A special inspection report released on Friday said there were 1,325 harassment reports in the Japanese Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces but nearly 65% of the victims did not seek help. ( read original story ...)
It’s Illegal to Sell or Possess Cannabis in Japan—But It’s Legal to Get High On It. Here’s Why
Japan has a long tradition of cannabis farming, with hemp used in garment-making, as food seasoning, and for religious practices. But the tradition came under scrutiny after World War II, when U.S. occupying forces called for a ban on cannabis. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US, Australia to Carry Out Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea Next Week – Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan, U.S. and Australia will hold joint naval drills in the South China Sea on Wednesday, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday citing multiple unnamed officials. Copyright 2023 Thomson Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Police seize 20 blades from home of suspects in Sapporo beheading
Police have seized around 20 blades, including four saws, from the home of a family arrested over the case of a decapitated body fo ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Sun, Chen qualify for Women’s WTT Finals in Nagoya
BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- World Table Tennis (WTT) on Friday confirmed that China's Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng are the first two players to lock in their spots at the Nagoya 2023 Women's WTT Finals. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets fall as investors assess Japan inflation, Evergrande filing; Adani shares surge
Asian markets will be watching Japan's inflation numbers, which could give a clue to the Bank of Japan's moves ( read original story ...)
Woman, parents sent to prosecutors over murder of man in Sapporo hotel
A woman and her parents were sent to prosecutors Wednesday over the alleged murder of a man who was found decapitated in a hotel in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nursing home admin worker certified with depression after moving bodies of COVID dead
OSAKA -- A nursing home administrative employee in Japan has been granted workers' compensation certification for depression after she was pressed into caring for coronavirus patients and transporting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Looks to the Sun to Power New Homes
The policy in one of the world’s largest cities is a test case for whether solar power makes sense on urban rooftops. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Hopes Rooftop Solar Mandate Will Help It Get Through Hot Summers
The policy in one of the world’s largest cities is a test case for whether solar power makes sense on urban rooftops. ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk Visits Japan After Nearly A Decade — Here’s Where He Went In Tokyo
Elon Musk visits Japan for the first time in nine years, amidst significant developments in the electric vehicle market and demographic challenges in the country, potentially influencing Tesla's ... ( read original story ...)
China’s growing aggression will be in focus as U.S. closes ranks with Japan and South Korea
A U.S. summit with Japan and South Korea will lay out "ambitious" steps to bolster trilateral security ties, a senior Biden administration official said. President Joe Biden will unveil the measures with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at Camp David on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Urawa Reds vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction: The Reds Are In Trouble In This Game
Nagoya leads Urawa Reds by seven points, and for Matchday 24, both sides will pull their weights to either bridge the gap or extend the lead. In the last five H2H meetings between the two sides, there ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks lower in morning on China, U.S. rate hike concerns
Tokyo stocks were lower Friday morning, pressured by renewed wariness over China's real estate sector and concerns about prolonged rate hikes in the United States. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation eases, bolstering view BOJ will stand pat
Japan's core consumer inflation slowed in July but stayed above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) price target for the 16th straight month, with cost-push inflation likely to keep the central bank from rushing to phase out monetary easing anytime soon. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Wall St. losses amid rate hike woes
Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday, weighed down by overnight losses on Wall Street as concerns lingered over prolonged U.S. interest rate hikes. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the ... ( read original story ...)