Furthering its commitment towards its brand purpose #CHANGEDESTINY, global prestige skincare brand SK-II returns with its last SK-II ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges Europe to solidify military involvement in Indo-Pacific
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi has urged European nations to have a stronger military involvement in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's influence in the region ... ( read original story ...)
New digital agency’s move to set up in high-end Tokyo complex sparks controversy
Minister for Digital Transformation Takuya Hirai announced at a press conference held after a June 18 Cabinet meeting that the office of the ... ( read original story ...)
Could Kevin Durant And Stephen Curry Be Re-United At The Tokyo Olympics?
The big question on whether Durant will go to Tokyo is the state of his health. However, Durant’s camp was surprisingly upbeat about playing in the Olympics again throughout his return from that ... ( read original story ...)
Smash Hit Japanese Café Brand %Arabica Opened Its First U.S. Location In Brooklyn
The fast-growing Japanese coffee chain %Arabica opened the first U.S. location in Dumbo, Brooklyn on June 11, 2021. The chain’s concept represents the owner Kenneth Shoji’s unique life philosophy. ( read original story ...)
5.4-magnitude quake strikes Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture: JMA
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 on Sunday struck Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 8:08 pm local time, with its ... ( read original story ...)
5.4-magnitude quake strikes Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 8:08 p.m. local time, with its ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate yet deep magnitude 5.7 quake hits 47 km southeast of Asahikawa, Japan in the evening
Just 13 minutes ago, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Asahikawa, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, Japan. The tremor was recorded in the evening on Sunday 20 June 2021 at 8:08 pm lo ... ( read original story ...)
Warner: Naomi Osaka shines light on reporter-athlete friction
Football was king in Ohio where where I grew up. The farmland and factories of the Midwest made football America’s game by building beefy players and ardent fans. The rest of the country figured ... ( read original story ...)
5 under-the-radar Tokyo suburbs to explore once the city is open to visitors again
Coronavirus has kept Tokyo’s population closer to home, an opportunity for new cafes, social hubs and shops to open in previously quiet suburbs. Here are five worth exploring. ( read original story ...)
Japan apparel platform Zozo merges fine fashion with high tech
Despite an ongoing slump in the apparel sector, Zozo -- operator of clothing retail website Zozotown -- is doing well, with transaction value hitting a new high for the Japanese company. President ... ( read original story ...)
How a Singapore-based investor forced Japan’s Toshiba to face up to corporate governance shortcomings
Last year, when a little-known investment firm called for some new blood on the board of the faded Japanese industrial giant Toshiba, the company's leadership was less than receptive.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Katie Ledecky Completes Tokyo To-do List Qualifying in 800 at US Trials
Katie Ledecky completed her Tokyo Games to-do list with a win in the 800 metres freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday and heads to Japan ready to defend her three Rio gold medals ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Olympic spectator woes prove bad news for Tokyo’s souvenir sellers
When Tokyo celebrated its Olympic bid win in 2013, small souvenir store owners across the country joined the party with an eye on the windfall they expected the games to bring. Eight years and one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan refuses to sanction Myanmar over China factor, undermines US strategy
Japan's reluctance to put financial pressure on Myanmar military shows the difficulties Joe Biden faces in convincing allies to defend democracy. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes near Sendai, Sendai Shi, Miyagi, Japan
Support us - Help us upgrade our services! We truly love working to bring you the latest volcano and earthquake data from around the world. Maintaining our website and our free apps does require, ... ( read original story ...)