Hong Kong leader John Lee says the city will ban marine products from “a large number prefectures” if Japan discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japan’s changing views on price hikes open door for BOJ policy tweak
Japanese consumers may finally be shedding their decades-old frugal mindset, spending more on items that retailers were once too afraid to raise prices on and paving the way for the central bank to finally unwind its massive monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)
4 people attacked by US sailor in Japan file suit seeking $156K in damages
Four people attacked by a U.S. sailor in the eastern Japan city of Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, last year filed a lawsuit on July 10 with t・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
You were shanking so much, I was scared: Osaka on Eubanks’ win
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has reacted to Christopher Eubanks' victory over world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ongoing Wimbledon. "Lol, you were shanking so much at the end, I was scared. ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Powering Pakistan’s future as the leading battery brand
Whether it's powering heavy machinery in factories or providing reliable energy storage for homes, Osaka has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality batteries. Not only does Osaka excel in the domestic market, ( read original story ...)
Tourism EXPO Japan 2023 with a theme of ‘Future’ will be held in Osaka for the first time in the past four years
Tourism EXPO Japan 2023 Osaka Kansai’ will be held in Intex Osaka for four days from October 26 to 29. A main event theme is ‘Travel festival to meet the future,’ showcasing the future vision of the diversified tourism industry. ( read original story ...)
5 reasons to stay at the new Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
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 ...)