THIMPHU -- From what I could see on the drive up from Paro International Airport toward the Punakha Valley, it seemed that spring had arrived early in Bhutan.
In South Korea, separate surnames can leave moms feeling left out
TOKYO -- Women in South Korea in principle keep their surnames unchanged after marriage while children take their father's last name, a tradition that values fathers' lineage in a patriarchal society.
Inside Dark Mofo 2026: Australia's wildest music festival returns
MELBOURNE -- Since its debut in 2013, the Dark Mofo festival in Tasmania, Australia, has championed some of the wildest, darkest, strangest and most experimental arts around -- especially when it comes to music.
Frontier AI shock: Japan's analog layer offers a resilience lesson
Kyle Lawless, writing from Chicago, is EY Americas enterprise resilience solution leader. Nobuko Kobayashi, writing from Tokyo, is a former partner and managing director at EY-Parthenon.
Japan octopus fritter maker bets on ASEAN exports with new plant
HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Frozen takoyaki maker Okamoto Foods opened a second factory in Hiroshima prefecture in May, part of an effort to increase its exports to markets such as Vietnam and the Philippines, where demand for Japanese food is growing.
Japan to label Philippines 'top priority' for oil reserve support
TOKYO -- The Japanese government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency as early as this summer will begin investigating issues related to both public and private oil stockpiling systems in multiple Southeast Asian countries.
Japan's corporate real estate sales hit 18-year high on strong demand
TOKYO -- Corporate real estate sales in Japan have reached the highest level in 18 years, as more companies -- particularly listed ones -- seek to streamline assets and improve profitability.
Subaru weighs selling US-made Ascent SUV in Japan
TOKYO -- Subaru is considering introducing its Ascent sport utility vehicle to the Japanese market as early as the second half of this year, the company said on Saturday.
Hormuz crisis highlights China's unique oil strategy
TOKYO -- The recent U.S.-China summit in Beijing, closely watched around the world, exposed a deepening disconnect between the two superpowers, particularly in the energy sector.
Japan's Meitetsu Travel targets wealthy foreigners with tailored trip
NAGOYA, Japan -- As Tokyo's shopping districts heave with foreign visitors and Kyoto's ancient temples choke with tourist traffic, one Nagoya travel company is trying to draw wealthy guests to the commercial and industrial hub in central Japan.