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Japanese automakers post higher US sales in 1st quarter

April 02, 2025

Six Japanese automakers on Tuesday reported higher vehicle sales in the US market for the first quarter of this year as some consumers apparently bought cars or trucks before President Donald Trump's auto tariffs take effect.

Lantern festival lights up Taoyuan sky with Japanese flair

April 01, 2025

An excited buzz filled the swarming crowd in the shadow of darkness. Silence fell for a split second before the 18-metre main lantern burst to life, signaling the start of this year's highly anticipated Taiwan Lantern Festival.

Japanese adult in Myanmar unaccounted for after quake

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025

A Japanese adult living in Mandalay, central Myanmar, which was hit hard by a powerful earthquake Friday, has been unaccounted for, officials of Japan's Foreign Ministry said Sunday.

Japanese automakers scrambling over Trump's 25 % tariffs

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025

US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 % tariffs on all automobile imports, starting next month, has shocked Japanese automakers as the United States is their key market.

Filler word inspired by Japanese live-action series goes viral

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

The filler word “Ki-Ki” went viral among Thai people on Monday, though it caused confusion among politicians attending the no-confidence debate at the Parliament in Bangkok.

Japanese Prince Hisahito graduates from high school

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025

Prince Hisahito, the son and third child of Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended the graduation ceremony of the University of Tsukuba's Senior High School at Otsuka in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Japanese Astronaut Onishi arrives at ISS

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025

Japan's Takuya Onishi, 49, and three other astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on a Crew Dragon spacecraft Sunday, marking the start of their long-term stay.

Japanese Delegation Tours Nong Khaem Waste Facility

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025

January 20, 2025 – Bangkok Governor Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, along with Mr. Pornprom Wikitset, Advisor to the Governor, and the first Chief Sustainability Officer of the BMA, welcomed a delegation from the Embassy of Japan in Thailand to the Nong Khaem Waste Management Center in Nong Khaem District.

Japanese Firms Eye Thailand as Production Hub Amidst China Concerns

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Strong infrastructure, skilled workforce, and government support lure companies seeking regional production hub

Japanese movies win prizes at Berlin Festival

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025

"Futsu no Seikatsu" (Ordinary Life), an animated movie directed by Japan's Yoriko Mizushiri, was awarded the Silver Bear Jury Prize for a short film at this year's Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday.

Japanese teenager rescued from Myanmar scam syndicate

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Deck (website) This comes just weeks after another Japanese high-school student was rescued from similar situation

Thai authorities revoking visas of four Japanese nationals tied to criminal cases

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2025

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has revoked the visas of four Japanese nationals after it was discovered they had illegally crossed into Myanmar and were wanted for multiple criminal and drug-related offences in Japan.

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