Sunshine yellow and ready to brighten your day. The 38th annual Osaka Motorcycle Show officially kicks off on March 19, 2022, and Honda is busy pulling out all the stops with its new model ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo schools removed strict rules governing students’ hairstyles and underwear
The newspaper said that the rules designating the color of students' underwear and the ban on “two-block” hairstyle will also be removed: short on the back and sides and longe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Aiko Praises Her Cousin Princess Mako Who Left Royal Life to Marry Commoner
STR/JAPAN POOL/AFP via Getty; NICOLAS DATICHE/POOL/AFP via Getty Princess Aiko and Princess Mako Observing a modern rite of passage, Japan's Princess Aiko sailed through her first royal press ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘Killing Stone’ Broke in Japan. Is a Demon on the Loose?
With so much going wrong in the world, should we now also worry about a nine-tailed fox demoness that may be loose in a forest in Japan? The answer depends partly on your reading of ancient Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shares Powerful Message After Heckler Incident
Naomi Osaka is celebrating her strength following an unfortunate incident with a heckler during a recent match. The tennis pro shared a powerful message on her Instagram and Twitter Thursday night. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares social media message after Indian Wells exit
Fans were confused when the Japanese player posted a phone number and a puppy-dog eyes emoji, but anyone who dialed was quickly left feeling the same way. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has motivated me to do even better, says Olympics Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra
India ground-breaking Olympic star Neeraj Chopra, the javelin gold medal winner from Tokyo, has declared his ambitious targets for 2022, which include challen ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, major chip supplier suspend production due to earthquake in Japan
The earthquake adds to already tumultuous times for the automotive industry involving supply chain problems due to Covid-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel says he will host Ukrainian evacuees
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said Friday he feels a "moral obligation" to help host individuals who have evacuated Ukraine.Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago and former President Obama's ... ( read original story ...)
Germany, Japan Look to Middle East to Drum Up More Energy Supplies
Government ministers from Germany and Japan are heading to the Middle East in a bid to safeguard their energy security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global supplies. ( read original story ...)
LA City Crews Clear Little Tokyo Homeless Encampment
This marks the latest large-scale homeless encampment to be cleaned up and fenced off by the city of L.A., joining Echo Park and MacArthur Park. ( read original story ...)
You Could Lose it All in a Crypto Scam
Last year, scam artists ripped off over $7.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency, the blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said, up 81% from the previous year. "Consumers face the very real possibility of ... ( read original story ...)
New Study Shows The Best Crypto-Friendly Travel Destinations
Crypto-friendly destinations tend to congregate in Europe, with countries such as Spain and Austria leading the way when it comes to the number of hotels, restaurants, and shops that currently accept ... ( read original story ...)
Synaptic Pruning and New Neuron Maturation in the Adult Brain
In the mammalian brain, neural stem cells exist even after birth, and new neurons are produced. As these new neurons mature, they form synapses with existing neurons to create functional neural ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan seeks 1.4 bil. yen damages from ex-exec Kelly over Ghosn pay
Nissan Motor Co. has filed a lawsuit against its former executive Greg Kelly seeking about 1.4 billion yen ($11.7 million) in dama ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka brought to tears by a heckler at the same tourney the Williams sisters boycotted for 14 years because of abusive fans
Naomi Osaka addressed the crowd after a fan's heckling drove her to tears at Indian Wells. She referenced fan abuse Venus and Serena Williams experienced at the tournament many years ago. The Williams ... ( read original story ...)