South Korea has become the first foreign country to submit a basic plan for building its own pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in western Japan, a source familiar with the matter said, amid ... ( read original story ...)
Where To Get Great Pizza In Tokyo
If you’re pressed for time, Pizza Strada may be your best bet. The bustling Italian-Japanese restaurant touts an expansive European-style terrace, which allows the restaurant to service nearly 50 ... ( read original story ...)
India, Japan agree to further business ties
Japan hopes that for further cooperation, India would extend support in providing a stable business environment. NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Friday said Japan has ... ( read original story ...)
Good times still roll at bars in Yokohama arc-shaped building
YOKOHAMA--When night falls, a landmark arc-shaped building in this port city’s Naka Ward beckons to visitors, luring them in from near and far. The Noge Miyakobashi Shotengai (shopping arcade ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake hits Wellington area in New Zealand hours before Japan vs Spain in Women’s World Cup 2023
T he Wellington region has been shaken by an earthquake in the middle of the Women’s World Cup 2023, less than 24 hours before the capital city of New Zealand is due to host the Group C match between ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo food trucks take bite out of waste with returnable containers
TOKYO -- Japanese real estate company Tokyo Tatemono, in partnership with Kirin Holdings and department store operator Marui Group, is trialing a program to supply reusable, returnable takeout boxes ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas earnings: here’s what Wall Street expects
Osaka Gas will report latest earnings on July 31. In terms of EPS, 1 analyst is predicting earnings of ¥97.20 per share as opposed to earnings of ¥26.95 per share in the same quarter of the previous ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Rival RFK Jr. Just Issued A Shock Bitcoin Warning About A Looming $9 Trillion Crypto Price ‘Revolution’
Kennedy didn’t hide his apparent disdain for the large investment managers interested in bitcoin, many of whom have submitted
Japanese man shockingly decapitated in ‘love hotel,’ arrests made
The victim’s body was discovered on July 2 in a hotel room in the city of Sapporo, the capital of Japan’s northernmost prefecture. The victim, 62-year-old Hitoshi Ura, was found in a "love hotel" in ... ( read original story ...)
I’ve traveled on trains in the US, Europe, and Australia, but Japan’s bullet trains exceeded my wildest dreams. Here’s what they’re like.
Insider's reporter traveled between Tokyo and Kyoto on Japan's bullet trains, which reach speeds of nearly 200 miles per hour. ( read original story ...)
Elderly couple found dead in Tokyo home, heatstroke suspected
An elderly husband and wife were found dead in their Tokyo home Saturday, with police suspecting they may have died of heatstroke as ... ( read original story ...)
This Luxe Hotel Boasts Spectacular Views Of Tokyo And One Of The World’s Best Spas
When visiting Tokyo, it’s key to book a luxurious hotel that feels like a serene retreat removed from the crowds. After all, Japan’s sprawling capital is populated by 37 million people, making it the ... ( read original story ...)
BIZARRE! Japanese Man Spends Rs 12 Lakh To Transform Into Dog; Goes For Walk With ‘Owner’ – See Pics
The hyperrealistic dog costume-wearing Japanese man, known only as Toco, has finally snapped a picture and reportedly made some dog friends. ( read original story ...)
Police warn of high-pressure sales, fakes on Tokyo’s fashion-forward Takeshita Street
Lined with clothing shops and confectionaries, Harajuku's fashion-forward Takeshita Street is bustling with youths and busy even on weekdays. ( read original story ...)
Man beaten, robbed outside pub in Osaka
Police in Osaka are looking for three men who assaulted and robbed another man outside an izakaya (Japanese pub) early Saturday morning. According to police, the incident occurred at around 3:30 a.m. ( read original story ...)
Crypto millionaire received threatening messages in the week before his grisly death: report
Fernando Pérez Algaba lived a lavish lifestyle of luxury cars and exotic travel, but he allegedly had piled up debts that attracted threats and anger from dangerous people.