Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) announced, on Feb 20, that it is expanding its investing mandate to include overseas properties although the REIT’s primary focus will remain in Singapore. The REIT ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s Advan Sport EV tires coming factory-equipped on Lynk & Co Z10
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport EV tires as original equipment for the new Lynk & Co Z10 sedan launched by Lynk & Co, a joint venture between China ... ( read original story ...)
Child nearly falls while walking on uneven ground in Tokyo
February 7, 2025. Tokyo, Japan. @herobajgai1 shared a video of their child walking when the ground became uneven, causing the child to waver and nearly fall. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of avalanches, icy roads ahead of more snow
Japan will face more heavy snow after a two-week whiteout, the country's weather agency said Monday, warning people to be wary of avalanches and icy roads. ( read original story ...)
In first of its kind, Japan airport offers karaoke booth for waiting passengers
For 100 yen (89 Singapore cents) per song, travelers can don a pair of headphones and sing along to the music. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
17-year-old boy arrested after fatal stabbing on Tokyo street
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on Monday arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder after another ... ( read original story ...)
‘Mobile tea ceremony room’ by master carpenters in Japan to showcase craft in Tokyo
MATSUYAMA -- A tea ceremony event using a "mobile tea ceremony room" crafted by carpenters specializing in building Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples and palaces in Japan that is traveling around the ... ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Osaka Pref. mutilated corpse case hit with fresh arrest warrant
Osaka Prefectural Police served a fresh arrest warrant to a man Feb. 23 on suspicion of murder and robbery in connection with the discovery o･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says it shares Japan’s cause of opposing unilateral attempts to reshape global order
The Philippines shares a common cause with Japan of opposing any unilateral attempt to reshape the global order, its defence minister said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Philippine, Japan ministers look to further build defence partnership
An increasingly complex security environment means Japan and the Philippines need to further enhance their defence cooperation, Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said on Monday ahead of a ... ( read original story ...)
Locals explain what to never do on your trip to Japan
From geisha being harassed to arguments in the carparks of ski towns, the island nation is experiencing a range of issues due to the incredible influx of visitors in recent months. ( read original story ...)
Philippines defence minister says to discuss China’s actions with Japan counterpart
Philippine defence minister Gilberto Teodoro said he would discuss China's attempts to change the international order during a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in Manila on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido man who fell victim to ‘arrest warrant’ scam unveils fraudsters’ tactics
Imagine one day being suddenly accused of a crime you know nothing about. This was the reality for a man in his 70s living in Sapporo's Chu ... ( read original story ...)
68-year-old man arrested for assaulting taxi driver in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a taxi driver in his 40s after they got into a dispute over the fare. According to police, the incident occurred ... ( read original story ...)
Earth’s Oceans Were Once Green—And They Might Be Turning Green Again
For most of human history, Earth has been known as the “Pale Blue Dot,” a term popularized by astronomer Carl Sagan when referring to the iconic 1990 image taken by Voyager 1. But for billions of ... ( read original story ...)
Esports titles confirmed for Aichi-Nagoya
From a mere exhibition pastime to a medal-winning discipline, esports established itself at the Asian Games, and the 2026 edition will feature some ... ( read original story ...)