ZIGONG, China, Jan. 27, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On the evening of January 23, the 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival officially opened at the Chinese Colored Lantern World in Zigong, Sichuan Province, as 11 large-scale lantern installations and more than 200 smaller displays lit up in succession. Originating in the Tang dynasty and passed down for … Continued
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SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The professional-category finals of the first “Discover Shanghai” Tourism Guide Super Competition, organized by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, concluded on January 8, drawing widespread attention from both industry observers and the public. From 640 entries submitted through district-level recommendations, 150 guides were shortlisted for the finals. … Continued
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TOKYO, Jan. 23, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — -Revamps Security, Environmental Performance, and Buyer’s Consolidation Operations- Nippon Express Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “NX Logistics Thailand”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., moved its container freight station (CFS) in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok to another location within that same district and made … Continued
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TOKYO, Jan. 22, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Japan Prize on January 21, 2026. Prof. Cynthia Dwork (USA) has received the Japan Prize in the field of Electronics, Information, and Communication. Prof. Shizuo Akira (Japan) and Prof. Zhijian “James” Chen (USA) have received the Japan Prize … Continued
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TOKYO, Jan. 20, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — – Showing World NX Group’s “will toward the future” Manifested in Its Support for Evolution in Semiconductor and Automotive Industries – NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. has released a new global brand movie titled “Moving India Forward” that focuses on the rapidly growing Indian market. The movie is available … Continued
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TOKYO, Jan. 8, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — – Assisting in Establishment of Global Supply Chain for Manufacturers Aiming to Expand Production in India – Yamato Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter “YLI”), a subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, opened the NH8 (Sidhrawali) Logistics Center in the state of Haryana, northern India, … Continued
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TOKYO, Jan. 6, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — – Let’s Enjoy Tokyo’s Food Scene; Visitors Can Find New Charms Every Time – The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the website “GO TOKYO Gourmet” to showcase Tokyo’s diverse food attractions in Japan and overseas. “GO TOKYO Gourmet” website: https://www.gourmet.gotokyo.org/index.html The website features articles and … Continued
CHENGDU, China, Dec. 31, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– As the 2026 New Year’s holiday approaches, Chengdu – China’s popular inbound travel destination and the “Home to Panda ” – has prepared a range of fresh and diverse cultural and tourism activities for visitors from around the world. Those who choose to spend the holiday in Chengdu will experience a unique “New … Continued
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HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 4, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In December 2025, a cross-border dance video blew up social media – Tesla CEO Elon Musk tapped “share” on six silver humanoid robots’ concert performance, with just one word: “Impressive.” Hailing from Hangzhou High-Tech Zone (Binjiang), these Unitree G1 bots danced in lockstep with singer Wang Leehom, nailing every beat and … Continued
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NANNING, China, Dec. 24, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– As the core carrying zone of the “Nanning Channel” for China-ASEAN exchanges and cooperation, Wuxiang New District of Nanning integrates the advantages of multiple national-level opening-up platforms, including the Nanning Area of China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone, a national economic and technological development zone, and the core area … Continued