Hong Kong alpine skier Eloise King Yung-shih has settled into Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and said she is ready to make her Olympic debut in the women’s slalom – the first of what she hopes will be many appearances on the sport’s biggest stage. King, 21, first skied at the age of four in Japan during … Read more
Published on February 13, 2026 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and couples across Asia are already planning their romantic escapes. This year, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur have emerged as the most sought-after destinations for Valentine’s weekend travel. Agoda, the leading digital travel platform, reports a significant 25% increase in travel interest among … Read more
The Year of the Fire Horse is associated with intense energy, bold movement and pioneering spirit, making it, perhaps, a fitting time for a transformative travel experience. And what better way to channel a steed’s spirit of adventure than through some of the world’s most memorable equestrian experiences, from the Sandalwood ponies of Sumba, Indonesia, … Read more
Across Asia, the reaction to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election triumph has been near unanimous: A stronger Japan is good for the region. Everyone, that is, except China. Japan’s first-ever female premier secured a historic victory, handing her the strongest mandate of any leader in the country’s postwar era. The scale of this win matters … Read more
Japan’s prime minister vows to push on with right-wing agenda after election victory The Journal Japan’s governing party on course for landslide election win BBC Takaichi on course for landslide win in Japan election RTE.ie Japan’s ultra conservative prime minister set to seize more power, exit poll shows Sky News Sanae Takaichi’s conservatives cement power in landslide Japan election … Read more
Like her idol Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi (64) wields a sturdy dark handbag in and out of official meetings. While Thatcher’s famous sidearm was a symbol of her forceful political style, the Japanese prime minister’s designer accessory has become shorthand for her startling popularity. Soaring demand for Takaichi’s €735 leather handbag has forced Hamano, the … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Experiencing spring in Japan has long been a dream of many people. Instantly, one image comes to mind: delicate cherry blossoms painting the landscape in soft shades of pink. Yet while the blooming sakura effortlessly steals the spotlight, the charm of spring in Japan extends far beyond its petals. Rich cultural traditions and … Read more
Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding delivered the Agatti Island on January 27, a 64,000 DWT bulk carrier. The vessel, which is flagged in Panama and classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK), is an ocean-going Handymax bulk carrier. The ship has a total length of 199.98 metres, a beam of 32.24 metres, and a depth of 19.30 metres. … Read more
The Department of Finance (DOF) on Tuesday said it led formal negotiations to update the Philippines-Japan Double Taxation Convention (DTC). The talks were held from January 27 to 30. “As one of the Philippines’ most vital and enduring economic partners, the negotiation with Japan underscores our countries’ mutual commitment to strengthening partnership by providing a … Read more
Jakarta – Unusually heavy snowfall hits Japan. The snowfall has caused 30 deaths in the past… The post Japan Snowstorm: 30 Dead – Latest Updates appeared first on Archynetys. Source link