Hong Kong’s men’s rugby team clinched their second consecutive Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg with a thrilling 24-19 victory over Japan in Hangzhou. The win came after a late try by captain James Christie in the final minute, following a yellow card that left Japan a man down. Hong Kong had taken an early 12-0 … Read more
Kuaishou, the operator of a popular Chinese video-sharing app, announced on Saturday that it has cracked down on accounts spreading harmful misinformation and inciting tensions between China and Japan. This follows the fatal stabbing of a 10-year-old Japanese student in Shenzhen earlier in the week. The company said it had identified and taken action against … Read more
Japan, a nation synonymous with car manufacturing, faces a surprising challenge: a lack of competitive electric vehicles (EVs) from its own domestic brands. This irony is highlighted by the recent “2023 Japan Electric Car of the Year” award, where a Chinese-made BYD Dolphin EV secured the top spot, with another BYD model and a Hyundai … Read more
In the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Japan finally ended their 88-year losing streak against China, defeating them 76-73 in a close game. Yudai Baba was the top scorer with 24 points on just 10 attempts, while Joshua Hawkinson contributed a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds. Yuki Kawamura and Yuki Togashi also combined … Read more
Calling all remote workers with a thirst for adventure! Japan has officially launched a brand-new digital nomad visa program, beckoning tech-savvy souls and wanderlust-stricken individuals to experience the Land of the Rising Sun in a whole new way. This exciting development marks a significant shift in Japan’s immigration policy, embracing the digital nomad movement and … Read more