Absent the strait's reopening, shortages will become more acute, threatening higher costs for energy, food and numerous other products worldwide.
One-coin lunches still exist in Asakusa, but now to find out if it’s money well spent. In Japan, there’s a concept called the “one-coin lunch,” meaning a lunch you can buy for 500 yen (US$3.25) or les
Oil prices fell more than 4% and Asian shares gained on Wednesday over possibilities of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. Tokyo’s Nikkei…
The head of the International Energy Agency has said he is "ready to move forward" with an additional release of oil reserves "if and when necessary."
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump…
Japanese politicians are working to classify plastic model culture as a national cultural asset. This initiative aims to promote modeling through official support, similar to anime and manga.
Actor Koji Yakusho reflects on his 40-year career, discussing layered characters and aging. His insights offer a unique perspective on Japanese cinema and culture.
A Taiwan minister is calling for the removal of a China-born opposition lawmaker. The Interior Ministry emphasizes 'singular obligation of loyalty' amid the political row.
One departed from the Red Sea and the other from a port just beyond the strait
New “Greedy Sandwich” with cherry blossom pink bread takes classic Australian and Kiwi party food to new levels. If you’re a sandwich purist who only believes in traditional fillings, then Japan’s fru
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