Naomi Osaka is proving that she can serve more than just tennis balls! She can serve looks, too. Two years after welcoming her daughter, the […] ‘I Hope He’s Punching the Air’: Naomi Osaka Pops Out In ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA cancels 65 flights on Saturday after Airbus A320 recall
ANA Holdings, Japan's biggest airline, says it cancelled 65 flights on Saturday after the Airbus A320 recall forced it to ground some aircraft. The carrier, along with affiliates such as Peach ... ( read original story ...)
Biology Breakthrough: Scientists Discover First New Plant Tissue in 160 Years – and It Supercharges Crop Yields
A research group led by Dr. Ryushiro Kasahara has discovered a new plant tissue essential for seed formation, which will be named in his honor. A research team at Nagoya University in Japan has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court
A Japanese court has ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional - bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Central Japan bank employee honored for foiling medical bill refund scam
A bank here and one of its employees who saved an elderly woman from losing money to a medical expense refund scam received certificates of ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer price index unchanged in November
Tokyo's consumer inflation remained flat in November as food prices continued to rise across the capital. Preliminary figures released on Friday by the internal affairs ministry show Tokyo's consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches homegrown ‘Doge’ to cut waste amid spending splurge
Tokyo’s version of Trump’s cost-cutting department follows stimulus plans that fuelled worries about fiscal sustainability ( read original story ...)
Japan eyeing much higher visa fees for foreign nationals
The government is considering raising the fee for permanent residency to as high as ¥300,000 and that for changing or extending one’s residential status to ¥100,000. ( read original story ...)
SEVENTEEN begins Japan dome tour today, to hold offline fan events
This poster is provided by Pledis Entertainment to promote SEVENTEEN's world tour, "NEW_." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN will kick off its Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan showcases waste management progress at conference in Yokohama
The three-day conference, held from November 25 to 27 at Pacifico Yokohama North, gathered city leaders, policymakers, and experts from across Asia under the theme 'Towards a Circular Society'. ( read original story ...)
Riders trapped for up to 9 hours after Ferris wheel failure in Osaka Pref.
A Ferris wheel in this city in Osaka Prefecture broke down Nov. 25, leaving 20 people stuck onboard while firefighters worked to extra・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Trump urged Japan’s Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi not to further escalate a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he tries to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Advan Winter V907 tires selected for Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that its ultra-high performance winter tire, ADVAN WINTER V907, has been selected as an afterparts tire for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class premium model series. The ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Targets US Power Plant Investments on AI-Driven Demand
Japan’s Osaka Gas Co. is looking to invest in more US gas-fired power plants, as the boom in artificial intelligence and data centers heralds a surge in demand for reliable energy supply. ( read original story ...)
Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi to avoid further escalation of a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka gas targets U.S. power plant investments on AI-driven demand
The company is eyeing existing assets as building new facilities can be challenging due to an ongoing global shortage of gas turbines. ( read original story ...)