Story by Koji Uchida On Sunday, April 19, the Tokyo International Forum Hall A played host to a monumental event for fans of the Evangelion franchise: "BACK TO NEON GENESIS" Live Cinematic Concert. ( read original story ...)
Popular Stone Brewing in RVA to close. What’s next for taproom?
A popular brewery, Stone Brewing, in Richmond will close its taproom on May 14. Sapporo USA sold the Stone Brewing brand. See final events on tap. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees biggest anti-war protests in decades over Article 9
Massive turnout: An estimated 50,000 people rallied in Tokyo, with protests across Japan opposing constitutional changes to expand military powers. Identity at stake: The debate over Article 9 pits ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka recuerda su llamativo atuendo de la Met Gala en el Grand Slam de la moda
Naomi Osaka aseguró que sintió como si llevara “un chaleco de 20 libras” por su llamativo atuendo en la Gala del Met, que calificó como “el Grand Slam de toda la moda”. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka recounts her show-stopping Met Gala outfit at the ‘Grand Slam’ of fashion
ROME (AP) — Naomi Osaka says she felt like she had “a 20-pound vest on” for her show-stopping outfit at the Met Gala — which she labeled “the Grand Slam for all fashion.” ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido event draws protests for denying Ainu are indigenous
SAPPORO--Protesters denounced as hate speech an event here that claims the Ainu people are not indigenous to Japan, which flies in the face of the law of the land. ( read original story ...)
Airport robots handle baggage in Tokyo trial
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to handle baggage and cargo as airports face growing demand and worker shortages. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack and suspects two more
Japan has confirmed its first fatal bear attack of 2026 after recording an unprecedented 13 casualties last year. ( read original story ...)
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year. ( read original story ...)
Former Nürburgring 24h winner explains why Yokohama still cannot match Michelin
Nürburgring 24h winner, Robin Frijns explains to GPblog why those on Yokohama tyres will not be able to match Michelin teams, including Max Verstappen's, next weekend. ( read original story ...)
Man in Tokyo allegedly sold over 10,000 shoplifted items over 7 years
A 49-year-old South Korean national was arrested May 7 on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing 15 books from a store in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack, two others suspected
TOKYO: Japanese authorities confirmed Friday (May 8) the first fatal bear attack of 2026, with media reports saying police were also investigating two other possible cases.The victim, reportedly a ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo, Shanghai picked as qualifier venues for 2028 LA Games
The International Olympic Committee said Thursday that Tokyo and Shanghai have been picked among the qualifier venues ... ( read original story ...)
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train ridership up 4% in Japan’s 13-day holiday
Ridership on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line during the 13-day Golden Week holiday travel period through Wednesday rose 4 p ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Explains Why She Wore a ‘Blood’-Covered Gown to 2026 Met Gala
The Grand Slam champion wore a two-part, performative number to the 2026 Met Gala with underlying significance relating to the human body ... ( read original story ...)