittersweet."

We Got This Covered · Jul 14

SoftBank Group's CEO says $5 trillion a year needed globally to meet AI demand

Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group’s CEO Masayoshi Son has ridiculed people who worry about a bubble in artificial intelligence investments

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Aditya Birla Renewables taps MUFG for $1.5 billion to fund Shell asset buy

Aditya Birla Renewables is securing significant acquisition financing. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is providing $1.5 billion for this deal. This funding will support the purchase of Shell's renewable energy assets. The loan facility has a five-year tenor and is priced competitively. This transaction highlights growing Japanese lender involvement in Indian…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Japan's largest taxi operator Nihon Kotsu hit by cyberattack which forces systems to be shut down

Nihon Kotsu suffers malware attack, but there's no evidence of data exfiltration yet.

TechRadar · Jul 14

Japan Warns Russia There Is No Easy Way Around Jet Fuel Sanctions Amid Aviation Crackdown

Japan reinforces sanctions on Russian aviation fuel exports, aiming to curb Moscow's access to critical supplies amid ongoing international restrictions following the Ukraine invasion.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14

Japan's Nikkei rallies on bargain-hunting, Kospi recovery

Japan's Nikkei share average rallied on Tuesday, reversing an earlier slide. Bargain-buying and a recovery in South Korea's Kospi supported the market's upward movement. Higher oil prices and central bank policy remained key concerns for investors globally. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reached an all-time high, boosting the banking sector. Shiseido…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Millie Bobby Brown transformed after meditating with monks

Millie Bobby Brown overcame a three-month anxiety attack after meditating with monks in Japan.

BANG Premier · Jul 14

Japan often classifies curry rice as a Western-style dish, but the real story begins in India

Japanese curry rice, a popular comfort food, has a history rooted in Indian spice-rich dishes. The British adapted these Indian recipes, simplifying spice blends and thickening sauces for their empire. Curry arrived in Japan through the Royal Navy during the Meiji era, which was modernizing its military. The Japanese navy…

The Times of India · Jul 13