With its stunning architecture, signature services, and convenient location, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is sure to exceed your expectations. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima-born Endo ready to run free for Japan at World Cup
Endo wasn't allowed to play football outside after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster because of radiation fears, so she honed her dribbling skills in a cramped indoor hall instead.Endo had to share the same small indoor hall with the other kids but she says it had "a good impact" on her control of a football. ( ...
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki: arranging G7 meet on sidelines of G20
Japan is arranging to hold a meeting of financial leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries on the sidelines of the broader G20 meeting scheduled to be held July 17-18, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
He left Japan and learned how to make tacos in Mexico. Now he owns the hottest taco truck in Tokyo
Furuya Yamato spent several years living in Mexico City, where he learned to make authentic tacos. Today, he’s the proud owner of Tokyo’s most popular taco truck. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo weighs switch to 2034 Olympics in face of public enmity
SAPPORO--Sapporo faces staunch public opposition to hosting the Winter Olympics in 2030 in the aftermath of far-reaching scandals over the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games and is even considering delaying ... ( read original story ...)
Cheap Flights from Beijing Daxing to Sapporo
Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beijing Daxing to Sapporo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here. ( read original story ...)
Homeless man found living in underground vault in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo
A homeless man was recently arrested after being found living in an underground utility vault in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo last week. The discovery: The vault is located next to the Japanese American ... ( read original story ...)
Tiffany Reopens Renovated Ginza Flagship in Tokyo
Tiffany reopened its renovated flagship in Tokyo’s Ginza on Friday, spanning 9,580 square feet across two floors. Reimagined in the same spirit as The Landmark in New York City, which opened in April ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists in Japan Have Developed an Experimental Tooth-Growing Drug
A team of scientists in Japan is hoping to make their tooth-growing drug a reality in the near future. Following recent promising research in animals, the group is planning to conduct small-scale human trials of the drug starting next year. ( read original story ...)
One killed as heavy rain triggers landslides in Japan, while capital Tokyo gets heatstroke alert
Japan is the latest country to be hit by unusually heavy rain around the world in recent days. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
At least 3 dead from heavy rain, mudslides in Japan
Authorities confirmed one death while fearing another loss with eight missing after torrential rains slammed southwestern Japan on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Mystery of headless man found in Japanese love hotel, police seek small person wearing wide-brimmed hat
A man was found dead in Sapporo, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido after he entered a hotel with a person who was small, wearing a wide-brimmed black hat, dark clothing, and carrying a large ... ( read original story ...)
No. 1 Maegashira Nishikigi upsets yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 2 in Nagoya
No. 1 maegashira Nishikigi secured an upset win against yokozuna Terunofuji on Monday, handing the yokozuna a defeat after two days of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Nishikigi (2-0), ... ( read original story ...)
Esports will remain an official medal sport at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 | News-in-brief
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Japan: Tattoo artists want to wash off criminal connection
Tattoo artists in Japan say their art is often misunderstood and associated with the "yakuza" organized crime gangs. People with tattoos are often banned from public bathhouses and military ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Pokémon Art Event Has Thousands Of Giant Card Displays; Some Let You Step Into The Scene
As the first Japanese city to host the Pokémon World Championships, Yokohama will host an art event featuring large-scale card displays. ( read original story ...)