The bodies of a man and a woman were found in their apartment in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward on Saturday, police said. According to police, the bodies, which had started to decay, were found in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tofu shops facing fight for survival amid rising costs
Some have reported increased sales, however, thanks to the popularity of new tofu products such as protein bars that are sold as health food products. ( read original story ...)
Olympic scandals put marketing giant Dentsu’s business in spotlight
Allegations of corruption in Olympic sponsorships involving former Dentsu director Haruyuki Takahashi have put the firm's overwhelmin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms’ tech gives owners insight into pets’ emotions, health
Pet tech, which enhances the quality of care for cats, dogs, and our other beloved animal companions, is drawing attention in Japan, as ventu ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic canoe slalom course now giving whitewater thrills to public
Japan's first artificial canoe slalom course, built for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, is now providing the public with whitewater rafting adv ... ( read original story ...)
Tropical Storm Meari makes landfall on Japan’s Izu Peninsula
Tropical Storm Meari made landfall on central Japan's Izu Peninsula on Saturday, causing disruptions to transportation services during the peak summer holiday season. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Mogul Seeks to Sell Huobi Stake at $3 Billion Value
Huobi Group founder Leon Li is in talks with a clutch of investors to sell his majority stake in the crypto-exchange at a valuation of as much as $3 billion, in what could be the industry’s largest ...
Crypto Biz: A Futurist take on crypto
Blockchain Futurist conference in Toronto, Canada wrapped up this week. DeFi and institutional adoption of crypto were high on the agenda. You might not know it, but Canada is quietly becoming a major ...
Vinesh almost quit after Tokyo debacle
Vinesh Phogat today said she nearly quit wrestling after failing a second time to win a medal at the Olympics in Tokyo before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pep talk rejuvenated her to continue. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: White walls, blue frames harmonize on 19th century building at park in Sapporo
A building whose exterior contrast of white and blue stands out in the early summer remains a stately feature of Nakajima Park in this nort ... ( read original story ...)
Western & Southern Open Preview: Naomi Osaka vs. Shuai Zhang Betting Odds and Match Preview
In the Western & Southern Open Round of 64 on Monday, we have a matchup featuring No. 45-ranked Shuai Zhang versus No. 39 Naomi Osaka.Osaka is the favorite (-300) to get to the round of 32 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. school made teens stay on hot buses as punishment
A guardian of a female junior high school student who suffered suspected heatstroke after being kept on a bus for hours, is seen during a press conference at the Osaka Prefectural Government ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama advances rubber compounding with artificial intelligence
Developed in partnership with subsidiary Hamagom Aicom, Yokohama is using AI to achieve targeted rubber physical property values. ( read original story ...)
I almost decided to quit wrestling after Tokyo, says Vinesh
While a knee injury in the quarterfinals dashed her hopes in 2016 Rio Olympics, Vinesh again crashed out in the last eight stage in Tokyo, despite entering her weight category as the world No.1. ( read original story ...)
CWG gold medallist Vinesh Phogat says she almost quit wrestling after Tokyo Olympics failure
While a knee injury in the quarter-finals dashed her hopes in 2016 Rio Olympics, Vinesh again crashed out in the last eight stage in Tokyo, despite entering her weight category as the world No.1. ( read original story ...)
I almost decided to quit wrestling after Tokyo, says Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat on Saturday said she nearly quit wrestling after failing a second time to win a medal at the Olympics in Tokyo before Prime Minister Nar ... ( read original story ...)