Tokyo Deaflympics: Kenya deaf volleyball team keen to upset giants

Audio By Vocalize Despite being drawn in a tough pool at the upcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics in Japan, the Kenya women’s deaf volleyball team has set an ambitious target of clinching a medal in the Games. The quadrennial multi-sport event...

Japan football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane

A senior official of the Japan Football Association (JFA) has been handed a suspended jail term of 18 months in France after he was caught looking at images that show child sex abuse while on a plane, the organisation said on Tuesday. Technical...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba wins award for politician who wears glasses the best

What better note is there for a Japanese PM to go out on? The political legacy of the soon-to-be retired Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will likely be spotty. Having overseen widespread inflation, particularly with the Japanese staple of...

Gamer's World | Tokyo Game Show 2025 Brought In Heavy Hitters from Around the World

Tokyo Game Show 2025 was a strange one. Held over four days in September at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, this year's show lacked a major tentpole game to dominate the lineup. But there were strong offerings from Japanese, Chinese, and Western game...

Introducing Japan’s own Iron Lady

Japan is still in many ways a traditionalist – not to say a sexist – society. But the times they are a changing, and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) have just chosen Sanae Takaichi as its leader, which means that she will become the...

Mitsubishi UFJ to Acquire Naming Rights for Japan National Stadium

Newsfrom Japan Sports Oct 8, 2025 16:02 (JST) Tokyo, Oct. 8 (Jiji Press)--Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is in talks to acquire naming rights for Japan's National Stadium, the main venue for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021,...

Top 10 Studio Ghibli-inspired Places in Japan: Must-visit spots based on your favorite Ghibli anime franchise

Satsuki and Mei’s House (File photo) Fans of Studio Ghibli are in for a treat with a wide range of Ghibli-inspired attractions to be found dotted around Japan. Although the Ghibli films are fictional and exist only in the animated world, there are...

Motivated Mitsubishi Outlander Sport left wanting where it shouldn’t

Outlander Sport has a big task in winning back ground in the most crucial segment of the market, but is let down by a number of factors it should have done without. Compared to its alliance partner, Renault, Mitsubishi has been having a tough time...

Ministry to Implement 5-Year Bachelor’s-Master’s Degree Curriculum; Hopes to Raise Number of Japanese Students Who Seek Graduate Degrees

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:01 JST, October 8, 2025 The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry has decided to systematically implement a...

It’s an honour to represent Kenya in Tokyo, reveals Bwire

Kenya women's deaf cycling champion Brenda Bwire, after bagging gold at the Jubilee Insurance Grand Nairobi Bike Race held in Nairobi on Sunday/HANDOUT Deaf cyclist Brenda Bwire is set to make history as she represents Kenya at the 25th Summer...

8 Airbnb Stays in Tokyo for a Modern Japanese Experience in 2025

There are some fantastic modern Airbnb stays in Tokyo that assure you an unforgettable staycation experience. Tokyo is an exciting destination for tourists, blending tradition and modernity in a unique way. Visitors can explore historic temples...

The Complete Collection of Background Art From Studio Ghibli's Theatrical Releases in One Book, Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli, is to Be Published on October 7, 2025

PIE International will publish Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli in North America on October 7, 2025. This book features more than 800 pieces of background art from 27 theatrical releases from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to the latest...

Everything We Learned at Music Matters 2025 in Singapore

With panels sparking tough questions and nights spilling into showcases, the 20th edition showed how Asia is shaping the new rules of the game Singapore’s skyline glowed under race-week lights as the 20th edition of All That Matters (Music...

Sennheiser unveils HDB 630 wireless headphones with aptX Adaptive USB transmitter for high-resolution music enthusiasts The Sennheiser HDB 630 over-ear headphones blend Japanese protein leatherette and 42 mm drivers with a parametric equalizer, active…

The Sennheiser HDB 630 wireless headphones include a USB-C transmitter for smartphones that supports high-resolution aptX Adaptive audio transmission. (Image source: Sennheiser) The Sennheiser HDB 630 over-ear headphones blend Japanese protein...

Hit Anime Could Be Adapted for Disney’s New Movie

A new online rumor has surfaced claiming that Disney is developing a live-action Digimon project. The unverified report, originating from a social media post, has reignited speculation about the franchise’s return under Disney’s banner. The update...

AXS acquires majority stake in Sistic to expand live entertainment in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — AXS, the global ticketing division of United States-based Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore’s leading ticketing platform, SISTIC, acquiring a majority stake in the...

Where art meets energy: The faces and forms of Art Jakarta 2025

rt Jakarta 2025, held over the weekend, came as a delightful event that, in some ways, surpassed the usual art fair of salable works. With 75 galleries participating from 16 countries, including dedicated groups from Korea and Japan, the fair once...

Young designer to debut at Fashion Graduate Italia in Milan

Twenty-four-year-old Filipino designer Hannah Barrera will make her international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia in Milan later this month, becoming the first representative from the Philippines to join the annual event showcasing top fashion...

Provocative dual art exhibition in Cincinnati speaks to history of violence

Holzer creates text-based art that addresses social and political issues. She is known for large-scale displays in public spaces presented in the format of LED billboards and projections. While these works often blend in among advertisements, the...

Meghan's makeup artist reveals the secret behind the 'juicy and glowy' look he created for Duchess at Paris Fashion Week

The Duchess of Sussex's makeup artist, Daniel Martin, has revealed the secret behind Meghan's 'radiant' Paris Fashion Week look. The Montecito-based royal, 44, surprised the fashion community last weekend when she made an appearance at the...