Seven people were injured after a car slammed into pedestrians near the Shibuya scramble crossing, one of Tokyo's iconic places, shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 7. Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Co-hosts Aichi and Nagoya vow to stage inspiring Asian Games in 2026
JOC President Yasuhiro Yamashita, Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura and Raja Randhir Singh, acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia, were among the attendees of the reception at a hotel in Hangzhou ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: 7 Injures After Car Hits Pedestrians Near Tokyo’s Iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Seven people were injured after a car slammed into pedestrians near the Shibuya scramble crossing, one of Tokyo's iconic places, shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 7. Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka broke down barriers of silence on mental health
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have displayed exceptional skill and talent on the tennis court which sets them apart from their peers. They have achieved remarkable success at a young age and have the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ward tests metaverse office for disabled, seeks full support by FY 2028
Tokyo's Edogawa Ward is trialing a virtual ward office in the metaverse, aiming to offer administrative services for people unable to visit t ... ( read original story ...)
Patrols to tackle growing issue of street drinking in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward
Following complaints from residents, the local government of Tokyo's busy Shibuya Ward in September began patrols aiming to stop people drink ... ( read original story ...)
Car hits pedestrians near Tokyo’s Shibuya scramble crossing; driver arrested
A car hit several pedestrians near the famous Shibuya scramble crossing in Tokyo on Saturday evening, leaving at least seven people with minor injuries, police said. Tokyo police arrested the driver, ... ( read original story ...)
All About Naomi Osaka and Cordae’s Daughter, Shai
Cassy Athena/Getty Naomi Osaka and Cordae are new parents! The four-time Grand Slam singles champion and American rapper boyfriend welcomed their first child, daughter Shai, together in July 2023.
Tokyo district mayor urges Halloween revellers to stay away amid crush fears
Ken Hasebe issues warning after 2022 Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, in which more than 150 people died ... ( read original story ...)
Bodies of 4 elderly climbers recovered from Japan’s Mount Asahi
The bodies of four elderly Japanese climbers were recovered Saturday from Mount Asahi north of Tokyo after the group got stuck on a hiking trail in freezing conditions. ( read original story ...)
Car hits pedestrians near Tokyo’s Shibuya scramble crossing
A car hit several pedestrians near Tokyo's Shibuya scramble crossing on Saturday evening, leaving at least seven people with minor in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo construction costs expected to rise to $1.57 billion
The organizer of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka has revised upward its construction cost estimate. Informed sources say that after a review, the association now expects total costs of up to 235 ... ( read original story ...)
Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes kill at least 15 and injure nearly 40 others in western Afghanistan
Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes have killed at least 15 and injured nearly 40 others in Herat province in Afghanistan, according to a spokesman for the country’s national disaster authority. ( read original story ...)
It’s ‘War’—CEO Of ChatGPT Developer OpenAI And AI Pioneer Issues Stark Bitcoin Warning Amid Crypto Price Swings
Sam Altman, the chief executive of ChatGPT developer OpenAI and artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer, has warned the U.S. government is waging "war" on crypto and wants to "control" ...
Japan to postpone plan to extend Hokkaido Shinkansen Line by 2031
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government is set to postpone its plan to extend the Hokkaido shinkansen bullet train line to Sapporo by the spring of 2031 amid delays in construction and the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Sapporo should take 2030 Winter Olympic bid back to square one
Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto is set to discuss the fate of the city's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics with Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) Pr･･･ ... ( read original story ...)