Eastar Jet Co., a South Korean low-cost carrier, said Tuesday it will resume services on the routes to Tokyo and Osaka in September after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eastar Jet ... ( read original story ...)
West Japan police officer temporarily loses bullets at supermarket
A police sergeant in the Hyogo Prefecture city of Nishinomiya temporarily lost his handgun bullets at a supermarket in the same city, Hyogo Pr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei pares gains as China worries crimp bank, chip share rallies
Japan's Nikkei share average inched up on Tuesday, buoyed by advances for bank and chip-related stocks as they tracked U.S. peers higher but declines in regional equities limited gains. The Nikkei ...
Yokohama Rubber to Add E+ Mark to EV Tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced that it will be applying a new proprietary "E+” mark to its tires for EV passenger cars, trucks and buses. ( read original story ...)
Overland Park boy wins Pokémon national title, will play in world championships in Japan
In a little under a month, a 7-year-old boy from Overland Park will represent the Kansas City metro — and North America — when he competes in the Pokémon World Championships. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Yokohama F Marinos vs. Celtic – prediction, team news, lineups
As for Celtic, they have been rocked by the news that right-back Alistair Johnston is ruled out for at least two months after undergoing ankle surgery, and the Canadian now joins Cameron ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Heat Smashes 150-Year Trend as Extreme Weather Bakes Globe
Temperatures in central Tokyo have soared to nearly 9C (16F) above the seasonal average, as the extreme heat blanketing the world continues to smash historical norms. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workers cry out for a raise after decades of stagnant pay
“The core of a virtuous economic cycle lies in wage growth,” he said during a meeting with business groups in January. “I’m calling for pay rises that beat inflation and the government will back such ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Biggest Federal Villain Says AI Could Help Cause the Next Big Financial Crisis
Tech hype comes in waves, and while the focus constantly changes (first crypto, then metaverse, and now AI), some things—like tech’s critics—remain the same. SEC Chair Gary Gensler has been the crypto ...
Japan halts poultry imports from second Brazilian state
Japan has temporarily suspended imports of chicken from Brazil's Santa Catarina state after the confirmation of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) case in a backyard chicken, Brazilian meat lobby ABPA said on Monday, ( read original story ...)
U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman hails Japan military build-up as bulwark against China
The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is encouraging Japan’s commitment to doubling its defense spending over the next five years, calling Tokyo’s controversial push for a stronger military crucial to confront rising threats from North Korea and China. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo schools seek dangerous nails buried on playgrounds
Workers with metal detectors in hand have scoured the playgrounds of municipal elementary and junior high schools in Tokyo's Suginami Ward. They were not searching for old coins or buried treasure, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Gotta catch ’em all’: Pokémon-themed plane to fly from SF to Tokyo
The jet is a part of the Pokémon Air Adventures program, which sees the Pokémon Company partnering with with Skymark Airlines, China Airlines, Scoot and T’way Air for other Pokémon-themed flights. The ... ( read original story ...)
The amusing side to Daizen Maeda as Yokohama star talks up Celtic
Daizen Maeda speaks to his former Yokohama teammate and shows a side to himself the Celtic fans have never seen before. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gives very candid verdict on Carlos Alcaraz’s game
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka took to Twitter to reveal her admiration for Carlos Alcaraz, saying the 20-year-old Spaniard is "that guy for real." On Sunday, Alcaraz became the first-ever ... ( read original story ...)
Dolphins ram into swimmers at popular beach in Japan: ‘If you see them, don’t go in the water’
“If you see them [dolphins], don’t go into the water,” a Japanese official was quoted as saying by The Asahi Shimbun. They have also put up signages near the beach, warning swimmers of the dolphin attacks. Police said they received a total of six reports of dolphin attacks this season alone. ( read original story ...