NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) - The sound of bodies slapping against each other rocks the stifling sumo "stable" in the Japanese city of Nagoya, as 11 gigantic wrestlers wearing only loincloths take turns throwing each other out of a ring of sand. The wrestlers ... ( read original story ...)
It Tastes Like Shit, But This Is What We Drink
We were sitting with the lead singer for the Fabulous Apollos, the “Doo-Wop Band From Sapporo City.” Formed in 1992 ... upon us by our workplace or local restaurants blasting cable news from morning until night. And then we had our own election ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Beer Company Raises a Glass for Gay Marriage
Although Japan does not officially recognize same-sex marriage or partnerships, some cities, including Sapporo, Shibuya, and Setagaya, and some wards in Tokyo, have done so. In May, Taiwan, where over 70% of people supported gay marriage, became the ... ( read original story ...)
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Sept 29
Political and general news ... Area/St. Paul Chamber of Commerce event - 1720 GMT. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 ** SAPPORO, Japan - Bank of Japan board member Yukitoshi Funo speaks at a meeting with ... ( read original story ...)
Sports schedule for Wednesday, July 26
Cerezo Osaka vs Consadole Sapporo. Kincho Stadium. 7 p.m. FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Ajinomoto Stadium. 7:30 p.m. 07/23 BASEBALL: Pacific League standings (July 23) 07/22 BASEBALL: Pacific League standings (July 22) 07/21 BASEBALL: Pacific League ... ( read original story ...)
In case you missed it, here’s what happened in Montreal on July 22
Sleeman-Unibroue union members will return to work after ratify an agreement in principle with the brewer This news will come as much relief to fans of labels including La Maudite, Fin du Monde, Blanche de Chambly, Sleeman and Sapporo, all of which are ... ( read original story ...)
Kanagawa cops raid illegal pachinko parlor in Yokohama
Kanagawa police seized 62 pachi suro and game machines from parlor Rush in Yokohama on July 20 (Fuji News Network) Early on the morning of July 20, police raided parlor Rush, located in the Fukutomicho area of Naka Ward, and arrested manager Takao Sasaki ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to begin seeking names for star giant panda cub
Tokyo is preparing to start collecting ideas later this week for naming a new giant panda cub born at its Ueno zoo. The zoo, Japan's oldest, has not shown the cub directly to the public. But it released a video of the cub born on June 12 showing the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese woman dies from tick disease after cat bite
"No reports on animal-to-human transmission cases have been made so far," a Japanese health ministry official told the AFP news agency. "It's still not confirmed the virus came from the cat, but it's possible that it is the first case," the official added. ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed causing problems in Toronto, conservationists warn
Japanese knotweed was brought to Canada for ornamental purposes as early as 1901, says Colleen Cirillo, director of education at the Toronto Botanical Garden. But while its soft teardrop-shaped green leaves and pink bamboo-like stems are nice to look at ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the fantastically feline cat who’s become a hit in Japan thanks to his ultimate selfie… on the end of his nose
A CAT is currently stunning Japan because its nose is in exactly the same shape as his feline self. As a result of a biological quirk the kitty’s nasal colouring has formed another tiny cat on the front of his face. The pictures have gone down a storm ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese woman dies of tick disease after bitten by sick cat
A Japanese woman has died from a tick-borne virus after being ... share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000. ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to reduce ‘critical’ suicide rate by 30% over 10 years
At 19.5 suicides per 100,000 people in 2014, Japan ranked sixth in the world ... Labor and Welfare Minister Yasuhisa Shiozaki said at a news conference. The new goal is more ambitious than the target set out in the original guideline, published in 2007 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chiba eyes enhanced links with Vietnamese localities
Chiba prefecture of Japan is keen to boost cooperation with Vietnamese localities in many fields, including investment-trade, agriculture, education, labour and tourism, said Governor Morita Kensaku. Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong (L ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches major national campaign to combat suicide
The plan was approved by the Senate on Tuesday and its main purpose is to decrease the extreme labor hours which is one of the factors that triggered this Japanese “suicide epidemic”. For years, Japan reported the worst statistics when it came to the ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers accuse Japan’s Abe of false testimony in scandal
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese lawmakers questioned Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ... said they were not directly instructed by Abe to approve the school. Click below for the top news from around the Houston area and beyond. Sign up for our newsletters to be the ... ( read original story ...)