The gymnastics superstar also shares in a new Netflix documentary how she views Strug's iconic Olympic moment in 1996 "a little differently" in hindsight. ( read original story ...)
TOKYO SKYTREE Operator Opens Special Web Page, “A Night at TOKYO SKYTREE,” within Official Site, Showcasing How to Enjoy It at Night
https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/cn_s/enjoy/nightexperience/ (Simplified Chinese) TOKYO SKYTREE is the world's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower. It has two ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese footballer Sano under arrest for alleged sexual assault of woman in Tokyo hotel
Japan footballer Kaishu Sano has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman, local media reported on Wednesday. The 23-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
3 best Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this July 19-21 weekend
We have now entered the summer festival season in Tokyo, and this weekend is a good example of how lively the city can be during this time of year. One of the main reasons why we are particularly ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo airport trials driverless cargo vehicle
Tokyo's Haneda Airport is trialing a driverless vehicle to tow cargo containers in an attempt to get around labor shortages as the number of tourists flying into Japan soars. The vehicle at one of the ... ( read original story ...)
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Following a string of limp group-stage performances, Nadeshiko Japan had been eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics against a backdrop of empty seats at Saitama Stadium, capping a ... ( read original story ...)
One in 10 young people in Japan say they have been groped in public, survey finds
One in 10 young people in Japan – the vast majority women – have been groped on trains and in other public places, a government survey has found, highlighting an often unreported crime that has long ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo finds stealth cure for ‘zombie’ businesses
TOKYO: For much of its 72 years, Hitoshi Fujita’s company was just another mom-and-pop business grinding out metal parts. Then it did something unusual for a small Japanese manufacturer. It expanded, ... ( read original story ...)
TPB, DOT unveil Philippine Pavilion for World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
The Tourism Promotions Board, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, has officially announced the Philippines’ participation in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Philippines to participate in World Expo 2025 in Osaka —DOT, TPB
Nature, culture and community woven together for a better future: this will be the theme of the Philippine Pavilion for World Expo 2025, to be held in Osaka, Japan from April to October next year. ( read original story ...)
Best things to eat in Osaka, Japan, and where to find them
From sushi vending machines to Hello Kitty-shaped cakes. ( read original story ...)
Struggling Yokohama F Marinos sack Kewell
Yokohama F Marinos have fired manager Harry Kewell after less than seven months in the role, the Japanese club said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Dollar edges higher on yen after Tokyo’s likely intervention last week
The dollar regained some lost ground on the Japanese yen on Tuesday even as traders remained wary of further intervention by Tokyo to prop up their currency after data showed they likely stepped into ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Rocked by Military Leaks Scandal Amid Russia, China Threat
Admiral Ryo Sakai will step down as the chief of staff of Japan's navy, having said there is a lack of compliance and governance ability within the force. ( read original story ...)
3-day Japan-Pacific Islands leaders meeting opens in Tokyo
Climate change, disaster resilience, maritime security on agenda at regional meeting held every 3 years - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo high school students fall ill after eating extra spicy potato chips
Many students at a senior high school in Tokyo's Ota Ward complained of feeling sick after eating the snack on Tuesday. Among them, 14 first-year students were taken to a hospital. Police said most of ... ( read original story ...)