Firms are moving their headquarters out of the metropolis at a record-setting pace amid the proliferation of remote work and growing risks of natural disasters. ( read original story ...)
The Big One: Canada floods show British Columbia is not ready for a powerful earthquake
As the province rebuilds after the atmospheric river, experts hope for a heightened focus on future hazards from quakes and global heating ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka arson suspect identified, buildings to be checked after fire killed 24 people
Japanese police on Sunday identified a 61-year-old man as a prime suspect behind a fire that engulfed a mental clinic in an eight-story building where he was a patient. ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobbyist backs Myanmar coup and urges investment
A Japanese former politician who campaigned to bring billions of dollars of investment from some of Japan’s top companies to Myanmar has urged Japan to endorse its military regime, saying the nation's ... ( read original story ...)
Actress Kanda dies at 35 in fall from hotel in Sapporo
SAPPORO--Actress Sayaka Kanda died after falling from the high-rise hotel here where she was staying. Police have not ruled out suicide or foul play as possible causes of her Dec. 18 death, ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya run win streak to 5 with blowout of ice-cold Ramos, Toyama
Ray Parks and the Nagoya Dolphins remain on the upswing after posting a more decisive win over Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks’ Nagoya completes sweep of Dwight Ramos’ Toyama
THE NAGOYA Diamond Dolphins completed a season sweep of the Toyama Grouses with a 26-point blowout, 101-75, in the Japan B.League on Sunday at Dolphin's Arena. Ray Parks had 14 points, four rebounds, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama earns weekend split as Shiga rally falls short
KIEFER Ravena's best efforts ended for naught as the Shiga Lakestars split their two-game series against the Yokohama B-Corsairs, taking a 98-85 loss in the Japan B.League on Sund ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 33 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 33 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday. The number is up 20 from a week ago. The daily tally in the capital has remained below 50 for 64 days in ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 33 cases, up 20 from week before
The cumulative number of omicron infection cases confirmed in Japan rose to 65, including two cases reported in Okinawa Prefecture, on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Year In Review 2021: From Gabba Cricket Test Win To Tokyo Olympics Hockey Bronze – 10 Memorable Moments For India
India's performance in the Tokyo Olympics was one of the highlights of 2021. In this yearend review, we look back at sporting events in 2021 that gave India joy, satisfaction and lot of pride. ( read original story ...)
She Broke Japan’s Comedic Barrier Playing Drunks and Fools (Yep, Men)
Niyo Katsura has won acclaim in rakugo, a classical form of Japanese storytelling, by doing anything onstage that a man can do. ( read original story ...)
Osaka clinic patient ID’d as man behind arson attack
OSAKA--Prefectural police on Dec. 19 identified a 61-year-old man as the prime suspect behind a suspected arson attack at a mental health clinic here that claimed 24 lives. ( read original story ...)
Reddit IPO to test social media platform’s ‘meme’ stock hype
The San Francisco-based company filed confidentially last week with U.S. regulators for an initial public offering. ( read original story ...)
Singer Sayaka Kanda dies after fall from Sapporo hotel room
Singer-actress Sayaka Kanda has died after falling out of a hotel window in Sapporo on Saturday. Kanda, 35, who was the only child of actor Masaki Kanda and pop singer Seiko Matsuda, was found on the ... ( read original story ...)
Gallery: Super Formula, SUPER GT cars on the streets of Tokyo
Super Formula and SUPER GT machinery hit the streets of Tokyo on Sunday as part of the 'Red Bull Race Day' demonstration event. ( read original story ...)