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Japan's Kumamoto airport launches popular Kumamon rebrand to lure visitors
Published on 17/10/2025
» Japan's Aso Kumamoto Airport has begun a five-month campaign to attract tourists to the southwestern prefecture by rebranding itself on Wednesday as Aso Kumamon Airport named after the popular black bear character and mascot.
ANA plane returns to Haneda airport after possibly hitting runway lights
Published on 14/10/2025
» An All Nippon Airways plane turned back to Tokyo's Haneda airport about an hour after takeoff on Monday evening, with transport authorities saying the aircraft could have hit runway lights.
Japanese child sex tourists contributing to lost generation of girls in Laos
Published on 14/10/2025
» In a quiet corner of the Lao capital Vientiane, an unremarkable compound conceals a dark and exploitative operation.
Osaka Expo wraps up 6-month run after drawing over 25 million visitors
Published on 14/10/2025
» The World Exposition in Osaka came to a close on Monday after a six-month run that drew more than 25 million visitors through exhibitions showcasing advanced technologies and diverse cultures, with organisers calling the event a success despite some operational challenges.
Osaka expo draws over 25m visitors ahead of closing after 6-month run
Published on 13/10/2025
» The World Exposition in Osaka has attracted more than 25 million visitors, according to an estimate released by organisers on Sunday, ahead of its closing the following day after a six-month run.
Trump threatens to impose new 100% tariff on Chinese imports
Kyodo News, Published on 11/10/2025
» KYODO — United States President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China and hinted at calling off an upcoming meeting with its leader Xi Jinping after Beijing this week announced export controls on rare earth elements essential for high-tech manufacturing.
North Korea unveils new ICBM at military parade, Kim opposes hegemony
Kyodo News, Published on 11/10/2025
» SEOUL — North Korea unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a military parade held Friday night for its ruling party's 80th anniversary, with leader Kim Jong Un voicing opposition to hegemony, official media said.
Trump asked to visit Japan's atomic bombed cities
Published on 10/10/2025
» KYODO — The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Friday sent a letter addressed to United States President Donald Trump requesting he visit their cities, both of which were devastated by US atomic bombs in 1945, during his trip to Japan scheduled for the end of October.
Number of foreign residents in Japan hits record high, surge in foreign labour
Kyodo News, Published on 10/10/2025
» KYODO — The number of legal foreign residents in Japan has topped 3.95 million, a new record, government data showed Friday, as the country accepts more foreign workers in the face of a severe labour shortage.
Tourist attacked by bear cub in scenic Shirakawa village in central Japan
Published on 06/10/2025
» A Spanish male tourist was attacked by a bear cub on Sunday morning during his visit to the scenic mountain village of Shirakawa in central Japan, according to the local government.