Tickets for the Yokohama leg sold out and even prompted the sale of additional seats with restricted views due to overwhelming demand ... ( read original story ...)
MELVINS and BORIS in Tokyo: See wild photos
On March 19th, the Melvins took their 2024 Japan tour to Tokyo, playing the first of two back-to-back nights at Shibuya WWW X. Japanese heavy-rock experimentalists Boris — who, of course, take their ... ( read original story ...)
2 dead over car crash in Tokyo area, raising elderly driver safety concern
TOKYO, March 25 (Xinhua) -- An elderly couple died after crashing their car with a dump truck less than 50 km from the center of Tokyo, raising safety concerns about older drivers, local police ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-exec files criminal complaint, says Tokyo police destroyed record
A former executive of a Japanese firm who was wrongly accused of illegal exports has filed a complaint with Tokyo police. He says a record of his interrogation was deliberately destroyed. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Irish-bred horses win big weekend races in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia
A massive day of stakes racing in Australia, Hong Kong Derby Day and one of Japan's two big sprint races highlighted weekend horse racing on the international scene, with Irish-bred horses taking a ... ( read original story ...)
Same-sex couples appeal Sapporo court ruling rejecting compensation
The court upheld a verdict that said nonrecognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional but rejected a claim for damages totaling ¥6 million. ( read original story ...)
When the Tokyo Imperial Palace Was Valued More Than All of California: A Look Back at Japan’s 1980s Bubble Economy
As the sun set on the 1980s, Japan was basking in the glow of its economic zenith, with Tokyo’s Imperial Palace standing as a symbol of a bubble economy so inflated that, at its peak, it was “worth as ... ( read original story ...)
US eyes change to military command in Japan as China threat looms, sources say
By Tim Kelly, Yukiko Toyoda and Laura Sanicola TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will agree next month to tighter military cooperation, ... ( read original story ...)
Couples in Hokkaido appeal to top court for recognition of same-sex marriage
Same-sex couples in Hokkaido have appealed to the Supreme Court over a high court ruling that deemed the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional but rejected the ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka loses to Garcia in Miami Open 3rd round
Naomi Osaka exited from the third round of the Miami Open with a closely fought 7-6(4), 7-5 loss to Caroline Garcia on Sund ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says Japan’s Kishida wants to meet Kim Jong Un
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had conveyed his intention to meet the North Korean leader, state media ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Claims Japan’s Prime Minister Proposed a Meeting With Kim Jong Un
Unconfirmed by Japan, North Korean state media said Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida used an unspecified channel to convey he wants to meet. ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: Should people not walk on escalators? What does Nagoya ordinance say?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about whether people must stand still on escalators and a Nagoya ordinance that re・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
3 Malaysian Runners Get Support From New Balance
Three Malaysian female athletes were supported by New Balance at the recently held Nagoya Women's Marathon 2024. Esther Joy Chen, Ann Pow, and Nur Fitri Najwa aka Kak Fit were selected as they ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says Japan’s prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon
North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has offered to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un soon but stressed prospects for any summit would depend on Tokyo tolerating its weapons ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan Promises Aggressive Electrification Push to Cut Costs, Boost Global Sales
Nissan has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup, develop more powerful batteries and cut production costs ... ( read original story ...)