Taylor Swift's final concert in Tokyo, before she jetted home for the Super Bowl, was "worth every penny" according to the HGTV designer. ( read original story ...)
Global Market Update: China Closed, Japan-Hong Kong-Singapore on Holiday, S&P 500 Soars Past 5000!
Good signals from global markets... China's markets will remain closed this entire week... Holiday in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore today... Mixed business in US on Friday... Trading in the range of 170 ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.09%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Shipbuilding, Non-Metal Minerals and Communication sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.09% to ...
Town employees exhausted, nurses look to quit 1.5 months since deadly Japan quake
Nearly a month and a half since the New Year's Day Noto Peninsula earthquake struck central Japan, some relief workers say they can't continue if cond･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan maglev train project being derailed by Shizuoka stalemate
The start date of the new high-speed maglev train that will run from Tokyo to Nagoya has become increasingly uncertain, as long-running environmental disputes with the Shizuoka prefectural government ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan gov’t must summon political courage to implement separate surname system
Frustrated with the sluggishness of political progress on the issue, the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, has formally requested the government to introduce a "selective separate surname" ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s space program seeks reboot with Wednesday launch
Japan will on Wednesday try to reboot its space program with a second test flight for its H3 booster. ( read original story ...)
Japan-based Marines deliver food to disaster-struck Philippine islanders
U.S. Marines are delivering supplies to an island in the Philippines that’s been battered by monsoonal rains and landslides, the service said. ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto propels Yokohama B-Corsairs past Chiba in OT
Kai Sotto played an inspired ballgame as he posted a double-double to help the Yokohama B-Corsairs gut out a 90-85 overtime win against Chiba on Sunday in the 2023-2024 Japan B. League. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama submits commitment letter to SBTi
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that on January 30 it submitted a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the first step in gaining validation of science-based ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka optimistic despite string of defeats following return
Naomi Osaka may have lost three straight matches following her successful return from maternity break, but the former world number one said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here. ( read original story ...)
“A Libra will emerge victorious,” Naomi Osaka predicts as she discusses her upcoming match against birthday twin Caroline Garcia in Doha.
Naomi Osaka’s return to the tennis court is not going as expected by fans. However, she understands that it will take time to regain her top form after a year-long break. To get back in shape, she is ... ( read original story ...)
Media: Japan to pledge $106 million for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Japan will pledge $106 million to support Ukraine’s reconstruction effort, including demining and rebuilding infrastructure, Kyodo News reported, citing its unnamed sources, on Feb. 11. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquakes death toll climbs to at least 48 as temblors continue rocking country’s west
Japan was hit by a series of earthquakes Monday that damaged homes, prompted tsunami warnings 00:33 Wajima, Japan — A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 48 people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stakes its future on climate innovation, such as clean hydrogen, to help Asia become greener
From turning recycled clothing into biofuel for cars, to using disposable diapers as a substitute for sand to make concrete, to vending machines that suck carbon dioxide from the air, Japan’s private ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival crowds recover to pre-pandemic level in 2024
The Sapporo Snow Festival drew 2.39 million visitors through Sunday, with an organizer saying attendance has recovered to pre-pandemic levels after the removal of coronavirus measures. It is the first ... ( read original story ...)