OSAKA--Prefectural police on Dec. 19 identified a 61-year-old man as the prime suspect behind a suspected arson attack at a mental health clinic here that claimed 24 lives. ( read original story ...)
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel confirmed as ambassador to Japan
CHICAGO >> The U.S. Senate voted early Saturday morning to confirm former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as ambassador to Japan, officially opening yet another act in a three-decade political career that ... ( read original story ...)
Top 5 Most Photogenic Train Stations in Japan – From Tokyo Station to Kamakurakoko-Mae Station
Japan has many unique railway stations, from Important Cultural Properties to oceanside stations, and even secluded gems where trains rarely stop. Here are our picks for the five most photogenic ... ( read original story ...)
15 Amazing Spots to See Fall Foliage in Tokyo
People imagine a huge metropolis full of skyscrapers when they think of Tokyo, but it actually has many places for enjoying beautiful fall foliage. This article introduces fifteen of these spots that ... ( read original story ...)
Experience true Japanese ingenuity at The Grand Midori Ortigas
It is no secret that Japan is one of my favorite travel destinations. Whether it’s for a work-related trip or for a vacation with family and friends and whether it’s a stay in the ... ( read original story ...)
Major technology stocks lead another decline on Wall Street
The Associated Press Technology stocks are leading another decline on Wall Street in early trading Friday, putting the Nasdaq on track for its third weekly drop in the last four. The tech-heavy ... ( read original story ...)
World shares mixed after tech-led retreat on Wall Street
World shares fell Benchmarks declined in Paris, London, Frankfurt and Tokyo but rose in Shanghai. U.S. shares dropped a day after the Federal Reserve said it’s preparing to begin raising rates next ... ( read original story ...)
27 feared dead in building fire in Osaka
Twenty-seven people were feared dead after a fire broke out in a building in Osaka in western Japan, fire department officials said ... ( read original story ...)
Report: 27 people feared dead in building fire in Osaka
Japan’s NHK says a fire broke out in a building in Osaka in western Japan and 27 people are feared dead. The fire broke out on the fourth or fifth floor of an eight-story ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese giant ClassNK chooses ForePaaS to optimize ship inspections and prevent pollution of the marine environment
ForePaaS, provider of the unified end-to-end platform that accelerates machine learning and analytics projects, was chosen by ClassNK, a company responsible for the safety of persons and property at ... ( read original story ...)
Girl who pushed shopping cart from store rooftop sent to family court
The Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office has decided to send a case involving a 14-year-old girl accused of attempted murder and property damage to family court. The girl was arrested after she ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese-Inspired Midcentury Lists for $3.5 Million in Berkeley, CA
The 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto, Japan. ( read original story ...)
A Guide to Hida Takayama, Where You May Experience Old Japan
Hida Takayama is a famous tourist destination, where you may experience the beauty of an old-style town. Here are some tourist spots you must visit, where you can experience the history and lifestyle ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to see if S Korea can meet high standards of TPP: spokesman
Japan's top government spokesman said Tuesday it is too early to comment on the prospect of South Korea joining the 11-member Trans-Pacific Partnership until it becomes clear whether the country can ... ( read original story ...)
Enjoy the Retro Feel of Modern Japan! Five Famous Buildings in Osaka
Osaka often elicits the image of the flashy neon lights and signs in commercial districts. What many don’t know is that it actually has many buildings that have notable modern architecture. Below are ... ( read original story ...)
McConnell, Spears, Osaka: A look at 2021’s notable quotes
A line from a speech given from the U.S. Senate floor before rioters broke into the Capitol on Jan. 6 tops a Yale Law School librarian’s list of the most notable ... ( read original story ...)