Japan's economy expanded an annualised 1.2% in the July-September period from the previous quarter, a faster pace than the preliminary reading, government data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Listen Up: Tokyo police’s lost-and-found haven for keys, flying squirrels and more
Practise your English with our short listening exercises: play the audio, answer the questions, and check the answers at the bottom of the page. ( read original story ...)
Australian woman raped by US serviceman in Japan demands ‘SOFA’ be amended immediately
(Mainichi/Takahiro Kato) TOKYO -- An Australian woman who was raped by a U.S. serviceman in Japan in 2002 recently spoke to Mainichi Shimbun. In the interview, she stated that the agreement between Tokyo and Washington over the status of U.S. military ... ( read original story ...)
After realising dream to lead his country, Japan PM is fighting just to survive 2025
The man who defied the odds to become PM must now perform another miracle to show he should not be written off. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bank Officials Volunteer 30% Pay Cut For 3 Months After Ex-Worker Steals Money and Burns Client’s Home
In an extraordinary demonstration of corporate accountability, senior executives at Japanese banking giant Nomura have volunteered temporary pay cuts following allegations that a former employee ...
For sale of facilities including the Tokyo mansion of King Yeongchin of the Korean Empire… “The sale is likely to exceed 3.6 trillion won.”
It consists of facilities such as the "Old Yiwanga Tokyo Mansion," a tangible cultural property in Tokyo, the "Kioi Tower," a 36-story building with offices and hotels, and the "Kioi Residence," a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s BluEarth AE-01 tires to be OE on Japan’s Honda N-Box Joy
Yokohama Rubber announced it is supplying its BluEarth AE-01 tires as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor for use on the automaker’s N-Box Joy, the crossover model of its mini-vehicle N-Box, which ... ( read original story ...)
Kanye ditches frown for a smile during Tokyo date with Bianca Censori
Kanye West was seen flashing a rare smile while on a cozy lunch date with wife Bianca Censori in Tokyo on Sunday, turning heads as he appeared in high spirits. The 47-year-old rapper, known ( read original story ...)
Osaka a hotel magnet ahead of World Expo and approved casino
OSAKA—Hotels are cropping up in the central part of the city and owners are banking on an influx of overseas visitors to fill rooms in what is already one of the country’s top tourist destinations. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka 2024 Review: Promise on the horizon for the former Slam winner
Naomi Osaka made her return to the tennis tour in 2024 in what was one of the most anticipated comebacks of the season. After a prolonged hiatus due to injury and the birth of her first child, ... ( read original story ...)
Study: Eating This Protein Could Slow the Progression of Heart Failure
Soy protein β-CG helps prevent heart failure in mice by boosting SCFA-producing gut bacteria. SCFAs improve heart function and reduce tissue damage, suggesting a potential dietary approach to heart ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Unveils ‘Human Washing Machine’ That Can Clean And Dry Your Body In 15 Minutes
Following its trial, the machine is expected to enter mass production, promising to revolutionise personal hygiene and relaxation. ( read original story ...)
Katherine Jenkins reveals bizarre bathroom necessity she brought back from Japan
Welsh songstress Katherine Jenkins opened up about her recent travels to Japan with her family where she fell in love with one bathroom essential. ( read original story ...)
Japan grows more considerate to foreign residents with children
TOKYO -- Japan is adapting to the educational and child-rearing needs of Taiwanese, Indians, Bangladeshis and other foreigners living in Japan, whose economy and society are demanding a more ...
Hybrid work on the rise for Tokyo’s office employees: NRI Survey
Nomura Research Institute survey, the firm polled 3,091 people from ages 20-69 who work for large companies in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
While there’s no standard definition, tiny homes in Japan often sit on lots of no more than 50 square meters (or 538 square feet). Some are tall and thin, barely wider than a common family car. Many ... ( read original story ...)