Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, who is nationally recognized, was elected Sunday as the top leader of Japan's second-largest oppositio ... ( read original story ...)
Nippon Ishin elects Osaka Gov. Yoshimura as leader
Hirofumi Yoshimura succeeds current Nippon Ishin no Kai leader Nobuyuki Baba, who decided to step down after the Lower House election. ( read original story ...)
Advantage Japan? Tokyo confirms bid for contract to build Australian frigates
Japan’s proximity and security ties with Australia could tip the balance in its favour over Germany, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Best Shopping Is On This Futuristic, Man-Made Island With Its Own Statue Of Liberty
A ramen amusement park, many shopping malls, a miniature Statue of Liberty, and a Rainbow Bridge are just a few of the unique attractions on this Tokyo island. ( read original story ...)
Japan leaf cutting artist
This undated photo provided by Japanese leaf-cutting artist, who goes by the name Lito, shows his work titled: “Wait a second! That’s my baby!” (Lito via AP) This undated photo provided by Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emerges as alternative titanium supplier amid U.S.-Russia tensions
TOKYO -- With tensions between the U.S. and Russia casting a shadow over the titanium supply chain, Japanese producers are positioning themselves as reliable sources of the industrially crucial metal.
Kanye West And Bianca Censori Step Out In Tokyo In Matching White Outfits Amid Vow Renewal Rumors
Kanye West And Bianca Censori drew attention to themselves during their recent outing in Tokyo, Japan. The couple visited a mall in the city wearing matching white outfits, although Censori's attire ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as a royal in doubt
Japan’s popular Princess Aiko has turned 23. She's taking on more official duties even as her future in the imperial family remains in doubt. ( read original story ...)
Japan labor panel debates how far firms should go to stop student job-hunter harassment
A Japanese labor ministry panel is deliberating measures companies should take to prevent harassment of student job seekers, following severa ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t worry, you can still use your Japan health insurance card — for now
While the government will stop issuing new health insurance cards on Monday, there is a one-year grace period for their integration with My Number cards. ( read original story ...)
Japan FSA Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
These exchanges have been accused of violating Japanese cryptocurrency regulations by operating without the required registration, potentially exposing users to financial risks. In a report by ...
Managerial promotions often lead to arrogance, less effort to listen to opinions: Japan poll
As managerial workers move up to higher positions, fewer of them put in the effort to know their subordinates and more ignore inconvenient op ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Ex-Tokyo public diner built in 1932 retains modern impression
With its sturdy structure and characteristic window designs, a former public dining facility built in 1932 in the Japanese capital's Koto War･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Kanye West beams with $850,000 titanium teeth as he dodges legal woes in Tokyo
Kanye West and Bianca Censori continued to turn heads in bold ensembles as they stepped out for a date night in Tokyo. The rapper flashed his unusual titanium grills, a procedure that set him back ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to grant radar to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions
TOKYO -- Japan will supply the Philippines with a coastal surveillance radar to monitor the movements of ships as a South China Sea territorial dispute simmers between Manila and Beijing, Nikkei has ...
Osaka Gas to build U.S. e-methane procurement network
OSAKA -- Osaka Gas plans to spend 100 billion yen ($667 million) to construct a procurement network in the U.S. for e-methane, an eco-friendly alternative to natural gas, hoping it will supply more ... ( read original story ...)