When Kuroda arrived at BOJ headquarters in 2013, Tokyo was already roughly 13 years into its QE experiment. Kuroda both supersized and turbocharged things. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party gave him ... ( read original story ...)
To fully appreciate Japanese art in Tokyo’s museums, I had to set aside my Eurocentric expectations: Justice B. Hill
During his recent trip to Tokyo, columnist Justice B. Hill visited the city's museums and found that he had brought with him Eurocentric expectations of the art. But gradually, Hill came to appreciate ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo-Stone Brewing showcases $40 million Richmond brewery expansion
Following the recent merger of Stone Brewing and Sapporo USA, the company's Richmond brewery location is undergoing a $40 million expansion project. ( read original story ...)
Ultimate Forbes tennis rich list with Emma Raducanu sixth and Naomi Osaka ninth despite not playing this YEAR
Osaka may have not played since September 2022 due to injury but is still one of the biggest earners in tennis. Despite only earning roughly £80,000 for playing the sport the Japanese tennis player ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FC vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction: F.Marinos Should Easily Win Local Derby
The Yokohama Derby is finally here, and all eyes are on Nippatsu Mitsuzawa, the shared home ground of the two Yokohama teams. The game promises to be an exciting clash of egos, with F.Marinos having ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electric Power Company: No tritium detected in ocean after Fukushima water discharge
A day after the Fukushima nuclear power plant began putting treated water into the ocean, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings said Friday no tritium was detectable in seawater samples. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s answer to the IRA is a missed opportunity
The country is committing huge amounts — more even than the U.S. — but risks wasting it while compromising its energy security. ( read original story ...)
Extreme heat catches northern Japan off guard
The summer in Hokkaido is usually mild, but now the heat is breaking records. In the city of Sapporo, the mercury hit 34.7 degrees Celsius. Hokkaido Railway Company cancelled some trains because the ... ( read original story ...)
Sagan Tosu vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: This Tight Game May End As A Stalemate
League will feature a thrilling match between Sagan Tosu and Gamba Osaka. While Sagan Tosu is keen to climb up from the mid-table region, Gamba Osaka has displayed impressive performances, defeating ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya woman arrested for selling dating scam manuals
NAGOYA--A 25-year-old woman was arrested on Aug. 23 on suspicion of selling young women how-to guides on defrauding “sugar daddies” through paid dating. ( read original story ...)
A doctor in Japan killed himself after working 200 hours overtime in a month, family says, highlighting the country’s overwork epidemic
A 26-year-old resident doctor in Japan died by suicide after developing depression from being overworked, his family said at a news conference. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Long Sushi Queues Show Few Worried at Japan’s Wastewater Release
More than 20 customers had gathered in the Sheung Wan district of the Asian financial hub awaiting the 10:30 a.m. opening time of a conveyor-belt sushi chain, Sushiro, while dozens streamed in by 12 p.m., despite a wait time of an hour. ( read original story ...)
Dancing Pikachu event organised in Japan’s Yokohama city
A Pikachu dancing event was recently organised in Japan’s Yokohama city. These adorable Pokemon Pikachus danced to draw crowds. Pikachu is the most popular and beloved cartoon character among children ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai luxury home prices soar by almost 50%, with Tokyo’s up 26%. Here’s where other cities stand
Dubai’s luxury home prices surged by nearly 50% in the year up until June, maintaining its top ranking for the eighth consecutive quarter, according to a new report by Knight Frank. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo hotel murder suspects to face psychiatric tests
Runa Tamura, 29, her father, Osamu, a 59-year-old psychiatrist, and her mother Hiroko, 60, will be detained for six months from Monday through Feb. 28 for tests. The period of detention is longer than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Scrambles Jets to Monitor Chinese Bombers Near Okinawa Island
The Chinese H-6 bombers were spotted flying through the strait between southwest Japan's Okinawa and Miyako islands, the ministry said. Okinawa is home to one of the major U.S. military bases in Asia-Pacific. ( read original story ...)