An Osaka court on Monday ruled that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage was not "unconstitutional", dealing a setback to LGBTQ rights activists in the only Group of Seven nation that doesn't allow people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage
A court in Osaka has ruled that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage was not “unconstitutional”. The ruling on Monday dealt a setback to LGBTQ rights activists in the only Group of Seven nation that does ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo teams up with B2B events specialist for third luxury forum
B2B travel events specialist Connections is to host the third edition of its Tokyo luxury forum in November. Connections Luxury Tokyo will run from November 13-16 in partnership with the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits eastern Taiwan, jolts town in northern Japan
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake had an estimated depth of 10 kilometres, according to USGS, and struck at 09:05 local time (0105 GMT). ( read original story ...)
Asian shares down on recession risks; Nikkei loses over 1%
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.4% and Tokyo's Nikkei 1.2%. Chinese blue chips gained 0.5%, perhaps aided by news President Joe Biden was considering removing some ... ( read original story ...)
Birthday celebration for Tokyo panda twins
Tokyo's Ueno Zoo has held an early birthday celebration for twin panda cubs. The male, Xiao Xiao, and female, Lei Lei, were born at the zoo on June 23 last year. ( read original story ...)
Fresh cherries shipped from northern Japan to Tokyo by bullet train
Fresh cherries from northern Japan's Yamagata were carried to Tokyo on a Shinkansen bullet train on Sunday in a campaign to introduce the appeal of the prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Japan court rules barring same-sex marriage not unconstitutional in LGBTQ rights setback
An Osaka court on Monday ruled that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage was not "unconstitutional", dealing a blow to LGBTQ rights activists in the only Group of Seven nation that doesn't allow people of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s steelmakers aiming to cut CO2 emissions
Japan's major steelmakers are trying out new production methods to reduce their carbon footprints. Kobe Steel has turned to using natural gas instead of the more usual coking coal. The company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks at introducing joint custody amid rise in divorce rate
A subcommittee at the Ministry of Justice has decided to propose introducing a joint custody system for divorced couples with children in Jap ... ( read original story ...)
Yoon’s office reviewing Japan’s proposal for four-way summit with Australia, NZ
The presidential office is reviewing Japan's proposal for a four-way summit with the leaders of Australia and New Zealand on the sidelines of a NATO gathering in Spain next week, an official said ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo Gov. Inose criticized for touching female prospective candidate’s body
Former Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose has come under fire after footage showing him repeatedly touching a female prospective candidate for the House ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open up after mixed US close
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday after a. mixed close on Wall Street as fears rise that interest rate hikes by central banks could trigger a g ... ( read original story ...)
Japan judo hits crisis point as bullied, burnt-out children quit
Japan is the home of judo but a brutal win-at-all-costs mentality, corporal punishment and pressure to lose weight are driving large numbers of children to quit, raising fears for the sport's future ... ( read original story ...)
China-Japan sea express resumes under RCEP after seven-year hiatus
A sea express route between Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province and Japan's Osaka opened on Saturday after the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) came into effect ... ( read original story ...)
Third Aircraft Carrier to Help China Match US, Japan in Western Pacific, Say Analysts
China has launched a third aircraft carrier, likely a way to upgrade overall defenses in the face of stronger navies rather than to target any specific future battleground, analysts believe. ( read original story ...)