Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the upcoming WTA 250 event in Osaka, Japan as her injury woes continue. The former world No. 1 was forced to retire from her China Open clash with Coco Gauff last week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government admits editing cabinet photo
Japan's government has admitted an official photo of its new cabinet was manipulated to make members look less unkempt after online speculation that it had been edited. Photos taken by local media showed the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, and his defence minister with small patches of white shirt showing under their suits. ( read ...
Japan’s Nissan to invest in auto tech firm ChargeScape
Japan's Nissan Motor said on Monday it would invest an undisclosed amount in ChargeScape and roll out the battery charging technology company's services to its electric-vehicle drivers across the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to take steps to address forex volatility: finance chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- New Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Monday that Japan will implement "necessary responses" to address recent volatility in the foreign exchange market and to mitigate the ...
Japan’s Kato Says Sudden FX Moves Have Negative Impact
Sudden currency moves hurt companies and households and the government needs to carefully monitor any impact from them, according to Japan’s newly appointed finance minister.
4 injured by falling crane at live music event in Osaka
Four women were injured at an outdoor music festival here on Oct. 6 and taken to a hospital after a crane supporting heavy camera equipment collapsed onto the audience. ( read original story ...)
Wild deer forces botanic garden to close in central Sapporo
SAPPORO—Hokkaido University’s Botanic Garden here has been closed since Oct. 1 after a wild deer was spotted on the grounds. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya court orders Mie Univ. to pay $7,400 over harassment suit by associate professor
The Nagoya High Court has ordered Mie University to pay 1.1 million yen (roughly $7,400) to an associate professor who sought damages for ha･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka strives to ‘disaster proof’ World Expo
Officials in Osaka, Japan, are rushing to prepare for EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai. The World Expo's venue is located on the artificial island Yumeshima in the Osaka bay area. A giant wooden ring surrounds the venue, ( read original story ...)
Indonesian Billionaire Bachtiar Karim’s Invictus Enters Japan With Tokyo Hotel Acquisition
Indonesian palm oil billionaire Bachtiar Karim’s Singapore-based property arm Invictus Developments has ventured into the booming Japanese hospitality industry with the acquisition of Lyf Ginza Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Police officer arrested for throwing bicycle at taxi on his way home after drinking
Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 28-year-old police sergeant on suspicion of property damage after he threw a bicycle at a passing taxi, damaging its bumper and side mirror. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Pulls Out Of Japan Open With Back Injury
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Monday pulled out of her home Japan Open next week because of an injury that caused her to retire from the China Open in Beijing.
Urban Adventures Await – Agoda Reveals Hottest Destinations for Couples
Tokyo tops the list, followed by Seoul and Bangkok. Other popular cities include Osaka, Taipei, and Hong Kong, indicating a trend towards vibrant cityscapes and cultural hubs in Northeast Asia. Tokyo ...
Bank of Japan lifts economic views on 2 areas on quake recovery, car output
The Bank of Japan on Monday upgraded its economic views on two of the nation's nine regions, helped by a steady recovery from a massi ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro looks to raise up to $2.4 billion in largest Japan IPO since 2018
Tokyo Metro has set a price range for an initial public offering at 1,100 to 1,200 yen per share, against an initial estimate of 1,100 yen, a regulatory filing showed on Monday. At the top of the ... ( read original story ...)
Important tool or alarmism? Japan experts split on megaquake advisories.
Supporters say the advisories are about reducing risk, but critics see a system that isn’t based on science and one in which the cons outweigh the pros. ( read original story ...)