It's usually a serene two-and-a-half-hour ride on Japan's famously efficient bullet train. But the journey quickly descended into a zombie ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori sports wild hair while out with Kanye West in Tokyo
Bianca Censori is rocking a surprising new ‘do. The former Yeezy architect — who normally wears her short hair in a slicked-back style — was photographed sporting a wild look as she and husband Kanye West joined friends at the Gold Bar at Tokyo’s Edition Hotel on Friday. ( read original story ...)
22-year-old man arrested over robbery-murder case near Tokyo
Police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly killing an elderly man and stealing cash in Yokohama near Tokyo earlie ( read original story ...)
Once-struggling researcher says poor environment discouraging foreign students in Japan
There are some 140,000 students from abroad studying in Japan. But compared to Europe and other regions, financial support from society for t ( read original story ...)
Shnaider vs. Kenin Prediction: WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2024 2024
No. 16-ranked Diana Shnaider will meet No. 158 Sofia Kenin in the WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2024 Round of 32 on Sunday, October 20. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hasegawa kicks off World Cup big air season with a victory in Chur
No one touched Taiga Hasegawa's score of 177.25 at the World Cup big air event in Chur, Switzerland as the Japanese rider claimed top spot Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukada takes opening big air World Cup win of the season
Mari Fukada scored 181.50, good enough to win her second career World Cup big air event, this time in Chur, Switzerland. ( read original story ...)
We left the U.S. for Japan to buy a $7,500 abandoned home
Dani and Evan Benton moved to Japan's Ōmishima Island from New Orleans in 2023. They purchased an abandoned 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house for $7,500 and turned it into an Airbnb. ( read original story ...)
Japan “zombie” train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween
Aboard a chartered car of the shinkansen -- the Japanese word for bullet train -- around 40 thrill-seekers screamed in terror as the ride descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido mother arrested for alleged assault after elementary school daughter’s death
A woman in her 40s was arrested on Oct. 19 on suspicion of assaulting her elementary school-aged stepdaughter after the girl's death was co ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo scientists develop game-changing technology that can turn common air pollutant into fuel: ‘A viable option for society’
It's part of a fascinating field of research that can prevent air pollution from lingering in the atmosphere. Tokyo scientists develop game-changing technology that can turn common air pollutant into fuel: 'A viable option for society' first appeared on The Cool Down. ( read original story ...)
How to watch WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 Saturday: TV coverage, streaming live, match times and more Oct. 19
There are two matches at the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 today, the best being No. 125-ranked Suzan Lamens against No. 52 Diane Parry. If you’re looking to stay on top of the action, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man who they say threw Molotov cocktails at LDP HQ
Tokyo police said on Saturday they had arrested a 49-year-old man who threw what appeared to be Molotov cocktails at the headquarters of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) earlier in the day. ( read original story ...)
Fingerprints match in 3 of series of home heists near Tokyo: investigative sources
In the latest development in a string of home robberies hitting greater Tokyo, the fingerprints of a man arrested for suspected unlawful confinement m・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Lamens vs. Parry Prediction: WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 2024
In the semifinals at the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 on Friday, Suzan Lamens (ranked No. 125) takes on Diane Parry (No. 52). Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock
Scientists have pinpointed how sperm and egg join to spark new life across the animal kingdom, from fish to people. ( read original story ...)