Japan

The viral Torenza passport woman video from JFK Airport has sparked global curiosity, but experts have given a very different verdict. Torenza's location on Earth is in question.

Tanmay Puri Oct 17, 2025

Tatsuki, a self-described dream journaler turned cult manga figure, had warned of a catastrophic tsunami in the summer of 2025.

Ria Pathak Jul 31, 2025

Donald Trump doubts that the US will reach a new deal with Japan. If not, POTUS says he'll impose up to 35% tariff on Tokyo.

Giuliano de Leon Jul 02, 2025

Takahiro Shiraishi, Japan's 'Twitter Killer', was executed on 2 July for murdering nine people in 2017 after luring them online through suicide-related messages.

Shyna Mae Deang Jun 27, 2025

Canada is getting six new McDonald's menu items from countries across the world such as Australia, Japan, and the UK.

Emma Clark Jun 25, 2025

Nissan also stated that they are 'taking immediate turnaround actions and exploring all options to recover its performance'.

Teddy Cambosa May 15, 2025

A new study made by the travel page Just You shows how people can save hours in queues, as many of the most famous attractions in the world normally entail hours upon hours of waiting in lines and people lose a lot of their vacation time simply waiting.

Marcelo Alejandro Leyva Chapa May 07, 2025

Trump's statement of likening tariffs to 'medicine' comes in response to various leaders' request to reduce tariffs amidst worsening stock market conditions.

Teddy Cambosa Apr 08, 2025

President Trump defends his tariff 'medicine' as global markets lose £1 trillion ($1.3 trillion) in a savage sell-off. Is this bold or bonkers?

Rohit David Apr 07, 2025

While renowned for cutting-edge technology, Japan's continued reliance on practices like fax machines offers a glimpse into the enduring traditions.

Vinay Patel Mar 28, 2025

Popular streamer and blogger Airi Sato, 22, was stabbed to death in front of over 6,000 horrified viewerson Tuesday. The suspect claims Sato owed him money.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Mar 17, 2025

Seven & i recently rejected the acquisition offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard as it seeks to enhance corporate value independently.

Teddy Cambosa Mar 04, 2025

A four-day workweek in Tokyo aims to support young families and improve work-life balance. Several UK businesses have already adopted said strategy.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Dec 11, 2024

The leadership of Japanese bank Nomura has agreed to take a temporary pay cut in order to atone for the actions of an employee who has been charged with attempting to murder and rob clients.

William Dove Dec 08, 2024

Japan plans a high-tech solution to its truck driver shortage: a conveyor-belt highway. This ambitious project aims to automate long-haul transportation.

Vinay Patel Dec 02, 2024

The purported deal will have a significant impact on how Japanese media and entertainment will be distributed globally.

Teddy Cambosa Nov 28, 2024

Naoki Hyakuta faced backlash for suggesting controversial measures to boost Japan's birth rate, sparking outrage.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 17, 2024

The Australian legislation could set a global precedent as other countries consider measures to regulate children's social media use.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 12, 2024

Japan's biggest rice shortage in over two decades has been exacerbated by a record surge in tourists, rising demand for rice-based dishes like sushi, and agricultural challenges, leading to depleted inventories, rising prices, and supply shortages across the country.

Callum Conway-Shaw Oct 02, 2024

Yakuza leader arrested for stealing Pokemon cards in Japan! Sign of decline for the once-feared gang?

Vinay Patel May 09, 2024

Mitsuko Tottori's promotion marks the first time in seven decades that the flight company has been led by a woman.

Danielle Summer May 06, 2024

Japanese tech organisation, Aisaac, allow staff affected by hay fever to work from remote locations when the allergy is at its most prominent.

Ziyad Jamal Apr 19, 2024

Current laws in Japan, which dictate that families should adopt one family name after marriage, could result in the whole population being named "Sato."

Danielle Summer Apr 03, 2024

River Hodge tells International Business Times UK that he was forced to resign after he found out that he had signed a contract with a corrupt Japanese company – known as a "black company".

Danielle Summer Mar 04, 2024

Economic pressures, including high living costs and a demanding work culture, often deter young couples from starting families.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Mar 03, 2024

Bing shows "Takeshima" for "Dokdo" searches in Japan, representing the contested Sea of Japan islet as claimed by both Korea and Japan.

Vinay Patel Feb 23, 2024

Snubbed fans in Hong Kong are questioning whether Messi was really injured when he failed to play last Sunday.

Christine Caparras Feb 09, 2024

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are not really whales but belong to the dolphin family.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 08, 2024

Men usually wear only a loincloth known as a fundoshi and a pair of white socks called tabi during the festivities.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 24, 2024

The man was arrested soon after the US-bound flight landed back in Japan.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 18, 2024