Near to Yokohama's popular tourist spot Harbor View Park, from which visitors can take in views of the Yokohama Bay Bridge and the city's ... ( read original story ...)
After decades of planning, art museum finally opens in Osaka
OSAKA—Around 40 years in the making, the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka opened in the city’s Kita Ward on Feb. 2, boasting one of Japan’s largest collections. ( read original story ...)
Australian man arrested over Osaka supermarket robbery
Police in Osaka have arrested a 26-year-old Australian man on suspicion of robbing a supermarket of 740,000 yen in Osaka earlier this month. According to police, the robbery occurred at around 10:40 p ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t considers extending COVID quasi-emergency in Tokyo, 9 prefectures
Japan is considering extending the COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency once again for Tokyo and nine prefectures beyond the scheduled end date of March 6, government sources said Sunday. With more than ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers is Getting its Own Theme Park Attraction
Tokyo Revengers will soon be getting its own theme park attraction! Ken Wakui's original manga series was already a major hit with fans thanks to its blend of science-fiction and traditional juvenile ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s sanctions to help impose massive costs on Russia, U.S. says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Japan's financial sanctions against Russia, together with those of other allies and partners, would help impose massive costs on Russia and thwart its ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Web3 entrepreneurs join forces to launch accelerator, raises $10M in funding
See the original story in Japanese. Singapore-based Next Web Capital (NeW) announced on Tuesday that it has secured $10 million in funding from WiL (World Innovation Lab) and crypto exchange Bitbank ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japanese PM Abe calls on US to abandon Taiwan defense ‘ambiguity’ amid Ukraine turmoil
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for America to abandon ambiguity on Taiwan and assert a position of defense against China. ( read original story ...)
Quartet of Tokyo 2020 champions headline ISSF Grand Prix in Cairo
There are four gold medallists from Tokyo 2020 headlining the International Shooting Sport Federation Grand Prix in Cairo from February 28 to March 7. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo at Night: From Beautiful Night Views to Phenomenal Nightlife
In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), various facilities around Tokyo may change their operating days or hours. … Continue reading "Tokyo at Night: From Beautiful Night Views to Ph ... ( read original story ...)
Russia invades Ukraine: Anti-war protests in Tokyo, London, Taipei and Rome
Anti-war protests broke out in several big cities throughout the world, including Tokyo, London and Taipei, as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s attack, unleashed by President ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo James RTW Fall 2022
That’s what Nigerian-British designer, and 2022 LVMH Prize finalist Tokyo James is out to do. It’s refreshing. “As a brand, I’m really interested in humanity,” he said backstage ahead of his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan joins the EU, Canada, US, and UK in banning Russian access to SWIFT global banking services
Japan now completes full involvement of the ban from the G7. The country also plans to add further sanctions and send $100 million in aid to Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japan to join US, European allies in blocking key Russian banks from SWIFT
Japan has decided to join the United States and European allies in removing selected Russian banks from the SWIFT international financial messaging system, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine war latest: Japan joins push to remove Russian banks from Swift payment system
A legal assessment will be given for each fact of providing financial and other assistance to a foreign state in activities directed against the security of the Russian Federation,” Interfax cited the ... ( read original story ...)
Settlement Of Soccer Pay Equity Lawsuit Focuses New Attention On Simmering Workplace Issue
The $24 million settlement last week with the U.S. Soccer Federation following a lawsuit over unequal pay for women team players generated national headlines and renewed attention to a simmering ... ( read original story ...)