The lion’s giant mouth is said to bring luck in financial matters and competition, so many people come to visit. Kuromon Market has plenty of local Osaka food available to try and is clustered with sh... ( read original story ...)
Asian Games: Aichi, Nagoya to co-host 2026 Games in fall to avoid heat
Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, the co-hosts of the 2026 Asian Games, will hold the event from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 to avoid Japan's summer heat, the Olympic Council of Asia formally decided on Sunday. The ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven owners say new pact with Japanese-owned chain disenfranchises them
“They do [contract updates] in Japan, and it typically benefits the franchisees in the long run,” said Michael Jon Allen, an equity analyst of Japanese retail for Jefferies. “Someone has to pay for pr... ( read original story ...)
Ex-nurse served third warrant in suspected serial killings at Yokohama hospital
YOKOHAMA – A former Yokohama nurse suspected of being a serial killer has been served a third arrest warrant over several fatal poisonings at the hospital where she worked about two years ago. Ayumi K... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s traditional wholesale streets attract independent tourists
A growing portion are repeat visitors, with more than 80% booking independently rather than through guided tours, according to Yasuhiro Tsuboi, the head of inbound business at Japanese travel agency J... ( read original story ...)
Osaka leaders revel as casinos bid for attention
View from Osaka is a monthly column that examines the latest news from a Kansai perspective. Police are on alert for SMS phishing attacks in which scammers claim to be from parcel delivery firm Sagawa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan value China rivalry with Tokyo target in mind
“Not only these four sports, in various sports China is still number one in Asia,” Yasuhiro Yamashita, who heads Japan’s 1000-plus contingent, including 752 athletes, told a news conference. “I’m look... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee as ‘good friend of Japan’
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has condoled the demise of former Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and described him as a "good friend of Japan". "I am deeply saddened to learn the demise ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Asian Games a proving ground for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Japan is shooting for a record 30 gold medals when hosts the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, and the Asian Games are the proving ground. It's a lofty goal, although home nations usua... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Soulik a Potential Threat to Flood-Ravaged Southwest Japan Next Week; Second Typhoon to Follow?
Thankfully, southwestern Japan has had some time to dry out between recent tropical ... The Weather Company’s primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and th... ( read original story ...)
RXi Pharmaceuticals Granted Patents for sd-rxRNA Technology Strengthening Intellectual Property Estate in Europe and Japan
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- RXi Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: RXII) a biotechnology company developing the next generation of immuno-oncology therapeutics based on its prop... ( read original story ...)
WeWork gets another $1bn from Japan’s SoftBank
Japanese banking giant SoftBank has invested another $1bn ... as the US co-working giant’s equity raise for its global property investment fund hit $850m. According to leasing information pieced toget... ( read original story ...)
Two Affordable, Design-Friendly Moxy Hotels Open in Japan
Moxy is a relatively new brand, making a Milan debut back in 2014. The 155-room Osaka property opened its doors in late 2017. Communal space really defines the experience: the large lobby, a check-in ... ( read original story ...)
Strengthening Typhoon Soulik to threaten Japan by middle of next week
Residents of western Japan are being put on alert for strengthening Typhoon Soulik to pose serious threats to lives and property next week. Dangers may also spread to South Korea. Residents are urged ... ( read original story ...)
Cashless culture making headway in Japan with platforms venturing into finance
TOKYO -- "Oh, you can use Alipay," a tourist from Shanghai ... Alipay is a smartphone payment service offered by a financial services group under China's largest e-commerce website operator Alibaba Gr... ( read original story ...)
Research: a near infrared fluorescent dye for long term bioimaging —
A team of researchers at Nagoya University, RIKEN and Ehime University has succeeded in developing a photostable fluorescent labeling agent that allows long term bioimaging of living cells in the near ... ( read original story ...)