Japan’s exports rose 14.8 per cent in April, beating forecasts as semiconductor shipments surged despite supply disruptions and rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Bar Stars Turn West Village Basement Into Wasabi G&T Hideout
Tonight, the West Village adds a new subterranean hangout to its roster: Love Thy Neighbor. The curvy, tan all-day dining and cocktail spot is opening at 55 Christopher Street, in the longtime home of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Partners with the Velocity Invitational
SANTA ANA, CA – Yokohama Tire is a new partner of the Velocity Invitational, North America’s premier motorsport and lifestyle festival, held May 29-31 at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California. The ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s first Pokémon-themed airport is opening in Japan this summer
The world’s first Pokémon-themed airport will open this summer in aid of supporting children affected by a disastrous earthquake two years ago. The regional Noto Satoyama airport in Japan announced that on 7 July, ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff shows off new hair, Naomi Osaka flaunts Haiti heritage, Elena Rybakina goes sightseeing: What the WTA stars are upto before French Open
Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina are among the WTA stars who are aiming to make a mark at the 2026 French Open. ( read original story ...)
Killing in Japan Stirs Fear of New Crime Rings That Recruit the Vulnerable
Four teenage boys were arrested in the killing of a woman at her home. The police say they might have been directed by a new type of transient criminal network known as tokuryu. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo looks calm until the final seconds change everything
You experience a memorable moment in Tokyo that starts off ordinary before taking a surprising and unforgettable turn by the end. #Tokyo #TravelMoments #Unexpected ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai knife attack injures three, including two Japanese; Tokyo seeks safety assurances from China
A knife attack in Shanghai injured two Japanese citizens and one Chinese national, prompting Tokyo to demand safety assurances amid worsening diplomatic tensions between China and Japan over ... ( read original story ...)
Human lower body found in western Tokyo; deceased may have been bear attack victim
TOKYO: A police officer discovered the lower half of a human body near Sengen Toge pass in the Nippara district of Western Tokyo's Okutama on Tuesday (May 19). ( read original story ...)
Seoul’s Kompakt Record Bar lands in Tokyo
Hailing from Seoul’s Gangnam, Kompakt Record Bar has become a haunt for culture starters, record enthusiasts, fashion kids and anyone who prefers their nights with a little more intention. In Korea, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan selects Vietnamese workers for first foreign bus driver training programme
Sapporo city in Japan's Hokkaido prefecture has launched an initiative to train foreign drivers before recruiting them to work in the city, with Vietnam selected as the first trainee supplier. ( read original story ...)
16-yr-old arrested for allegedly stealing train strap in Tokyo
A 16-year-old high school student from western Japan has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a hanger strap from a train in Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Possible fatal bear attack reported in mountains of western Tokyo
If confirmed, the incident in the mountains of Okutama would mark Tokyo's first recorded fatal bear attack since at least 2006. ( read original story ...)
Thousands protest in Tokyo against plans to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution
Thousands of protesters gathered outside Japan’s National Diet Building in Tokyo on Tuesday to oppose the government’s efforts to revise the country’s pacifist constitution and expand its military ... ( read original story ...)
Line-skipping services catch on at Tokyo restos
TOKYO, Japan — Priority services that allow customers to pay fees to skip lines at popular restaurants are attracting attention among customers looking for “taipa,” short for time performance. Such a ... ( read original story ...)
Bear attack suspected after partial body found in Tokyo mountains
Tracks believed to have been left by a large animal were also found nearby, local police said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)