The number of customers is increasing more and more, at a faster pace than we thought,' Secretary-General Hiroyuki Ishige said during the event in the Expo venue. ( read original story ...)
Japanese-style bar, eatery opening soon in KC. ‘Going to be delicious’
Anjin, a Japanese bar and restaurant, 1708 Oak St., is opening in July from Nick, left, and Leslie Goellner, right, founders of the Antler Room. Drew Little, center, is a partner in the restaurant. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo woman working to help people with disabilities secure jobs
Rie Usui's talent agency represents about 40 models and television personalities who feature in advertisements and TV drama series. ( read original story ...)
Osaka man on trial for pimping high school girl to 100 men over 10 days
A man on trial here for forcing a high school girl into prostitution whereby she served more than 100 men last year has admitted to the allegations ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya teacher reportedly used school camera to take indecent photos; used camera often to make school newsletter
TOKYO: A male teacher arrested on suspicion of secretly taking indecent photos of girls and sharing them in a group chat on social media reportedly told police he had used a school camera, it has been ... ( read original story ...)
Two corpses found in Nagoya home
Aichi Prefectural Police launched an investigation after the discovery of two bodies that likely belong to a couple in their home in Nagoya City last week ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese video game boom lifts Japanese dubbing studios
TOKYO -- Sound production studios in Japan are enjoying a surge in demand for Japanese voiceovers used in Chinese-made video games.
Busting counterfeits: How customs experts in Tokyo spot fake imports
Suspensions of imports of counterfeit brand-name goods and other such items surpassed 33,000 cases in Japan in 2024, a record high. The estim ...
Why Are Hawaiians Buying Property in Japan? – Maui News
Japanese property taxes are generally delivered to home owners in April or May of each year. The annual bill can be paid all at once, or in four installments throughout the year. ( read original story ...)
Homebuyers Could Soon List Bitcoin and Other Crypto as Assets for Mortgage Applications
If and when the rule change goes into effect, it would make it easier for homebuyers who own cryptocurrency to qualify for a mortgage.
Preview: Shonan Bellmare vs Yokohama F Marinos – prediction, team news, lineups
Most impressively, leaders Kashima Antlers were beaten 3-1 on May 25, but Yokohama F Marinos have now suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats. One of those setbacks came at 18th-placed Albirex Niigata, and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police pull out the stops to win trust of foreign residents
Police in Tokyo are waging a charm offensive to stop foreign nationals falling victim to elaborate fraud scams as well as steer them on some of the dos and don’ts of living in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches climate change satellite on H2A rocket’s last flight
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan on Sunday launched a satellite to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using its mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a new flagship designed to ...
One Of Tokyo’s Most Underrated Neighborhoods Offers A Taste Of European Flair And Stunning Creativity
Just a short walk from Tokyo's most bustling streets, discover an underrated, artsy neighborhood with cafes, wine bars, unique shops, and quiet blocks. ( read original story ...)
How sleeping in old schools is reviving rural Japan
As Japan's dwindling population increasingly migrates to cities, 450 rural schools close each year. Now, some are being transformed into unique inns. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight
Japan has launched a satellite to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using its H-2A rocket. It marks the rocket's final flight before being replaced by the H3, a more cost-competitive model. ( read original story ...)