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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday bestowed the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon on legendary baseball player Sadaharu Oh in honor of his contributions to cultural exchanges between Japan and Taiwan through sports. [2]

In the election for the upper house of Japan's parliament, the ruling coalition failed to win the 50 seats it needed to maintain its majority, leaving Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a precarious position without a majority in either chamber of the ... [3]

TOKYO -- Japan looks to speed entry procedures for the country's growing wave of international travelers by expanding the number of airports where immigration and customs inspections can be completed together. [4]

Nagasaki and Okinawa have been selected for The New York Times' list of "52 places to go in 2026." The U.S. daily placed Nagasaki 17th on the list. The newspaper said that as the U.S. [5]

FUKUOKA, Japan -- Transport companies are stepping up efforts to help overseas visitors explore Kyushu as the southwestern Japanese island sees visitor numbers grow at a record-breaking pace. [6]

Business trendsFukuoka pitches itself as Japan's 'startup city' Local government fosters new business with tax breaks and looser regulations Nulab CEO Masanori Hashimoto, a key member of Myojowaraku, wants to "create an atmosphere that encourages the... [7]

Despite Japan’s general demographic decline, the populations of big cities are growing, drawing people from smaller towns and the countryside. [8]

FUKUOKA, Japan -- This southwestern Japan city, which has raised its profile as an Asian tourist destination in recent years, has kicked off an effort to compete with Tokyo as an alternative financial hub to Hong Kong. [9]

Sources
[1] MM www.straitstimes.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

Japan starts release of state-held oil to stabilise supplies amid Iran war

[2] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-02-27 · 65% match

Taiwan president honors Japanese baseball legend Sadaharu Oh

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday bestowed the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon on legendary baseball player Sadaharu Oh in honor of his contributions to cultural exchanges between Japan and Taiwan through sports.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-25 · 75% match

Through the Lens: Japan's upper house election; summer festivals in Kyoto and Fukuoka - Nikkei Asia

In the election for the upper house of Japan's parliament, the ruling coalition failed to win the 50 seats it needed to maintain its majority, leaving Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a precarious position without a majority in either chamber of the

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-25 · 75% match

Japan to expand faster immigration, customs system to Fukuoka Airport

TOKYO -- Japan looks to speed entry procedures for the country's growing wave of international travelers by expanding the number of airports where immigration and customs inspections can be completed together.

[5] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-01-07 · 65% match

Nagasaki and Okinawa make New York Times’ list of ‘52 places to go in 2026’

Nagasaki and Okinawa have been selected for The New York Times' list of "52 places to go in 2026." The U.S. daily placed Nagasaki 17th on the list. The newspaper said that as the U.S.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-09 · 60% match

Uber, other services help visitors get around Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan -- Transport companies are stepping up efforts to help overseas visitors explore Kyushu as the southwestern Japanese island sees visitor numbers grow at a record-breaking pace.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-05-04 · 84% match

Fukuoka pitches itself as Japan's 'startup city'

Business trendsFukuoka pitches itself as Japan's 'startup city' Local government fosters new business with tax breaks and looser regulations Nulab CEO Masanori Hashimoto, a key member of Myojowaraku, wants to "create an atmosphere that encourages the

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-12-14 · 80% match

Fukuoka -- a booming population in aging Japan

Despite Japan’s general demographic decline, the populations of big cities are growing, drawing people from smaller towns and the countryside.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-09-30 · 79% match

'Gateway to Asia' Fukuoka enters race to become next financial hub

FUKUOKA, Japan -- This southwestern Japan city, which has raised its profile as an Asian tourist destination in recent years, has kicked off an effort to compete with Tokyo as an alternative financial hub to Hong Kong.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-02-26 · 77% match

Fukuoka Financial Group to integrate Eighteenth Bank

FUKUOKA -- Fukuoka Financial Group will retake its soon-to-be-lost position as Japan's biggest regional banking group by absorbing Eighteenth Bank next year, The Nikkei has learned.

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