Tokyo intends to develop long-range missiles capable of striking targets abroad, as it ramps up its own war planning in the region aimed at China. ( read original story ...)
Patek Philippe Releases Six New Models for Its Grand Exhibition in Tokyo
They include some striking new Calatravas in vibrant colors, exquisite world timers and an ultra-complicated quadruple complication salmon dial piece. ( read original story ...)
98% of people in Tokyo checkups found to be deficient in vitamin D
Blood tests of people receiving medical checkups in Japan's capital have revealed that 98% exhibit a vitamin D deficiency, according to recen・・・ ( read original story ...)
Tokyo wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson balancing 2024 Olympic hopes with WWE training
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson had retired from amateur wrestling and was focused on becoming a World Wrestling Entertainment superstar ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs refugee law change allowing forced repatriation of asylum seekers after repeated rejection
Japan’s parliament has approved a revision to an immigration and refugee law that will allow the forced repatriation of asylum seekers after they are denied refugee status twice, a change that rights ( read original story ...)
Police in Sapporo looking for serial urinal grate thief
Police in the city of Sapporo are on the hunt for a master thief. Well, to be fair, since no witnesses have seen the crimes as they went down, we can’t rule out the possibility that the ongoing crime ... ( read original story ...)
Unlatched parts ingested into Marine F-35B in mishap in Japan
A Marine Corps F-35B shows off its hovering capabilities during one of its daily aerial displays at the 2022 Singapore Airshow. (Mike Yeo/Staff) Parts of a Marine F-35B jet broke off and got sucked into the intake in May, ( read original story ...)
Japan: Hordes Of Jellyfish Spotted In River In Yokohama
Hordes of jellyfish were spotted in a river in Yokohama on June 6. A similar phenomenon was observed last month in the same area believed to be caused by high tide sweeping the sea creatures up the ... ( read original story ...)
Rosalia explores Tokyo in ‘Tuya’ music video
June 9 (UPI) -- Rosalía has released new music. The Spanish singer, 30, released a single and music video for the song "Tuya" on Thursday. The "Tuya" video shows Rosalía explore Tokyo, including visiting a bar and walking the city streets in the rain. ( read original story ...)
Regular Wuhan-Tokyo flights to resume in July
WUHAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Regular flights between Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, and Tokyo will resume on July 1. This will be the first international passenger air service from Wuhan to Japan to resume since China optimized its COVID-19 response measures. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stocks Weather Bumpy Week to Star in Asia Again
Japanese equities appear to be moving "for no discernible reason" but have rebounded after two sharp days of losses and look set to sustain their gains. ( read original story ...)
Japan to offer emergency aid to Ukraine, to host reconstruction meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday that Japan will offer emergency humanitarian aid worth about $5 million after the bursting of the Nova ... ( read original story ...)
Courts in Japan Support Same-Sex Marriage, But Lawmakers Are Reluctant to Legalize It. Here’s Why
Observers often point to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s party as to why LGBT-specific legislation is languishing in National Diet. ( read original story ...)
Urine-soaked loot – Police in Sapporo looking for serial urinal grate thief
That leaves vandalism or a very peculiar fetish as the most likely motives. For now, the Sapporo police are asking parkgoers to report any suspicious persons or missing grates, in hopes of solving ... ( read original story ...)
US airlifters in Tokyo deliver 18 tons of food to Guam as island recovers from typhoon
C-130J Super Hercules airlifters from Yokota Air Base flew approximately 18 tons of frozen and perishable food to Andersen Air Force Base on June 3, the base said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Watchdog Seeks Penalty On Regional Banks Over Bond Sales
Japan’s securities watchdog is seeking penalties on two regional banks for improperly selling structured bonds, a rare move that could send a signal to the broader industry about its sales practices. ( read original story ...)