A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its products amid protests from conservationists, has found a new way to cultivate clientele and bolster sales: whale meat vending ... ( read original story ...)
Hiking in Japan: Honshu coastal trail celebrates post-tsunami reconstruction
With instructions on what to do if there’s another tsunami, we sample a new trail through northeastern Honshu, where the 2011 wave’s destructive power is still evident, along with rebuilding. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 3,427 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday
Japan's health ministry said it confirmed 3,427 new cases of coronavirus infection in Tokyo on Sunday. The daily tally was down 1,683 from a week ago and marked the 12th straight day of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police warnings of shady job posts linked to crimes jump in 2022
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department issued warnings for 3,480 offers of "yami baito" — or shady part-time jobs — posted to Twitter in 2022, up nearly 1.5-times from the 2,246 in 2021. ( read original story ...)
‘Everything is fake’: how global crime gangs are using UK shell companies in multi-million pound crypto scams
Investigation reveals more than 150 fake firms, many with ties to China, are targeting people online, breaking their hearts – and emptying their bank accounts.
Russia Rules Out Talks With Japan on Fishing Near Disputed Islands
Russia in June suspended the 1998 agreement that allowed Japanese boats to fish near the islands and Japan's chief cabinet secretary on Monday told a news conference that Japan wo ... ( read original story ...)
People suffering emotionally find relief working as ‘bears’ at Osaka cafe
OSAKA -- "Just seeing it makes me feel soothed," said one of the customers who cheered in admiration as they were served by a fluffy hand of a bear appearing from the curtains at a cafe here. At "Kuma ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka pregnant with first child
On Wednesday (Jan. 11), Naomi Osaka took to her social media account to announce that she is pregnant with her first child. “Can’t wait to get back on the court, but here’s a little life ...
Whale meat vending machine business continues boom in Japan
Kyodo Senpaku launched three machines that peddle delicacies like whale sashimi, whale bacon, whale skin and whale steak. ( read original story ...)
Activists fight Tokyo gov’t over historic Jingu Stadium demolition
Activists seeking to preserve two historic sports venues and an iconic tree-lined avenue are locked in a battle with the Tokyo government over the redevelopment of one of the city's greenest ... ( read original story ...)
Mori Building to Open Toranomon Hills Station Tower this Coming Autumn
New tower will greatly enhance Toranomon Hills, transportation node connecting the world and central Tokyo and its evolution as a new international hub and global business center TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Stately station building in historic area represents gateway to Kyushu region
The station building was designed by the then Japanese railway authority's Kyushu region management bureau and constructed in 1914 as the successor to the original one. Formerly called Moji Station ... ( read original story ...)
Riku Danzaki: Motherwell sign midfielder from Consadole Sapporo
Riku Danzaki sings a two-and-a-half year deal at Motherwell following his exit from J-League club Consadole Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, pet fish playing Nintendo Switch run up bill on owner’s credit card
Pet fish playing a video game in Japan managed to log on to the Nintendo Switch store, change their owner's avatar, set up a Pay Pal account and rack up a credit card bill. ( read original story ...)
Hyatt Regency Osaka will soon offer cat-friendly hotel rooms for you and your feline friend
Besides its relative proximity to Universal Studios Japan, “bayside urban resort hotel” Hyatt Regency Osaka, located in Osaka’s Nankokita district, will soon have another draw of its own–cat-friendly ... ( read original story ...)
Netherlands and Japan Said to Join U.S. in Curbing Chip Technology Sent to China
A new agreement is expected to expand the reach of U.S. technology restrictions on China issued last year. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone ... ( read original story ...)