The final four competitors of this year’s STARDOM Cinderella Tournament will advance to the tournament’s final night in Nagoya on March 20th. Quarterfinal Results Following the recent STARDOM show ... ( read original story ...)
New Japan Cup 2024 Results: Day 9 – March 16, 2024
Here are the results from Day 9 of NJPW's New Japan Cup tournament. The event took place at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, and featured one quarter-final match for the yearly ... ( read original story ...)
‘Have I stopped saying anything?’ Rahm Emanuel on China, Japan, and sitting out a historic U.S. election
Emanuel denied he’d toned down his approach in response to concerns his social media posts might unnecessarily provoke China, whose own U.S. ambassador accused him of “seeking limelight for oneself” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yokohama proposes smoking ban at parks
TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese port city of Yokohama, near Tokyo, has proposed a ban on smoking at all roughly 2,700 parks it manages, including popular tourist spots, local media reported ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean World Cup player says Japan qualifier more than football
Yokohama, Japan: An Yong Hak was born and raised in Japan but he will be cheering for his former team North Korea when the two sides clash in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday. An is one of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama City proposes smoking ban at its parks
Officials of Yokohama City, near Tokyo, have proposed a ban on smoking at all roughly 2,700 parks they manage, including popular tourist spots. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Rookie Takerufuji stays perfect, Onosato a win back in Osaka
Outright leader Takerufuji stormed to his ninth straight win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, the top-tier makuuchi deb ... ( read original story ...)
Outside Tokyo, a Serene Beach Home Draws on Traditional Japanese Architecture
The newly completed waterfront home is located in a coastal town in Chiba prefecture about 75 minutes from the capital ... ( read original story ...)
The End of Japan’s Negative Rates Will be a Slow-Moving Tsunami
The long-term effects of positive rates could be profound—on everything from mortgage rates to U.S. government finances. ( read original story ...)
This Japanese City Is the Birthplace of Miso Ramen — and Its Best Spot Is in a Tiny Lantern-lit Alley
Spread the loveIn the heart of Japan, a city claims the prestigious title as the birthplace of one of the country’s most beloved dishes: miso ramen. This city is none other than the vibrant Sapporo, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to invest $380 million towards new passenger car tyre plant in Mexico
The Yokohama Rubber Co, has announced that it will build a passenger car tyre plant in Mexico to strengthen its capacity to supply tires to the North American market. The new plant will have an annual ... ( read original story ...)
University in Osaka plans to start school year in the autumn
OSAKA—Osaka Metropolitan University in the 2027 academic year will start graduate school programs and some undergraduate courses in autumn to attract more foreign students and to promote studies ... ( read original story ...)
Thais in Osaka advised to wear masks during measles scare
Thais visiting or living in Osaka are advised to wear masks when outside or on public transport following the detection of cases of measles in the Japanese city, the Thai consulate in Osaka said on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher with Nikkei jumping over 2 pct
TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei jumping over 2 percent as exporters were boosted by the yen's weakness and investors hunted bargains ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court says nurse’s death not work-related, but recognizes doctor’s harassment, abuse
The Tokyo District Court on March 14 dismissed a lawsuit filed by the parents of a nurse who died in 2013 after her death was not recognized ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka set for BJK Cup return but Elena Rybakina’s absence spoils party
Naomi Osaka, 26, will be returning to the Japanese Billie Jean King Cup team next month for the first time since 2020, the team announced. Between April 12-13, Japan will travel to Kazakhstan for ... ( read original story ...)