Once a super convenient portal for flying out of Tokyo, a lot of people forget the Tokyo City Air Terminal still exists. ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Unmasking, and Its Smile Coach Is Busy
After three years of Covid-era masking, some Japanese people feel their facial expressions are a bit rusty. Enter Keiko Kawano, smile instructor. ( read original story ...)
TEAMZ Web3 Summit will be held in TOKYO on May 17-18, 137 companies from all over the world will participate
TEAMZ Web3 Summit has announced the participation of a total of 137 companies from around the world and a series of side events, and the Web3 market in Tokyo is expected to be very active during the ... ( read original story ...)
Get free travel advice from an online Tokyo tourist guide while outside Japan
When planning to visit a city as big as Tokyo, it’s natural to have a lot of questions. There are a mind-boggling array of attractions, accommodation options and transport methods to consider when ... ( read original story ...)
ChatGPT mixes up Japan’s digital transformation minister with the country’s prime minister, report says
Japan's digital transformation minister, Taro Kono, said people should be careful when using ChatGPT because it could give incorrect answers. ( read original story ...)
1 mil. spring-break intl. travelers use Tokyo’s 2 main airports
Nearly one million travelers on international flights used the two major airports serving the Tokyo region during the recent spring holiday. The numbers for Narita and Haneda airports were about 60 ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido issues ‘bear warning’ after multiple sightings reported
The Hokkaido Prefectural Government has issued a "brown bear warning" after multiple sightings were reported near residential areas across ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Suspicious substance sparking alert at Yokohama Station thought to be strawberry jam
A suspicious plastic bag sparked an alert at JR Yokohama Station in the city's Nishi Ward on May 15, with firefighters turning up in hazma・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Fire And Safety Exhibition 2023
Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023 - One of the largest exhibitions in Japan on firefighting and disaster preventi ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s Rakuten plans new share issue to raise around $2.2 billion -sources
Japan's Rakuten Group Inc is finalising plans to raise about $2.2 billion by issuing new shares, according to two people, in the e-commerce company's latest move to shore up its finances after years ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Markets End Higher On Cheaper Yen
Tokyo markets ended higher Monday, supported by a cheaper yen as investors shunned the currency under the Bank of Japan's monetary easing policies. The Nikkei index rose 0.81 percent, or 238.04 points ... ( read original story ...)
There’s a giant portrait of Ed Sheeran made from carnations at Tokyo Tower
This floral artwork to celebrate the release of Ed Sheeran's new album is on display at Tokyo Tower until May 17 ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung eyes chip facility in Japan amid thaw in Seoul-Tokyo relations
Samsung Electronics, the world’s top chipmaker by revenue, is reportedly considering building an additional research and development facility in Japan amid a thaw in Seoul-Tokyo relations. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s Rakuten Plans to Raise Around $2.2 Billion Via New Share Issue -Sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Rakuten Group Inc is finalising plans to raise about $2.2 billion by issuing new shares, according to two people, in the e-commerce company's latest move to shore up its ... ( read original story ...)
Teen arrested in Nagoya over crash killing 19-year-old passenger; alcohol suspected
Aichi Prefectural Police on May 14 arrested a teen on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in death and injury after a car he allegedly ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka man arrested over fatal slashing of elderly mom
A man who allegedly slashed his mother on the neck with a kitchen knife has been arrested here, police said.Hiroyuki Kotani, 54, was arrested・・・ ... ( read original story ...)