The Hara Cafe is located in Hong Kong's bustling Tsim Sha Tsui district. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
Life

All aboard: Life-size Japanese model trains debut at Hong Kong cafe

Retro railcars by world-renowned modeler Hara transport guests to 1920s Japan

25 August 2024
Scallop exports to the U.S. and Southeast Asia have surged. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)
Food & Beverage

Japan scallop prices rebound as exports expand beyond China

Domestic consumption campaign also fuels recovery after Beijing's import ban

25 August 2024
A Chinese coast guard ship uses water canons on a Philippine Coast Guard ship near the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal, South China Sea as they blocked it's path during a re-supply mission on Aug. 5, 2023. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)
South China Sea

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite trust-building efforts

Manila accuses Beijing of 'unprofessional, aggressive and illegal actions'

25 August 2024
Indonesian and American soldiers will take part in Super Garuda Shield joint training exercises in Java and Sumatra this week. 
Your Week in Asia

Indonesia-U.S. maneuvers, BHP earnings, Indian economy data

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

25 August 2024
Female workers in Bangladesh's garment factories face numerous pressures and hurdles.
Society

Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap

'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities

25 August 2024
The Suzuki Motor team competes in the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race. (Photo by Toshihide Takeda)
Automobiles

Suzuki gets back into motorcycle racing with a green mission

Team using sustainable fuel and parts overcomes bumpy ride

25 August 2024
The author on his latest adventure, a 3,000-kilometer ride through Sumatra, the largest island fully inside Indonesian territory. This photo was taken at sunset at a viewpoint overlooking Lake Maninjau in West Sumatra province. (All photos courtesy of Ian Lloyd Neubauer)
Life

From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels

Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region

25 August 2024
The Nintendo Museum will offer visitors eight interactive experiences and a gift shop selling exclusive products.
Media & Entertainment

From 'karuta' cards to Switch: Nintendo puts its history in a museum

Interactive space to open in Kyoto in October in a repurposed 1969 factory

25 August 2024
A Nvidia display at Computex in Taipei. Nvidia is developing an AI R&D center in Taiwan's capital that will employ 1,000 engineers. 
Opinion

The smart money quietly bets billions on Taiwan remaining at peace

AI titans and other foreign investors sink $25bn into Taiwan despite cross-strait tensions

25 August 2024
Seafood at a market in Shanghai in August 2023. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Trade

China has turned to South America since banning Japan seafood a year ago

Beijing adopted policy in response to release of wastewater from Fukushima plant

25 August 2024
A Takeda vaccine factory in Germany. The Japanese drugmaker will apply for approval to sell its dengue vaccine in the U.S. (Takeda Pharmaceutical)
Pharmaceuticals

Japan's Takeda aims to sell vaccines in U.S., targeting dengue first

Drugmaker hopes to break into market dominated by American and European players

25 August 2024
Taxi drivers need multiple smartphones to handle the various ride-hailing apps used by commuters. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Transportation

For China's taxi drivers, smartphones are as important as seat belts

Ride-hailing apps, robotaxis and flying cars add stiff competition to gain customers

24 August 2024
A Chinese fighter jet flies during a patrol over the South China Sea in this undated photo released Aug. 6, 2016, by China's Xinhua News Agency.
South China Sea

Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents

'Such actions undermine regional peace and security,' says task force

24 August 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles on Aug. 23. 
Sports

Shohei Ohtani becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club

Los Angeles Dodgers manager hails Japanese baseball star's 'storybook' feat

24 August 2024
University students today prefer to buy experiences such as concerts over tangible goods like cars and brand-name goods.
Datawatch

Japan university student spending nears bubble-era peak

Higher part-time job wages spur buying of experiences rather than goods

24 August 2024
Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba says he will run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential race. He announced the decision in his hometown of Yazu in Tottori prefecture on Aug. 24. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
Japan’s leadership race

Japan ex-defense chief Ishiba says to run for ruling party president

67-year-old among popular figures in polling on who should be nation's next PM

24 August 2024
People wait outside Haidilao, a Chinese hotpot restaurant chain in China. The chain began its international expansion in 2012 with an outlet in Singapore's historic riverside district of Clarke Quay.
Caixin

A new wave of Chinese food and beverages hit Southeast Asia

Despite success, supply chain and localization issues remain

24 August 2024
Former baseball player Shogo Shibata, third from right, hopes to increase fans of the sport in Southeast Asia through the Asia Koshien 2024 baseball tournament. (Photo by Junichiro Sato)
Sports

Indonesia's 'field of dreams': Youth tournament to pitch baseball to nation

Former Japan pro player spearheads project to spread sport in Southeast Asia

24 August 2024
More than 500 people participated in an official Beyblade competition in Osaka in July. (Photo by Tomohide Yamaguchi)
Consumer

Beyblade series evolves into a sport enjoyed by people of all ages

Japanese toy maker Tomy expands tops' market superfast

24 August 2024
Wagyu prices are slumping due mainly to feeble demand, but are still high for most consumers. (Photo by Hisashi Tsusui)
Agriculture

Wagyu beef's wholesale price falls to 4-year low as consumption slows

Exports to Asia, Europe and U.S. boom as farmers seek stable demand

24 August 2024
With his book, historian Frederik Cryns wanted to write an accurate, faithful biography of William Adams, the English sailor who inspired the "Shogun" story. (Source photos Reaktion Books, Getty Images)
Books

Books: William Adams, 'blue-eyed samurai' who never was

Japan-based historian and author pieces together puzzle of the would-be English shogun

24 August 2024
The bug-hunting skills of Chinese white hats are highly regarded worldwide.
Cybersecurity

China seen using 'white hat' hackers to boost cyberattack capability

Vulnerabilities targeted heavily since bug hunters required to notify Beijing

24 August 2024
Seven & i Holdings operates a sprawling retail empire in Japan, including 7-Eleven convenience stores. (Photo by Yoshiyuki Tamai)
Markets

Seven & i takeover bid signals opening for corporate bargain hunters

Retail group among Japan blue chips with relatively low valuations

24 August 2024
The recent boom in artificial intelligence has only recently started to benefit the NAND memory, which is Kioxia's specialty. (Kioxia)
Semiconductors

Kioxia poised for long-sought IPO as AI boom trickles down

Japan memory maker finds footing after market slump and Western Digital saga

24 August 2024