Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opened with a physical ceremony on Saturday (October 31) and video messages of support from global industry figures such as Robert De Niro and Christopher ... ( read original story ...)
Dusit International signs new Japan property
Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Yasuda Real Estate, a community-focused property developer based in Tokyo, to operate the luxury Dusit Thani Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Dusit International to manage its first Dusit Thani hotel in Kyoto, Japan
Dusit Thani Kyoto is slated to open its doors in the heart of the city in September 2023. Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel ... ( read original story ...)
South America, Japan stand with quake-hit Turkey
Reminding that his country also suffered greatly from earthquakes, Suga said "Japan and Turkey have always supported each other in past earthquakes. Japan is forever with the Turkish people while ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Japan handball player arrested for alleged assault
Former Japan handball player Daisuke Miyazaki was arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting a woman at a hotel in Nagoya, investig ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka city barely survives vote on reorganization; mayor likely out
Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui expressed his intention to resign from politics after his pet project to reorganize Osaka city into a metropolis like Tokyo was narrowly voted down in a second referendum on ... ( read original story ...)
Airman dies at home of US Forces Japan in western Tokyo
A U.S. airman was pronounced dead Sunday at the home of U.S. Forces Japan in western Tokyo. The death took place at Yokota’s Urgent Care Center, officials from the 374th Airlift Wing said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo fish market allows visitors to tuna auction after 8-month pause
Public viewing of tuna auctions at Tokyo’s fish market resumed Monday following an eight-month suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 87 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo metropolitan government says 87 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in the Japanese capital on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travellers
Japan's largest airport opened a novel coronavirus testing facility on Monday as it takes steps to reopen international travel that has been largely grounded for months by the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Airman dies at Yokota Air Base, home of US Forces Japan in western Tokyo
A U.S. airman was pronounced dead Sunday at the home of U.S. Forces Japan in western Tokyo. The death took place at Yokota’s Urgent Care Center, officials from the 374th Airlift Wing said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Narita Airport opens Japan’s first coronavirus test site for departing travelers
The testing lab, run by the Nippon Medical School Foundation, is the first at an airport in Japan and can deliver results in six hours. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factories extend activity declines to 18th month – PMI
Japan's factory activity declined for a record 18th month in October due to weakening output, new business and employment, but export orders grew for the first time in two years in an encouraging sign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Car Sales Hit Top Gear as Recovery Picks Up Speed
Japan’s car sales surged in October, rising at the fastest pace in more than eight years as the economy continues to bounce back in the fourth quarter from a record economic contraction. ( read original story ...)
Japan Box Office: ‘Demon Slayer’ Passes $150 Million Total
Demon Slayer,” the megahit animation that has singlehandedly revived the limping Japanese box office, passed the $150 million mark on its 17th day of release, according to figures compiled by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec plans $2b EV motor factory in Europe: Nikkei
Nidec Corp will spend 200 billion yen (US$1.9 billion) on a new plant in Serbia to build motors for electric vehicles. ( read original story ...)