TOKYO -- Amid Japan's inbound tourism boom, the number of Southeast Asians visiting the country is particularly conspicuous. Thai tourists to Japan topped 1 million in 2018, while their Vietnamese ... ( read original story ...)
10 bunker-like houses in Japan that offer total privacy
This monolithic house is designed to fill a challenging triangle-shaped plot in Tokyo, and uses its sharp "dead space" corners as hidden courtyards. While enabling Chop + Archi to create a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police chief: Manhunt underway for suspect
The head of the Osaka Prefectural Police headquarters says it is extremely regrettable that a gun was taken from the police officer who was stabbed on Sunday morning. The gun was loaded with five ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police officer stabbed by attacker who fled with his revolver
SUITA, Osaka Prefecture--A police officer here was seriously injured on June 16 after he was stabbed by a man who fled the scene with his service revolver, in a possible ambush as police were ... ( read original story ...)
Schoolgirls for sale: why Tokyo struggles to stop the ‘JK business’
A young woman hovers in the doorway of one of Kabukicho’s information centres, which give recommendations for bars and sex shops. Photograph: Kosuke Okahara/The Guardian On a humid Wednesday night the ... ( read original story ...)
Police officer stabbed in Osaka Prefecture, man flees with service pistol
OSAKA - A police officer was stabbed and his pistol was stolen in the northern Osaka Prefecture city of Suita, authorities said Sunday, with the male suspect who fled the scene yet to be apprehended. ... ( read original story ...)
Rowing chief Rolland pleased as Tokyo 2020 venue opens
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sea Forest Waterway, which will play host to rowing events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, opened on Sunday with the sport's world governing body praising organizers for delivering ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo opens Olympic rowing venue in heart of Tokyo Bay
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will use eight news facilities, the most famous of which will be the new $1.25 billion national stadium, and the new venue for swimming, with both still under ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police officer stabbed in possible targeted attack: NHK
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese police officer was stabbed several times in the chest with a kitchen knife and his loaded handgun stolen while on patrol on Sunday morning in the western city of Suita, in ... ( read original story ...)
S P Setia hopes to launch Osaka project by this year
MOSCOW: Malaysia’s top property developer S P Setia Bhd hopes to unveil its ... He said the proposed development in Osaka will be a 4.9-acre integrated development located next to a premium outlet ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai: Fuji TV Exec Talks Growing Japan-China Business, “Incredible” Success of ‘Terrace House’
Taka Hayakawa, the head of international business at one of Japan's biggest networks, discusses beating pirates, the growth of streamers, creating stories for smaller screens and a "golden age" for ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police officer stabbed, gun stolen
A police officer in Osaka Prefecture was found stabbed in front of a police box in the city of Suita early Sunday morning. Police say the officer's gun, loaded with several bullets, was stolen. ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s rugby sevens women’s team qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
BIARRITZ, France -- The Canadian rugby sevens women's team has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Canada won its first two matches at the season-ending Rugby Sevens Series stop in Biarritz, ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo appoints first female CEO for its Japan business
assumed the role of CEO for Uniqlo's Japanese business this month. After joining Uniqlo in 2001, Akaida worked at stores in areas ranging from Tokyo's posh Ginza district and Shanghai to Niigata ... ( read original story ...)
Poll shows nearly 40% back Osaka merger plan; 24% oppose
Nearly 40 percent of the public nationwide approve of the Osaka merger plan, far exceeding those who oppose it, an opinion poll said. As many as 14.5 percent of respondents clearly support the plan to ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo gives Japan business its first female CEO
assumed the role of CEO for Uniqlo's Japanese business this month. After joining Uniqlo in 2001, Akaida worked at stores in areas ranging from Tokyo's posh Ginza district and Shanghai to Niigata ... ( read original story ...)