The city of Yokohama, Japan has donated 33 mobile stations for water purification to Ukraine's Mykolaiv, as reported on Monday, September 19. Footage of ... ( read original story ...)
Struggling Osaka aiming to break slump as Pan Pacific Open returns
Struggling Naomi Osaka admitted Monday that she had gone through "more down than up" this year as she tries to break out of her slump at her home Pan Pacific Open this week. ( read original story ...)
At Least Two Killed in Japan Typhoon, Tokyo Under Flood Advisory
A powerful typhoon barreled through southwest Japan on Monday, unleashing torrential rains and lashing winds that killed at least two people, triggered floods and caused thousands to evacuate to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s miracle makeover hairstylist is back with customer who came from eight hours away【Video】
The drive from Ishikawa to Tokyo takes about eight hours by overnight bus, which is how the customer made his way there. If you’re wondering what would possess someone to go to so much trouble for a ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Naomi Osaka looks for new high in Tokyo in a season that has been ‘more down than up’
But Osaka is hoping to right the ship at the WTA event in Tokyo where she is defending champion, albeit from three years ago as the tournament returns for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall in southern Island
In Japan, thousands of people were evacuated after super typhoon Nanmadol made landfall on southern island of Kyushu, bringing strong winds and heavy rain in the region. Meanwhile, authorities issued ... ( read original story ...)
Australian business urges Hong Kong to abolish quarantine
The financial hub is under growing pressure to abolish hotel quarantine ahead of the Rugby Sevens and other big events. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt
A powerful typhoon slammed southwestern Japan with fierce rainfall and winds on Monday, injuring dozens of people, as it swerved north toward Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Train services suspended in Kansai region as typhoon nears
Railway companies suspended a number of train services in the Kansai region on Sept. 19, including bullet train operations, as Typhoon No. 14 approaches. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pavilion costs for 2025 World Expo increase by $17 mil. from initial estimate
Expenses for the Osaka Pavilion facility, which will be exhibited by the Osaka Prefectural Government, Osaka Municipal Government, and others ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Trains, airlines suspended as Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall in Kyushu; heads to Tokyo
Tens of thousands of people spent the night at gymnasiums and other facilities in a precautionary evacuation of vulnerable homes. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls ahead of Bank of Japan’s rate decision
Most of the banks meeting this week - from Switzerland to South Africa are expected to hike, with markets split on whether the Bank of England will go by 50 or 75 basis points.
Hong Kong tech leads losses in mixed Asia session; Fed, Bank of Japan rate decisions ahead this week
Shares in the Asia-Pacific was mixed on Monday ahead of major central bank meetings this week. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong was 0.64% lower, with the Hang Seng Tech index down 1.9%. South Korea's ...
Powerful Typhoon Pelts Japan, Tokyo Under Flood Advisory
A powerful typhoon barreled through Japan’s main southwest island of Kyushu on Monday, unleashing torrential rains and lashing winds that downed power lines, scrambled transport and caused thousands ... ( read original story ...)
India, Japan concludes week-long 6th edition of maritime exercise ‘JIMEX’
The sixth edition of the Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022, JIMEX 22 hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, ASEAN to deepen economic ties toward 50th friendship anniv.
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Sunday to deepen economic ties in areas such as supply chain resiliency a ... ( read original story ...)