Lone yokozuna Terunofuji suffered another stunning loss Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, succumbing in a marathon battle ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police mistakenly detain man for 42 days on revenge porn suspicions
A man in his 20s had been mistakenly arrested and detained for 42 days over a revenge porn case, Osaka Prefectural Police announced on July 1 ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei pares most gains on sell-off to lock in profits
Japan's Nikkei share average ended slightly higher on Tuesday, snapping five straight sessions of losses, but the index surrendered most of its early gains as investors sold stocks to lock in profits.
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.04%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Retail, Mining and Transportation Equipment sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added ...
Chamber of commerce: Osaka Expo business contributions would need clarity
The criticism of the government's decision not to participate in the Osaka World Expo by business organizations opens the question of how much money businesses are willing to contribute. In an interview with ERR, ( read original story ...)
Japan top court backs transgender woman in toilet case
In a landmark verdict, Japan's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of a transgender bureaucrat who sued the government over access to female toilets at work.But a higher court overturned the ruling in 2021 and backed the state, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s changing views on price hikes open door for BOJ policy tweak
Japanese consumers may finally be shedding their decades-old frugal mindset, spending more on items that retailers were once too afraid to raise prices on and paving the way for the central bank to ...
Hong Kong will ban more products from Japan if treated wastewater is discharged, its leader says
Hong Kong leader John Lee says the city will ban marine products from “a large number prefectures” if Japan discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japan’s changing views on price hikes open door for BOJ policy tweak
Japanese consumers may finally be shedding their decades-old frugal mindset, spending more on items that retailers were once too afraid to raise prices on and paving the way for the central bank to finally unwind its massive monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)
4 people attacked by US sailor in Japan file suit seeking $156K in damages
Four people attacked by a U.S. sailor in the eastern Japan city of Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, last year filed a lawsuit on July 10 with t・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
You were shanking so much, I was scared: Osaka on Eubanks’ win
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has reacted to Christopher Eubanks' victory over world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ongoing Wimbledon. "Lol, you were shanking so much at the end, I was scared. ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Powering Pakistan’s future as the leading battery brand
Whether it's powering heavy machinery in factories or providing reliable energy storage for homes, Osaka has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality batteries. Not only does Osaka excel in the domestic market, ( read original story ...)
Tourism EXPO Japan 2023 with a theme of ‘Future’ will be held in Osaka for the first time in the past four years
Tourism EXPO Japan 2023 Osaka Kansai’ will be held in Intex Osaka for four days from October 26 to 29. A main event theme is ‘Travel festival to meet the future,’ showcasing the future vision of the diversified tourism industry. ( read original story ...)
5 reasons to stay at the new Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
With its stunning architecture, signature services, and convenient location, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is sure to exceed your expectations. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima-born Endo ready to run free for Japan at World Cup
Endo wasn't allowed to play football outside after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster because of radiation fears, so she honed her dribbling skills in a cramped indoor hall instead.Endo had to share the same small indoor hall with the other kids but she says it had "a good impact" on her control of a football. ( ...
Chip-related shares lift Japan’s Nikkei after 5 days of losses
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday after five straight sessions of losses as investors scooped up chip-related stocks, with sentiment supported by the end of a sell-off in exchange-traded ...