Police found two men collapsed and bleeding after receiving a report of a man with a knife rampaging on the premises of a company in Okazaki・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Weekly new COVID cases in Tokyo exceed 1,000 for 1st time in 7 weeks
The weekly average number of new COVID-19 cases in the Japanese capital exceeded 1,000 for the first time in seven weeks, indicating the coro ... ( read original story ...)
On the ‘rooftop of Japan,’ a stunning 20-meter-deep snow corridor reopens to visitors
Called Yuki no Otani, this 500-meter-long pathway cuts through towering snow walls that rise up to 20 meters at the highest point of Japan's Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Ueda: Told G20 that Japan will keep monetary policy ultra-loose
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday he told his G20 counterparts the central bank will likely keep monetary policy ultra-loose to stably and sustainably achieve its 2% inflation target. ( read original story ...)
Japan, India and France announce common platform for Sri Lanka creditors
Japan, India and France on Thursday announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka's debt, a move they hope would serve as a model for solving ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida says he will approve Osaka as site of Japan’s first casino
The project aims to open a casino, conference centre and other facilities in 2029. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firm ispace lists on the Tokyo Stock Exchange ahead of first lunar landing
The news comes just days after ispace announced that its Hakuto-R lander would reach the lunar surface on April 25, a little over four months after the lander launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9. The company's also landed partnerships with Japan's national space agency, ( read original story ...)
From Hokkaido to Tokyo: Enjoy Lamb Shabu-Shabu at ‘Kinnome’ in Roppongi
Nestled in an unassuming building, merely a two-minute stroll from the bustling Roppongi Station, lies Kinnome. This eatery serves up a delectable rendition of the renowned Japanese dish, shabu-shabu, ( read original story ...)
Risk of children falling from windows rises in spring, autumn: Tokyo Fire Dept. report
NAGOYA -- Japan has seen a series of fatal accidents involving children falling from windows and balconies, with the Tokyo Fire Department reporting that such incidents are concentrated in spring and ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping it wild: Tokyo farms and Europe’s last undammed river
There's balance in growing food among skyscrapers, keeping Europe's last wild river unbounded, and bringing back an endangered feline. ( read original story ...)
The drinking culture hidden inside Japan’s liquor stores
Steel workers kicked "kaku-uchi" off in northern Japan at the start of the 1900s. Today, these liquor shops are where local communities all over the country gather for drinks. ( read original story ...)
Flora Duffy and Alex Yee drop out of WTCS Yokohama
Bermuda star Flora Duffy and Alex Yee, the winner at WTCS Abu Dhabi in March, have both dropped out of next month's WTCS Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama goes ‘All-In’ with diversity racing program
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Striving to promote inclusiveness in motorsports, Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) has crafted a program called "Yokohama All-In" that is supporting efforts to help women racers gain a ... ( read original story ...)
Health ministry confirms 1,181 new COVID cases in Tokyo on Thursday
Japan's health ministry reported 1,181 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Thursday. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this site you are consenting to their use and accept our policies. ( read original story ...)
Most Korean plaintiffs in Japan forced-labour cases accept Seoul’s compensation plan
The bereaved families of 10 South Koreans who won court cases over being forced to work under Japanese colonial rule have accepted compensation proposed by Seoul as it seeks to mend ties with Tokyo, South Korea's foreign ministry said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett’s trip to Tokyo is seen as a ‘stamp of approval’ for investing in Japan
Buffett recently revealed that he raised his stakes in the country's top trading houses, saying he was "confounded" by the opportunity. ( read original story ...)