Don Don Tei, a rice bowl specialized restaurant hailing from the vibrant city of Osaka, Japan has opened its very first restaurant in Manila. ( read original story ...)
A chef opened a tiny dessert spot in Tokyo that sells shaved ice for $18 a bowl. I know it’s a massive markup, and I’d still pay for it again.
A pastry chef left a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo to open her own dessert shop, specializing in kakigori — Japanese shaved ice dessert. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Pledges to Boost Defence, Diplomatic Capabilities to Preserve Peace, NHK Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will work to strengthen its defence and diplomatic capabilities to maintain peace, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on Saturday, according to public broadcaster NHK, adding ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Ozeki Takakeisho pulls out of Osaka meet with chest injury
Takakeisho started the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka as a demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki following his withdrawal from the January tournament, but he secured the winning record needed to stay ... ( read original story ...)
Figure skating-Japan’s Sakamoto becomes first woman in 56 years to claim three-peat
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto retained the figure skating world title with a stellar performance in Montreal on Friday and became the first woman to win three straight crowns since American Peggy Fleming in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sakamoto three-peats as women’s figure skating world champion
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world champion since American Peggy Fleming from 1966 to 1968.Sakamoto captured gold again Friday at the Bell Centre, ... ( read original story ...)
Rise of the Ronin Cat Guide Yokohama
Cats love hiding in hard-to-reach places, and the cats of Yokohama in Rise of the Ronin are no different. It doesn't take long after setting foot in Yokohama before the player encounters a cat just ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match! Metropolis hopes AI app will spur marriages
On an overcast day in Tokyo this week, three dozen men and women strolled through a botanical garden in groups of four, making awkward conversation as they searched for clues to a mystery-solving game ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to turn to more e-methane, hydrogen and wind power
Tokyo Gas , Japan's biggest city gas supplier, said on Friday it aims to achieve 50% carbon neutrality by 2040 by using new fuels such as e-methane and hydrogen as well as renewable energy including ... ( read original story ...)
Russia Warns Japan of ‘Serious Consequences’ if Patriot Missiles Made There End up in Ukraine – RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's newly appointed ambassador to Japan has warned Tokyo of serious consequences and retaliatory steps if Patriot missile systems manufactured under U.S. licence in Japan end ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer Match Between Japan and North Korea Complicated by Off-Field Rivalry and Issues
Here’s what to know about Japan and North Korea’s fierce rivalry—on and off the field—as their men’s teams compete to play in the 2026 World Cup. ( read original story ...)
UK’s rarest cars: 1979 Colt Sapporo GSR, one of only five left
Forty-five years ago, the Sapporo coupé appealed to motorists who were less concerned with speed than comfort, reliability and owning a car where even the digital clock epitomised good taste. Tony ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s union group Rengo announces biggest wage hikes on record
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese firms have agreed to raise pay by 5.25% this year, the biggest rise under comparable data since 2013, the country's largest union group Rengo confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to increase use of e-methane, hydrogen and wind power
Tokyo Gas , Japan's biggest city gas supplier, said on Friday it aims to achieve 50% carbon neutrality by 2040 by using new fuels such as e-methane and hydrogen as well as renewable energy including ... ( read original story ...)
Japan chooses JRE, Ibedrola, Tohoku Electric for offshore wind farm
The Japanese government has chosen a consortium comprising Japan Renewable Energy, Iberdrola Renewables and Tohoku Electric Power as the wind power operator for an offshore block tendered in a second ... ( read original story ...)
Miami Day 4 previews: Sabalenka vs. Badosa, Osaka vs. Svitolina, Medvedev vs. Fucsovics
The last time Osaka competed in Miami she was the runner-up. ( read original story ...)