Bear attacks in Japan reach historic levels as poor harvests and shrinking hunter population create wildlife crisis in northern prefectures like Akita and Fukushima. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM says no plan to renegotiate $550 billion investment package with US
GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Saturday that she had no plans to renegotiate a $550 billion investment package deal reached with the United States. "I ... ( read original story ...)
Understanding Takaichi Sanae: Sheila Smith on Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Renowned Japan expert Sheila Smith discusses the country’s historic election of its first female prime minister, her politics, her likely policies, and their impact on women. ( read original story ...)
1999 Nagoya Murder Suspect Initially Refused DNA Test
The suspect in the 1999 murder of a housewife in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, had initially refused to undergo DNA profiling before surrendering to police, investigative sources said ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India Partners with Classic Himalayan Drive 2025
Yokohama India has announced its association with The Classic Himalayan Drive 2025, a 10-day motoring expedition that revives the spirit of the iconic Himalayan Rallies from the 1980s. The drive, ... ( read original story ...)
Woman, 69, arrested over 1999 Nagoya housewife’s murder
Police arrested the woman on Friday evening. She admitted the allegations against her, saying, they are 'correct.' ... ( read original story ...)
Anime-based therapy is being trialed in Japan
Moving on. Anyway, turns out there's a future in which something similar could be possible. Earlier this month, Yokohama City University's Minds1020Lab began trialling "anime therapy", as reported by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says raised ‘serious concerns’ with Xi on South China Sea, Xinjiang
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday (Oct 31) she raised "serious concerns" about the South China Sea, Hong Kong and Xinjiang in her first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested for murdering wife of ex-schoolmate 26 years ago in Nagoya
A 69-year-old woman was arrested Friday in Nagoya, central Japan, on suspicion of killing another woman 26 years ago, police said, w ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Anthony Kay reinvented himself in Japan to earn another shot at MLB
After injuries and bullpen stints derailed his career, Anthony Kay reinvented himself in Japan. Now, he's ready for another shot at the big leagues. ( read original story ...)
Woman, 69, Arrested for 1999 Nagoya Housewife Murder
Police on Friday arrested a 69-year-old woman for the alleged murder of a housewife in Nagoya in 1999, the capital of the central Japan prefecture of Aichi. According to the Aichi prefectural police, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Gives Cautious Outlook While Eyeing AI Capex Boom
Tokyo Electron Ltd. issued a cautious annual outlook, signaling that Beijing’s drive to build its own chip supply chain is weighing on sentiment, even as a global surge in AI spending lifts demand for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi and China’s Xi agree to pursue stable ties
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to pursue constructive and stable ties at a meeting on Friday that may ease fears she would adopt a more combative ... ( read original story ...)
Researchers may have found the cause of post-COVID brain fog
Scientists may finally have uncovered why some people struggle with brain fog long after recovering from COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Brutus And Popeye Create Dedicated English Books For Tourists In Tokyo
Longstanding Japanese lifestyle magazines Brutus and Popeye have weighed in on the huge influx of tourists with two new books. ( read original story ...)
Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital accelerate, keep BOJ under pressure
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in October and stayed above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for a ... ( read original story ...)