Ken Ozeki shared his thoughts on not tipping in the US, influenced by high prices, digital registers, and experiences traveling in his native Japan. ( read original story ...)
Elderly Couple Who Show Off Daily Outfits Online Were Oblivious to Viral Fame — Until Friend from Japan Called (Exclusive)
Yuri Kim tells PEOPLE about filming daily videos of her parents, Aki and Koichi, and their outfits. Their account has gone viral on social media with 245,000 followers on TikTok. ( read original story ...)
L’événement WORLDCOM AWARD 2024 in Tokyo s’est déroulé le 5 juin 2024
WORLDCOM Public Relations Group a tenu sa cérémonie inaugurale « WORLDCOM AWARD 2024 in Tokyo » à Tokyo, reconnaissant les entreprises japonaises qui devraient être mises en évidence à l’échelle ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets Olympics news she was dreaming of as Emma Raducanu left sweating
With one appearing to go to Osaka it means that Emma Raducanu has an even smaller chance of getting the last remaining wildcard. The official rankings cut-off for the Olympics has passed, with this ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has just received news she was hoping for
World No. 125 Naomi Osaka has received the news she was hoping for as the Japanese tennis star has been given the green light to compete at the Paris Olympics after receiving a special ranking, the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka advances in Wimbledon warm-up
Former world number one Naomi Osaka blasted her way into the quarterfinals of the 's-Hertogenbosch grass court tournament on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) with a rapid-fire straight sets victory as ... ( read original story ...)
BoJ versus MoF: Who will win Japan’s monetary tug-of-war?
The weakness of the Japanese yen is becoming disorderly to the extent it is starting to worry the Ministry of Finance (MoF), prompting it not only to ask the Bank of Japan to intervene directly in the ...
‘Tokyo Vice’ Bosses on Max Cancellation and Holding Out Hope for a Potential Season 3: ‘We Don’t Accept the Condolences Yet’
Season 2 broadened the story’s focus from Jake to a larger ensemble, while also bringing his long-simmering conflict with ascendant boss Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida) to a head. The finale offered a ... ( read original story ...)
Former Singapore diplomat fined for taking nude photos of male customers in Tokyo bathhouse
SINGAPORE: A former diplomat who secretly filmed a boy at a public bath in Tokyo, among other acts of voyeurism, was fined 300,000 yen (S$2,600) on June 13, reported the Japanese media. ( read original story ...)
Leak Reveals Joe Biden Could Be Planning A Crypto Coup Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Swings
A potentially game-changing bill with a surprise crypto provision has been passed by a Senate committee, which could be the most important U.S. crypto policy ...
This is what needs to happen to spur mass adoption of crypto
Nelson kicked off the conversation by emphasizing the need for accessible entry points into the cryptocurrency market. He pointed out that the introduction of bitcoin and ethereum spot ETFs was a ...
Tokyo court rules against government welfare benefit cut in 18th such decision
A court in Tokyo has overturned the central government's decision to lower welfare benefits in phases from 2013. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say this is the 18th such ruling that found the decision ... ( read original story ...)
‘s-Hertogenbosch: Naomi Osaka destroys rival to set up QF showdown vs Slam champ
Naomi Osaka has continued her great start to the grass season as the former world No. 1 destroyed Dutch qualifier Suzan Lamens 6-2 6-2 to safely progress into the 's-Hertogenbosch quarterfinal. Osaka, ( read original story ...)
Here’s Why Tokyo Disneyland Can Be Cheaper To Visit Than Disney Parks In America
Take your Disney trip up a level this year and go international - you'd be surprised at how affordable a visit to Tokyo Disneyland can actually be! ( read original story ...)
1962: Japan’s cherry blossoms
Trevor Philpott reports from Osaka, Japan, on the traditional Spring outing, taken by the Japanese, to admire the cherry blossom trees. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s mail fees to rise for first time in 30 years
People across Japan will soon be facing another price hike, with mail fees in the country set to rise for the first time in 30 years. Japan Post submitted the plan for the increase to the communications ministry on Thursday. Starting from October ... ( read original story ...)