Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba condemns terrorist attack in Kashmir, says “terrorism cannot be justified for any reason”

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday. Ishiba expressed shock and anger over the number of casualties caused by the terrorist …

Japan-backed upgrade triples clean water supply

JARANWALA: In a ceremony at WASA's Jhal Khanwana Water Works Station, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) of Faisalabad formally inaugurated the upgraded 5?million gallons per day (MGD) capacity …

Your essential guide to not screwing up in Japan

Our friend (and frequent Boing Boing contributor) Rusty Blazenhoff just released an invaluable guide for planning a trip to Japan. "What I Wish I Knew Before Going to Japan" is a detailed brain dump of practical tips, cultural insights, and …

Japan's factory activity shrinks on tariff woes, services perk up

High-speed trains and trade talks: Premier Danielle Smith makes the rounds in Japan and Korea

Premier Danielle Smith is almost through with her week of meetings in Japan and South Korea which she hopes will help grow Alberta’s energy and agricultural markets in Asia. Her trip has so far consisted of high-speed trains, celebrating partnerships and …

Nintendo Switch 2 preorder inventory is already sold out in Japan

Nintendo and its US partners will start taking Nintendo Switch 2 preorders on Thursday for $449.99. When that happens, you’ll probably want to get your preorder in as soon as possible, as it sure looks like the new handheld will sell out quickly, despite …

Nintendo says demand for Switch 2 console in Japan is overwhelming

Nintendo has said it is seeing overwhelming demand for its upcoming Switch 2 game console in Japan, in a sign the gadget could be on track for the biggest hardware launch in the video game industry’s history. "We have received 2.2 million applications …

What's the Best Isekai Anime? A New Poll in Japan Just Revealed the Surprising Answer

Isekai anime has had the biggest growth in recent years, premiering multiple series every season where the protagonists are sent to a new reality. However, even though fans often debate on social media about which series has the best storytelling and world …

2.2 million people applied to pre-order a Switch 2 in Japan alone, says Nintendo

Nintendo has warned that it may struggle to meet demand for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in Japan. In a lengthy statement posted to X/Twitter, president Shuntaro Furukawa explained that 2.2 million people in Japan alone had applied to enter the lottery …

SBI Holdings and Sumitomo acquire minority shares in FPT Smart Cloud Japan

SBI Holdings, FPT Corporation, and Sumitomo Corporation are working together to develop an AI cloud offering in Japan. Majority owned by FPT, the offering is known as FPT Smart Cloud Japan and will offer GPU cloud resources. FPT will own 60 percent of FPT …