Abe’s murder has led to a crackdown on the Unification Church — and on parents frightening children with hellfire ( read original story ...)
Families are offered several million yen to move out of Tokyo
The financial incentives highlight the challenges Japan faces with its low birth rate and long life expectancy. The effect is particularly acute in rural areas. ( read original story ...)
Katharina Althaus closes the gap in overall Ski Jumping standings with German’s third World Cup win in Sapporo
Katharina Althaus claimed a third Ski Jumping World Cup victory of the season in Sapporo to close the gap in the overall standings. Slovenia's Ema Klinec finished second with overall leader Eva ... ( read original story ...)
Ice Ribbon: “Yokohama Ribbon 2022 Dec”
The BIG DEKAI team (Totoro Satsuki and Yuna Manase) were proclaimed winners of the tournament for challengers to the International Ribbon Couples Championship ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM visit to Canada could highlight LNG needs, as Tokyo pushes away from Russia and China
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s first official visit to Canada will take place next week, as Tokyo looks to Canada to provide much-needed liquefied natural gas. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. ( read original story ...)
B.League: Thirdy Ravena, San-En drop four straight even as other Filipinos absorb losses
Thirdy Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix absorbed their fourth straight defeat at the hands of the Hiroshima Dragonflies, 84-74, as other Filipinos also absorbed tough ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM visit could highlight LNG needs, as Tokyo pushes away from Russia and China
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's first official visit to Canada will take place next week, as Tokyo looks to Canada to provide much-needed liquefied natural gas. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears
With the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2023 set to begin in less than two weeks, many are still wondering if two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka will compete. Osaka, 25, reportedly ... ( read original story ...)
Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Japan after apparent bomb threat: NHK
A Jetstar flight heading from Narita Airport near Tokyo to Fukuoka made an emergency landing at an airport in Nagoya, central Japan, on Saturday (Jan 7), after an apparent bomb threat, public ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to give 5,000 yen in monthly benefits per child
The Tokyo Government is planning on offering households with children aged 18 or younger in the capital a monthly handout of about 5,000 yen, or 38 dollars, per child. ( read original story ...)
Bomb threat prompts plane’s emergency landing at Chubu Airport
Investigators said an international phone call had been received around 6 a.m., with a man's voice claiming to have put a bomb aboard the aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Where Is Naomi Osaka? Confusion Surrounds Star Ahead of Australian Open
Tennis star Naomi Osaka appears to be in the United States and not preparing for the Australian Open in Melbourne as organizers were expecting. ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan agree to step up cybersecurity cooperation
The United States and Japan on Friday signed an updated memorandum of cooperation on cybersecurity to strengthen operational collaboration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said. ( read original story ...)
As G7 Head, Japan Wants Member Countries to Team Up Against China’s ‘Economic Coercion’
Japan wants the Group of Seven advanced economies to take a coordinated approach this year aimed at preventing the “economic coercion” that China has applied to some of its trading partners. Actions ... ( read original story ...)
This Giant Bluefin Tuna Just Sold for $275,000 in Japan. Here’s Where You Can Order It.
A gigantic bluefin tuna that sold for $275,000 (¥36 million) in the ceremonial first auction of the new year at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market will be served up at two stateside sushi restaurants next ... ( read original story ...)
New ‘European super bid’ for 2030 Winter Olympics may be coming
Three countries are putting together a "European super bid" for the 2030 Winter Games. France, Switzerland and Italy are pitching the massive Mont Blanc region that includes 1924 Winter Games host ... ( read original story ...)