Wreckage and remains from a United States Air Force CV-22B Osprey that crashed off the coast of Yakushima Island, Japan, last week were discovered on Monday, according to a statement from Air Force ... ( read original story ...)
Large part of U.S. Osprey that crashed in Japan found with 5 more crew members’ bodies inside
A large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside, the Air Force confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nov service activity grows at slowest pace in a year – PMI
Japan's service activity expanded at the slowest pace in a year in November, weighed by an accelerating decline in new exports and softer demand, however, the outlook for the sector remained upbeat, a business survey showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Whatever happened to Japan’s 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?
With the retirement of Shinji Ono, only one member from Japan's star-studded 2002 World Cup squad remains active -- but whatever happened to them? ( read original story ...)
Japanese soccer legend Shinji Ono retires at 44
Japanese soccer legend Shinji Ono, one of the biggest stars in Asian football, ended his 26-year career Sunday with the announcement of his retirement. Final match: Wearing a No. 44 jersey that ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama unveils ‘extreme traction’ truck tire for snow, ice
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. has introduced the 907W premium, extreme-traction drive tire designed for fleets and operators driving trucks in snow and icy conditions. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Launches 907W Drive Winter Weather Tire
Yokohama Tire has launched the 907W, a drive tire that is designed for fleets and operators who are looking to keep trucks rolling in winter-weather conditions. Photo: Yokohama Just in time for winter ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka enjoys courtside Lakers seats with Nick Kyrgios as she gears up for her tennis return THIS MONTH in Brisbane – and just six months giving birth to her daughter Shai
Naomi Osaka was courtside at the Lakers game this weekend, alongside fellow tennis player Nick Kyrgios as she made the most of her time away from the sport ahead of her much-anticipated return to ... ( read original story ...)
Slappy meals: Servers hit customers — hard — in the face as bizarre restaurant gimmick
Patrons at an eatery called Shachihoko-ya in Nagoya, Japan, can pay waitresses to slap them in the face, as revealed in a hilarious video. For the price of 300 Japanese Yen (about $2 USD), ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares video of fierce training ahead of WTA comeback
Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is gearing up for her highly anticipated comeback, as seen in a practice video she recently shared on social media. Catch up: Osaka, 26, has not played ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Most-anticipated Luxury Hotel Has an Opening Date — and It’s Accepting Reservations Now
Janu Tokyo will boast stunning city views and decor by the acclaimed designer Jean-Michel Gathy. Courtesy of Janu Tokyo Tokyo is adding a new luxury hotel to its impressive portfolio of high-end ... ( read original story ...)
Harder, please, It’s RM3.15 per face slap – Patrons pay to be smacked by Japanese izakaya’s female staff
At Shachihoko-ya izakaya in Nagoya, there was initially one female staff member who carried out the striking, and each customer received a slap without being charged, according to Chinese-language ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC buys logistics assets from Daiwa House in Japan
In July, it announced the purchase of a warehouse located in Yatomi city in Greater Nagoya from Daiwa House. GIC said the latest acquisition reflected its "continued commitment to Japan and the ... ( read original story ...)
What you need to know for your first time in Japan
If your plan is to stay for more than a week and you plan to move between several of its large cities, such as Tokyo, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka or Sapporo, it is very likely that it will be ... ( read original story ...)
Bodies and wreckage recovered in search for U.S. military aircraft that crashed off Japan
A search team investigating the deadly U.S. Osprey air crash in the sea off Japan last week has a wreckage and the remains of missing crew members. ( read original story ...)
Large part of U.S. Osprey that crashed in Japan reportedly found with 5 more crew members’ bodies inside
Japanese media say a large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside. ( read original story ...)