An "unknown assailant" attacked and wounded a Japanese national accompanied by a child in the Chinese city of Suzhou, Tokyo's embassy said Friday, calling on Beijing to prevent such incidents. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Shares Tumble After It Cuts Annual Guidance
Tokyo Electron said after Thursday's market close that net profit dropped 6.6% from a year earlier to Y117.80 billion, equivalent to $781.3 million, for the three months ended June 30. That missed the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man’s acquittal of 1986 schoolgirl murder finalized
The acquittal of a Japanese man who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student was finalized o ... ( read original story ...)
Inspired by Trump, an Insurgent Far-Right Party Wants to Make Japan Great Again
Japanese politics is different in many ways, but in one, it’s having what appears to be an analogous moment: “Honestly speaking, we hadn’t expected our party would gain this much support,” said Sohei ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man’s acquittal of 1986 schoolgirl murder set to finalize
The acquittal of a Japanese man who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student is set to final ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Kotoshoho wins sumo championship for first time
No. 15 maegashira Kotoshoho, 25, defeated Aonishiki with a thrust down on July 27, clinching his first championship with a 13-2 record at the Nagoya G ... ( read original story ...)
Man’s acquittal over 1986 murder of Fukui junior high school girl finalized
Prosecutors have decided not to appeal against the acquittal of Shoshi Maekawa, now 60, whose retrial was granted years after he had served time for the crime. ( read original story ...)
How & Where To Watch Liverpool Vs Yokohama FM?
The match kicks off early for US fans and is a big one for the Reds under new boss Arne Slot. Yokohama will try to salvage their rough J.League form. The game is at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans another record hike in minimum wage, Kyodo News says
A Japanese labour ministry panel plans to recommend an increase of about 6% in the national average minimum wage for this fiscal year, for the biggest such jump since at least 2002, the Kyodo news ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to resume all 11 halted domestic plants on Fri.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it will resume operations at all 11 halted plants in Japan on Friday, after they were suspended fol ... ( read original story ...)
Japan alarmed over recent FX moves, its finance minister says
Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that its authorities have been alarmed over recent foreign exchange moves, after the yen fell to four-month lows against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Miti in talks with firm over Malaysia’s Osaka Expo 2025 Pavilion design dispute, says Tengku Zafrul
The appointment and involvement of all stakeholders including consultants, contractors and service providers for the development of the Malaysia Pavilion ... ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka Raises The Bar For Luxury In The City
Osaka has been in need of new luxury hotels and Four Seasons Hotel Osaka delivers with its ryokan-inspired rooms, full-service spa, and excellent dining options. ( read original story ...)
Ekitike handed Liverpool debut against Yokohama F. Marinos
Liverpool have named their starting XI for Wednesday's friendly with Yokohama F. Marinos. New signing Hugo Ekitike has been handed his first outing with the Premier League champions since joining ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwana City, Mie: Ishidori Matsuri (Ishidori Festival) Known as the Noisiest Festival in Japan to be Held on Saturday August 2nd and Sunday 3rd.
Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture, Japan, located about 20 minutes from Nagoya station by train, has been strengthening its internationalisation efforts and information dissemination since last year with ... ( read original story ...)
The world needs a better way to share genetic information
In force since 2014, the protocol asserts countries’ sovereign right to negotiate access to genetic resources on their land. Although well-intentioned, it has made sharing biological samples across ... ( read original story ...)