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Earth to Ether: Here's how UAE won hearts at Japan Expo

Back in 1970, before formation of UAE, Abu Dhabi participated at Osaka Expo

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Visitors participate in a special workshop on traditional crafts at Expo 2025 Osaka, organised by the House of Artisans in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.

Why more UAE travellers are ditching malls for meaning

UAE’s new generation is chasing authenticity and culture in Japan, Georgia, South Korea

The busy capital of Tokyo, Japan, is an eye-popping mix of the ultramodern and the traditional.

Takaichi, Trump swap praise for 'golden age’ of ties

Two sides sign pact for 'security of critical minerals and rare earths supply chains’

US President Donald Trump (L) and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrive on board the US Navy's USS George Washington aircraft carrier at the US naval base in Yokosuka on October 28, 2025.

Ford F-150 could be Japan new leader’s link to Trump

Gesture may also be impractical given narrow streets in Tokyo and other Japanese cities

A Ford F-150 truck is displayed at the Dearborn Truck Plant, April 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Michigan.

Trump in Japan as hopes grow for China trade deal

Asia trip kicks off in Malaysia with a flurry of agreements on the sidelines of ASEAN

US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on October 27, 2025.

Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first woman PM?

A Thatcher admirer, she blends conservative convictions with echoes of mentor Shinzo Abe

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office after being appointed by the parliament, in Tokyo on October 21, 2025.

Japan ex-PM Murayama, famous for WW2 apology, dies

Phrases ‘deep remorse’ and ‘heartfelt apology’ were used by successive prime ministers

Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama delivers a speech in Tokyo on May 18, 2015.

Dubai Chocolate gone in minutes at Expo 2025 Osaka

Visitors had to say ‘Word of the Day’, answer a quick question to win mini bars

Dubai Chocolate giveaway leaves Expo visitors craving for more.

UAE: Most visited country pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

Pavilion receives BIE Bronze Award for Architecture and Landscape

5 million visitors: UAE Pavilion is Expo 2025 Osaka’s most visited

Abu Dhabi to Osaka: Emirati woman wins hearts in Japan

As Expo Osaka ends, Youth Ambassador Meera reflects on representing UAE

Meet Emirati woman inspiring Japanese youth to say ‘shukran’ and ‘salaam alaikum’

Can a two-hour cap on phones improve lives?

Ordinance on appropriate use of phones, laptops and tablets came into force last week

This picture taken on October 7, 2025 shows Toyoake mayor Masafumi Kouki posing for photographs following an interview at City Hall in Toyoake, Aichi prefecture.

Man with $200,000 income still works as a janitor

The 56-year-old earns millions from rent but lives frugally and values health

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