Souvenirs, or omiyage, are a big deal in Japan, and every area has their own specialties and famous treats that can be easily picked up in gift shops, train stations, and airports. For Tokyo, their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reopens to foreign tourists as COVID worries wane
Japan reopened to foreign tourists on Friday, taking the first step toward increasing inbound tourism to help turn around its economy ... ( read original story ...)
The last Japanese American farm on the Peninsula will not longer turn a profit, but that’s by design
Plans are to turn the historic, commercial Hatano Farm over to Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for use as a native plant farm. ( read original story ...)
Canadian diver Caeli McKay found her strength during, after Tokyo Olympics
Caeli McKay doesn't call herself a whimp anymore because she knows she's not. The Canadian diver has discovered in herself a battler who can compete in pain at the highest levels of her sport. The ... ( read original story ...)
A Tokyo train company moves to become net-carbon neutral
Last month, one railway network in Tokyo switched its entire network to electricity derived from renewable energy. It’s the first time a railway has become entirely net-carbon neutral. ( read original story ...)
As tourists return, Japan looks to open doors even more
For now, visits are limited to supervised tour groups. Japan already allows entry by individuals such as foreign students and business travelers. Now the government is considering raising the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan still stuck in negative yields as ECB joins rate hike revival
Japan holds the dubious distinction of being the last major economy with negative yields beyond short-term interest rates, leaving the yen vulnerable to a sell-off that shows no signs of ending. The ... ( read original story ...)
UN elects new council members including Japan, Switzerland
U.N. member nations have elected five countries to join the powerful U.N. Security Council with no suspense or drama because all were unopposed -- Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Elected To UN Security Council For Two Years
Japan was among five countries elected Thursday to hold a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2023 and 2024. Switzerland, Mozambique, Malta and Ecuador will also take up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Highest-Paid Pro Cosplayer Brings Urusei Yatsura to Life in New Photo Book
Japan's most popular pro cosplayer is teaming up with Inuyasha creator Rumiko Takahashi to portray the manga's author's most famous characters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s plan to release toxic water into sea irresponsible
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, as seen in March, has been a focal point for concerns over the Japanese government’s plan to dump contaminated water into the sea.The Tokyo Electri ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s willingness to be US pawn deplorable
TOKYO: At a time when the United States is forming cliques to contain China, Japan, disregarding regional peace and security, has played a disgraceful role as Washington's pawn. It not only actively ... ( read original story ...)
Japan blasts Russia for suspending fishing pact
TOKYO: Japan on Wednesday criticized Russia's announcement that it is suspending an agreement allowing the Japanese to fish in waters near disputed islands, as relations between the two countries ... ( read original story ...)
From the Urban Capital to Fukui’s Zen Village: Experience Authentic Japanese Culture With Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s Latest Package
Zen meditation, Buddhist vegan cuisine, and cultural exploration are what Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo promises with its new package in collaboration with Hakujukan in Fukui prefecture. Coinciding with the ... ( read original story ...)
Inside crypto’s colossal collapse: Experts discuss what triggered $60B loss in market cap
The crypto market was back in the headlines in early May as the cryptocurrency stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) broke its peg to the U.S. dollar. UST was an algorithmic stablecoin of the Terra blockchain, ... ( read original story ...)
How the 8 Biggest Crypto Heels and Naysayers Poked Holes in the Crypto Bubble
The most recent decline in crypto has some blockchain enthusiasts fearing they’re living inside a bear market, where nobody is truly certain how, when, or even if things will get better for ... ( read original story ...)