Parks finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds to help Nagoya win their sixth straight contest as he and two other starters carried most of the offense. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama teacher suspended for slapping handball club members, telling them to ‘die’
YOKOHAMA -- A high school teacher here has been suspended from work for six months for repeatedly physically and verbally abusing members of the schoo ... ( read original story ...)
Whale meat vending machines open in Japan to promote sales after years of controversy
Japanese whaling operator Kyodo Senpaku Co. has launched a handful of whale meat vending machines in hopes of increasing sales across the country after years of controversy. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 54,782 new cases
The country also saw 338 deaths, including 29 in Osaka Prefecture, 26 in Fukuoka Prefecture and 25 in Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 4,515 new COVID-19 cases, down by some 2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 4,515 new COVID cases on Saturday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 4,515 new cases of coronavirus infection in Tokyo on Saturday. The daily tally is down 2,092 from a week ago and is the 11th straight day of week-on-week decline. ( read original story ...)
Ex-deputy of Tokyo Games organizing committee suspected of arranging bids
It appears that investigators are closing in on a former executive member of the Tokyo Games organizing committee who is suspected of arranging bid-rigging involving test events for the Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes easing S.Korea export controls as Seoul seeks to improve ties -media
Japan is considering relaxing controls on exports to South Korea as its president, Yoon Suk-yeol, seeks to improve ties amid a strained East Asian security environment, the Sankei newspaper reported ... ( read original story ...)
Japan banking organization worker embezzled $96,000 from customers before death
An employee at a credit cooperative in east Japan embezzled some 12.47 million yen (about $96,000) from 14 business partners and individual cu ...
Osaka Women’s Marathon set to crown new champion
A new name will be added to the Osaka Women’s Marathon list of winners on Sunday (29) as none of the past champions will be in attendance at the World Athletics Platinum Label road race. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Prohibits Exports Of Radioactive Substances, Vaccines, Robots To Russia
As part of its new package of sanctions, the government of Japan has prohibited exports of radioactive materials, vaccines, medical goods and r ( read original story ...)
Pet dog, cat involvement suspected in 2 fires in Japan in 2022
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Japanese fire authorities and a major gas appliances manufacturer suspect two fires that occurred in the country in 2022 were started by pet dogs and cats accidentally lighting gas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Whale Meat Vending Machines to Promote Sales
A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its controversial products, has found a new way to cultivate clientele: whale meat vending machines ( read original story ...)
The 20 largest recorded earthquakes in history
A handful of regions around the world regularly unleash terrifyingly large earthquakes. Here are the 20 largest earthquakes on record. ( read original story ...)
Tiny Crypto ETF’s 100% Surge Puts It Atop Best-Performers Race
We’re Gonna Make It” — is so far the year’s best-performing fund after surging more than 100% in January. That run puts it roughly 25 percentage points ahead of the next-b
Bitcoin retakes $23,000, and Sen. Cruz wants U.S. Capitol to accept crypto for food: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
Nearly 40% of Yokohama’s ‘hikikomori’ recluses stopped going out due to COVID: survey
YOKOHAMA -- An estimated 20,000 people between 40 and 64 in Yokohama, who have no illness or disability, have mostly stopped going out for at least six months, according to a survey by the city ... ( read original story ...)