A Japanese machinery maker called IHI Corp. has successfully tested a prototype of a massive, airplane-sized turbine to generate electricity from powerful deep-sea ocean currents. ( read original story ...)
2 TikTokers in Japan arrested for alleged indecent assault of teen girl
Two TikTokers in Japan have been arrested for allegedly committing an indecent act on a 16-year-old follower, police announced on June 4. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida may join NATO summit to discuss Ukraine crisis -Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is leaning toward attending a summit of leaders from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in late June to spur coordination with the West over Russia's ... ( read original story ...)
Did You Know About This Tokyo Inn That Treats You Like A Writer?
Head to Homeikan Inn if you want to experience the real-life scenario of being a writer while staying in an atmospheric old place in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,071 COVID cases on June 4
The Japanese capital reported 2,071 coronavirus infections on June 4 after registering 2,111 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,071 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 2,071 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Saturday. The figure is down about 500 from a week earlier and marks the 22nd straight day of week ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tiger & Bunny’ Adaptation Takes Shape as SK Global Options Anime Property
The property was previously set up in 2015 at ... The deal also involved ANEW, a company that had backing from the Japanese public and private sectors and sought to accelerate the translation ... ( read original story ...)
$1.83M in COVID business subsidies returned to Osaka Pref. after firms disobeyed rules
Some 240 million yen (roughly $1.83 million) paid to businesses in Osaka Prefecture complying with the prefectural government's request to sh ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to resume travel subsidy campaign to revitalize tourism in capital
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will resume a travel subsidy campaign for residents on June 10 on a trial basis, Gov. Yuriko Koike announce ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo set to hike public bath fees by 15 cents amid soaring fuel prices
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused fuel prices to soar worldwide, forcing the need to raise bathhouse fees in the Japanese capital. ( read original story ...)
Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers resuming tourism discount as COVID eases -Nikkei
Japan's government is considering resuming a national travel discount campaign as soon as late this month to help the tourism industry recover from a COVID-19 slump, the Nikkei newspaper said on ... ( read original story ...)
Oldest Chinese restaurant in Japan shuts down after 138 years
After filing for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, Japan's oldest existing Chinese restaurant, Heichinrou, is shutting down after 138 years of business. The restaurant, located in Yokohama Chinatown, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka in Wimbledon entry list, Federer and Williams sisters absent
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka in Wimbledon entry list, Serena not
Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appears on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday, but the Williams sisters were not included. Osaka said last month ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to allow foreigners to work as beauticians, 1st in Japan
The Tokyo metropolitan government said Friday it will allow foreigners to work as beauticians from October using a national regulatio ... ( read original story ...)