Month: February 2024

A steam of sweat rose as hundreds of naked men tussled over a bag of wooden talismans, performing a dramatic end to a thousand-year-old ritual in Japan that took place for the last time.As the ... ( read original story ...)

Supporters of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, one of President Vladimir Putin’s staunchest critics, staged an angry protest Feb. 17 outside the Russian Embassy in Tokyo following his shocking death. ( read original story ...)

A video showing a tiny apartment in Tokyo has gone viral. In the clip, a man is seen giving a tour of a house which to many may seem like an “insane” choice for accommodation.YouTuber Norm Nakamura ... ( read original story ...)

Nearly a year after it aborted its first attempt, Japan on Saturday successfully launched its new H3 rocket from one of its southwestern islands. ( read original story ...)

New recruits to the Japanese military will be allowed to have longer hair in a bid to attract more young people, the country's defence ministry has said.The announcement comes as Japan struggles with ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's flagship H3 rocket reached orbit and released two small observation satellites in a key second test following a failed debut launch last year, buoying hope for the country in the global space ... ( read original story ...)

Stefan Kraft edged out home favourite Ryoyu Kobayashi for large hill glory while 51-year-old Noriaki Kasai made history in Sapporo. Kraft saved his best until last, a 139m leap securing him 145.7 ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese flagship H3 rocket lifted off from a space station in southwestern Japan Saturday, successfully achieving its planned trajectory and releasing two small observation satellites in a key ... ( read original story ...)

Filipino films “Iti Mapukpukaw” and “Gitling” are among those that will be competing at the 19th Osaka Asian Film Festival, the Film Development Council of the Philippines announced. ( read original story ...)