Miura, known as “King Kazu”, extended his record as Japan's oldest footballer this year, turning out for Yokohama FC in the J-League's top division. But the veteran's contribution was minimal, ... ( read original story ...)
How the pandemic changed Japan’s health care system
COVID-19 has overhauled work practices and exposed the divisions between the public and private sectors of the medical system. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: The wooden-domed former observatory room in Tokyo that explored the stars
Inside a two-story reinforced concrete structure on the vast green campus of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)'s ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Former NRL player Blake Ferguson arrested for alleged illegal drug possession in Japan
Winger left Parramatta Eels at end of 2021 NRL season to sign with Japanese rugby union club ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency price LIVE – Crypto 2022 predictions as experts say Bitcoin will take spotlight on world stage this year
THE entire cryptocurrency market exploded in 2021, but experts predict that 2022 will bring even more excitement to the industry, and particularly Bitcoin. This increased attention will also bring ... ( read original story ...)
Mental health issues show women bear brunt of Japan monarchy system
The diagnosis of former princess Mako's post-traumatic stress disorder prior to her controversial marriage in October has once again ... ( read original story ...)
League convert Ferguson arrested on drugs charges in Japan
Blake Ferguson, a former Australian rugby league international who recently switched codes, has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug offences, his club NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu has said. ( read original story ...)
Eateries, luxury brands ditching plastic for sturdy, dark paper straws from central Japan
A new type of black, paper straw developed by a Japanese nonprofit organization is garnering popularity for its robust structure stopping it f ... ( read original story ...)
Blake Ferguson arrested in Japan over alleged drug possession
Former NRL star Blake Ferguson was arrested in Japan on December 30, just one week out from the opening game of his rugby union career. ( read original story ...)
Blake Ferguson arrested in Japan for suspected drug possession
Former NRL player Blake Ferguson has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug possession after allegedly punching a man in a restaurant. Ferguson travelled to Japan after being contracted by the ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate 4.3 quake hits near Chiba, Chiba-shi, Japan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Chiba, Chiba-shi, Japan, was reported only 26 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron Christmas and a crappy New Year in Tokyo
As early as December 6, based on a grim worst-case scenario, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed strict measures to defeat the Omicron var ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business leaders voice resolve to tackle key growth challenges
The leaders of Japan's major business organizations on Saturday expressed their resolve to address pressing challenges facing the country to support growth in 2022, ranging from digitalization and ... ( read original story ...)
Record number of Japanese startups to be at CES 2022 in Las Vegas
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) says that 52 technology startups will showcase their innovations at CES 2022 from Jan 5-8 in Las Vegas. The number of startups representing Japan at the ... ( read original story ...)
New Celtic star Daizen Maeda makes Kyogo Furuhashi admission as he looks forward to working with Ange Postecoglou
NEW BHOY Daizen Maeda says he’s looking forward to working under Ange Postecoglou again. The 24-year-old striker – joint top scorer in the J League with Yokohama F.Marinos last season – is ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran right-hander Tyler Chatwood nearing agreement to pitch in Japan, per report
Veteran right-hander Tyler Chatwood will become the latest big-league player to sign with an Asian league during Major League Baseball's owner-imposed lockout. Chatwood is expected to sign with the ... ( read original story ...)