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 ...)
Explainer: Japan hiked interest rates. Why is the yen falling?
Japan raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 in a move that marked a historic shift in monetary policy. ( read original story ...)
Moving giant Gundam stages final shows in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Fans are rushing to Yamashita Pier here to marvel at the life-size moving Gundam robot one last time before the crowd-pleasing exhibition ends on March 31. ( read original story ...)
Osaka loses to Garcia in Miami Open third round
The star hit 16 aces and dug deep to save seven break points, but also struggled to capitalize at key moments. ( read original story ...)
This touring Ghibli exhibition is now in Yokosuka, just outside of Tokyo
Explore the world of Ghibli and its iconic characters at the Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition in Yokosuka Museum of Art ... ( read original story ...)
Seven hidden attractions at this hugely popular Tokyo shrine
From a seven-hectare forest to a majestic archway, his hugely popular Tokyo shrine features hidden attractions worth lingering for. ( read original story ...)
IU dazzles Yokohama on the second leg of her 2024 world tour
IU, the renowned South Korean singer-songwriter, delighted her Japanese fans at the Yokohama Arena during her '2024 IU H.E.R. WORLD TOUR CONCERT IN YO ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says Japan’s prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un
North Korea said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as the North urged Japan to show sincerity toward improving bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
PH checks report 2 Filipinos linked to Tokyo couple’s death charged
The Philippine government is verifying reports that two Japan-based Filipinos have been indicted for murder and trespassing over an elderly couple's death in ... ( read original story ...)
15m-high snow sculpture helped build ‘powerful’ relationship between Tasmania and Japan
When a 15-metre-high snow sculpture took centre stage at a snow festival in Japan, it helped form a surprisingly powerful relationship between two islands — Hokkaido and Tasmania. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Seeks To Reclaim Top Rank In Miami Open Win
Naomi Osaka is reclaiming her throne in tennis, advancing to the third round of the Miami Open after defeating No. 15 seed Elina Svitolina. ( read original story ...)
Caroline Garcia dumps Naomi Osaka out of Miami Open to set up last-16 tie against Coco Gauff
Caroline Garcia defeated Naomi Osaka 7-6 (4) 7-5 in the third round of the Miami Open. Coming into the match, Osaka had won all four sets played in Miami after beating Elisabetta Cocciaretto and No. ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff advances to Miami Open fourth round vs. Garcia, who beat Osaka
Third-ranked Coco Gauff came from behind in the first set to beat Océane Dodin 6-4, 6-0 and advance to the fourth round of the Miami Open for the second time in her career. Gauff won 10 straight games ... ( read original story ...)