Farmers and volunteers started planting rice on Saturday at terraced paddies on the coast of the Noto Peninsula, central Japan, which were hit by a powerful earthquake and torrential downpours last ... ( read original story ...)
Japan man arrested in Tokyo subway slashing cites education pressure as motive
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for stabbing a male university student at the Tokyo Metro's Todaimae Station has stated he wa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police upgrade accusations against 2 men in elementary school attack
Two men suspected of breaking into an elementary school in the Japanese capital and attacking staff are facing new accusations of inflicting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s smaller cities lure digital nomads with surfing and sushi
While Japan saw a record 163.6 million overnight stays by foreign travelers last year, up 38.9% on the year, around 70% were in the three major urban areas of Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Stays in ...
Football: Lowly Yokohama FC earn much-needed win against Fukuoka
Yokohama FC forward Keisuke Muroi found the net in the 59th minute to secure a much-needed 1-0 win at home to Avispa Fukuoka in J-League first-division football on Saturday. Manager Shuhei Yomoda's ... ( read original story ...)
The Real Trump Family Business Is Crypto
Crypto is a conduit for the self-interest that has defined Trump’s entire political career—an M.O. that has consistently blurred the boundary between public and private, country and party. For the ...
Founder of crypto lender Celsius sentenced to 12 years in prison
The founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after a prosecutor labeled him a predator who “preyed on hope” by enticing ...
Senate Democrats block first-of-its-kind bill regulating cryptocurrency amid concerns over Trump’s crypto dealings
Senate Democrats blocked a first-of-its-kind bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency in the US amid Democratic concerns over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency dealings.
Japan J League Soccer Tournament – Best Of Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos, stylised as Yokohama F·Marinos, is a Japanese professional football club based in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The club competes in the J1 League ... ( read original story ...)
Rizin Announces Several New Matchups for June 14 Landmark Event in Sapporo
The Rizin Fighting Federation heavyweight grand prix will wrap up its opening round next month. Via a press release sent out on Friday, the promotion broke the news of several new matchups that would ... ( read original story ...)
Man admitted to Japan’s World Expo with 85-year-old ticket
TOKYO — Eighty-five years after his ticket was first issued for a similar event, a man was allowed to use it at this year's World Expo in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Kicks off
On May 8, Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan (Beijing Week) officially kicked off under the theme 'Beautiful Beijing Shining at the Expo.' The event attracted over 100 ... ( read original story ...)
Giant Buddha statue with ‘sunglasses’ near Nagoya a social media hit
A gentle-faced giant Buddha statue with "sunglasses" in this central Japan city, north of Nagoya, has become a popular spot.When seen ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
A key Tesla supplier is slashing jobs
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, Tesla’s (TSLA) original battery supplier and one of its largest, announced today that it will lay off almost 5% of its workforce: 5,000 workers domestically and 5 ...
Japan’s top business lobby head warns of fallout from US tariffs
The head of Japan's largest business lobby on Wednesday expressed concern over weakening corporate sentiment at home amid fears that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic targets 10,000 job cuts worldwide
TOKYO: Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said on Friday (May 9) it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability. The cuts, ... ( read original story ...)