Hakone, a beloved travel destination near Tokyo for locals, is easily accessible by taking the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar from Shinjuku Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. ( read original story ...)
Inflation Mindset Taking Root in Japan Boosts Case for BOJ Hikes
Higher inflationary expectations and price tolerance are taking root in Japan, a development that supports the central bank’s moves to normalize policy and raise interest rates further. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP may lose 3 lower house seats in by-elections on April 28: Kyodo survey
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may lose three seats in the House of Representatives in by-elections next Sunday, a Kyodo News su ( read original story ...)
I Felt More Like a Local Than a Guest at This Cool New Tokyo Hotel — Here’s Why You Should Go
With just 25 rooms and one of the city's only outdoor pools, Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park is a respite in bustling Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
25-yr-old man arrested over finding of 2 burnt bodies north of Tokyo
A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with last week's discovery of the burnt bodies of a man and a woman on a riverside ( read original story ...)
Japan navy helicopters crash, leaving one dead and seven missing
Defence minister says possibility of a collision between the two helicopters is being analysed ... ( read original story ...)
Two Japan navy helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing
Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board, the defence minister said on Sunday.The two SH-60 patrol ... ( read original story ...)
Japan navy crew missing after helicopter crash
O ne Japanese naval crewman has died and seven others are missing after two helicopters crashed during a night-time drill in the Pacific Ocean. The twin-engine Mitsubishi SH-60Ks were on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s planning its first lunar steps with the Artemis program
NASA has also proven that Artemis is an international effort by including a Canadian astronaut, Jeremy Hansen, as part of the Artemis II mission to circle the moon, scheduled for late 2025. The ... ( read original story ...)
BTS becomes the first foreign act to lead Japan’s Oricon rankings in Reiwa era
BTS took the first place in the category of artist sales in the total comprehensive Oricon Reiwa Era Rankings, Japan 's big music record corporation, stated on 21st April 2021. This milestone was the ... ( read original story ...)
Warner Bros. Reveals $115 Million Investment In Harry Potter Attraction
Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed that it spent more than $114.9 million (£92.9 million) on its latest attraction themed to the boy wizard Harry Potter. ( read original story ...)
Japan MSDF chief vows to speed up search efforts after helicopter crash
The commanding officer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force says an accident investigation committee will be set up to determine the cause of Saturday's fatal crash of two of its helicopters. He also pledged to accelerate search efforts for the missing. ( read original story ...)
12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition
A 12-year-old female Japanese ballet dancer has won the top prize for her age group for classical dance at a major international b ( read original story ...)
Football: Nagoya end Cerezo’s 8-game unbeaten start to J1 season
Kensuke Nagai struck the 82nd-minute winner as Nagoya Grampus ended Cerezo Osaka's eight-game unbeaten start to the J-League first-division season with a 2-1 home win on Sunday. J1 debutant Machida ... ( read original story ...)
The big picture: Gueorgui Pinkhassov’s shadow play in a 90s Tokyo hotel
The Russian Magnum photographer’s work celebrates the abstract side of vision, with a vivid exchange of form, light and pattern ( read original story ...)
Good news! Camera market grows for the first time in 13 years in Japan
All of this is great news, and long overdue. The Japanese market peaked in 2010, when it reached a total of 10.4 million cameras sold, and has been in a steady state of decline ever since. ( read original story ...)