Ikea Japan shuts two Tokyo flagship stores; failure to succeed in the city.
Ikea is closing its smaller Harajuku and Shinjuku branches in downtown Tokyo due to insufficient earnings and diminished appeal.
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Takaichi urges female envoys to unite against gender barriers.
Prime Minister Takaichi urged collective action to remove barriers for women in leadership roles during a meeting with female ambassadors.
Musk's Grok AI criticized in Japan for sexualized images.
Japan is investigating X for Grok's role in creating non-consensual sexualized images and requested improved safeguards against deepfakes.
Tomoyuki Sugano joins Samurai Japan squad for 2026 WBC.
Samurai Japan added Tomoyuki Sugano to its 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, joining MLB star Shohei Ohtani and others.
Japan should reconsider its immigration policy.
Japan is tightening immigration policies amid rising foreign arrivals, raising concerns about a possible retreat into xenophobia.
Feminism's failures contrast with Takaichi's success.
In October, Japan elected its first female prime minister and finance minister, sparking criticism despite their legislative efforts for women.
Takaichi and Lee advocate for improved bilateral relations.
South Korean President Lee and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi are strengthening their relationship amid regional tensions following their third meeting.
Osaka aims for aggressive play to secure her third Australian Open title.
Naomi Osaka aims for an aggressive performance at the Australian Open, seeking to leave the tournament without regrets.
Osaka court rejects ban on hanging executions.
The Osaka District Court dismissed a ban on hanging executions, citing lack of grounds and adherence to existing criminal judgments.
Many Japanese women regret marrying their husbands, but there's more to the story.
A survey reveals that many Japanese women regret marrying their husbands, mainly due to financial issues and dissatisfaction.
Shueisha's 100-year manga collaboration features T-shirts at Uniqlo.
Shueisha celebrates its 100th anniversary with a special Uniqlo T-shirt collection featuring iconic manga series like Hunter x Hunter and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Takaichi and Meloni agree on enhanced security and economic ties.
Japan and Italy agreed to enhance security cooperation, focusing on supply chains, military development, and addressing global stability issues.