Shortly before 5 o’clock on the evening on March 13, a man in his 20s walked into Fukufuku, a collectible trading card shop in Tokyo’s otaku district of Akihabara. After looking over the wares, he ... ( read original story ...)
US military command in Japan to be revamped, FT reports
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to restructure the U.S. military command in Japan in the face of shared concerns about China, the ... ( read original story ...)
The 38 Essential Osaka Restaurants
Less stuffy than Tokyo and less dainty than Kyoto, Osaka’s culinary scene demands visitors dive headfirst into indulgence — or as the locals say, kuidaore, “eat yourself to ruin.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida’s approval rating mired near record low
TOKYO -- The approval rating of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet rose 1 percentage point to 26% in the latest Nikkei-TV Tokyo survey, remaining near record lows amid lingering concerns ...
Naomi Osaka thought Miami Open opponent was a joke after discovering draw
Naomi Osaka admitted that she thought it was a “joke” after learning who she would face in the next round of the Miami Open. The former world No. 1 is set to face Caroline Garcia for the third time ... ( read original story ...)
US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in more than 60 years, FT reports
The U.S. and Japan are planning the biggest upgrade to their security alliance since the two countries signed a mutual defense treaty in 1960, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Godzilla becomes police chief in Tokyo for a day
I'd imagine the criminals of Tokyo were facing a similar feeling when Godzilla was made chief of a police station in the city for a day. In a video posted online by Kaiju No.14, we can see police ... ( read original story ...)
MLB Rumors: Dodgers, Cubs ‘Privately Informed’ They’ll Open 2025 MLB Season in Japan
MLB is reportedly tabbing a pair of National League teams to open the 2025 season across the Pacific. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, "The ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman’s Hedge-Fund Clients Get More Active in Crypto Options
It’s not just the “YOLO” retail traders of the world who are jumping back into cryptocurrency markets. Hedge-fund clients of Goldman Sachs are, too.
How Japanese CEOs Continue To Lead With Empathy And Sacrifice
Explore how Japanese CEOs prioritize empathy and sacrifice, from Akagi Nyugyo's apology for a price hike to Nintendo and airline execs' pay cuts. ( read original story ...)
I visited Japan’s lesser-known region Ishikawa– it has just as much to offer as Tokyo and Kyoto
We know, we know, when you think Japan, you think of bustling Tokyo, or the geishas of Kyoto and the twinkling lights of Osaka. But consider all the other things the Asian country has to offer, such ... ( read original story ...)
Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 years on
Epic new TV adaptation of the 1975 novel reignites interest in the exploits of the Kent sailor William Adams ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka drugmaker recalls dietary supplements linked to kidney disorders
The Osaka-based drugmaker announced Friday that, of the six hospitalized, two suffered symptoms serious enough to require temporary dialysis. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo issues warning as rare but deadly STSS bacterial infections rise
Concerns are growing over the spread of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), often dubbed the “flesh-eating disease.” ... ( read original story ...)
Revamped public toilets tours give visitors unique view of Tokyo
Participants involved in the project include some of Japan's most well-known architects, including Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban and Toyo Ito. ( read original story ...)
Having fun again in Miami, Naomi Osaka topples Elina Svitolina to book Caroline Garcia rematch
Miami finalist needed an hour and a half to outlast No. 15 seed Svitolina 6-2, 7-6 (5) and move into the third round. ( read original story ...)