The 2011 winners want to reach those heights again and have picked a young squad brimming with belief they can do just that ( read original story ...)
Take a step inside a 172-square-foot micro-apartment in Tokyo that costs $450 a month
Ryan Crouse spent a year in a Tokyo micro-apartment that had a lofted bed, single burner stove, and bathroom small enough he could touch both walls. ( read original story ...)
Hear why these South Koreans are worried about Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release plan
The IAEA has given Japan the green light to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports that has fishermen in South Korea worried. ( read original story ...)
UN report on Japan’s Fukushima water plans fails to placate opponents
While South Korea offers official support, China and other voices in region continue to express concerns over discharge from nuclear plant ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Port Resumes Some Operations After Ransomware Attack
The Port of Nagoya began gradually resuming operations Thursday afternoon, the Nagoya Harbor Transportation Association said, after an alleged Russian ransomware attack disrupted cargo packing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests to South Korea over military drills on disputed islands
Japan has lodged protests with South Korea over military drills by the latter on disputed islands, calling the move "extremely regrettable." ( read original story ...)
All About Naomi Osaka’s Parents Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka
Naomi Osaka is one of Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka's two children. Here's everything to know about Naomi Osaka's parents. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India eyes 5th position in car radial tyres market with planned capacity expansion
Yokohama India, the subsidiary of Japan’s Yokohama Rubber Company Ltd., having already initiated capacity expansion from 2.5 million tyres per annum to 4.5 million units by 2025, is now eyeing 5th ... ( read original story ...)
The First Tokyo Gendai Art Fair Is Off to a Promising Start. But There’s a Long Road Ahead for Japan to Compete on the Global Stage
Japan's newest art fair, Tokyo Gendai, is off to a promising start, though there are lingering impediments to its arrival on a global stage. ( read original story ...)
Learning from Tokyo in lowering Chinese risk
Nonetheless, in the face of threats such as North Korea’s nuclear program and Chinese revisionism, public support for deepening Japan’s defense policy coordination with the US has grown. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Ransomware attack by ‘Russian hackers’ cripples Japan’s largest port
The virtual attack crippled Nagoya Port's loading and offloading system, stalling the container handling process. Japanese media reports claimed that LockBit, a type of ransomware linked with ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Ozeki Takakeisho to skip Nagoya tourney due to knee troubles
Ozeki Takakeisho decided Friday not to compete in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after pain in both knees prevented him from sparr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Largest Port Reopens After Russian Hackers Crippled Operations With Ransomware Attack
Following two days of trying to regain access to its system, the Port of Nagoya has finally resumed operations. The port suffered a ransomware attack by LockBit 3.0, the same Russia-linked hacking ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo retirees play for laughs from tourists flooding back to Japan
Ohtori spent his two-decade sumo career struggling for wins so he could move up the ranks of Japan’s traditional sport, but now he is fighting to entertain a different crowd: curious tourists. ( read original story ...)
Retired Sumo pros put on a show for Tokyo tourists
STORY: Tourism is surging back in Tokyo and this sumo show is wrestling for laughsLocation: TokyoOhtori spent two decades trying to climb the ladder of Japan's oldest sportNow he's fighting to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based Hum Jewelry Glows With Mixed Metals, Diamonds And Innovative Artistry
Contrasting precious metals and diamonds imbue Hum designs with an understated aura of luxury that whispers chic confidence. ( read original story ...)