The protest group, whose slogan is "smash Christmas", usually marches on Tokyo's streets on Christmas Eve, which is seen as one of the most romantic date nights of the year in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Pair face murder charge after co-worker fatally hit by train on Tokyo crossing
Public prosecutors on Dec. 27 indicted two men on suspicion of murder and illegal confinement for allegedly coerced another man to enter a ra ... ( read original story ...)
Largest all-boys school in Osaka, Japan celebrates 20th visit to Guam
Ever wondered how people perform their jobs across the globe? Or what it would be like to step into the shoes of your future aspirations? For the Kokoku High School students from Osaka, Japan, this dr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to 500 yen per night from 2026
The government of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen (US$3) per night from April 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to RM15 per night from 2026
The government of Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to ¥500 (RM15) per ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines hit by a cyberattack during busy holiday season travels
Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to 500 yen a night from 2026
The government of Hokkaido, a northern island popular with tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen ($3) per night f ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Man hit and killed by train at subway station in Nagoya
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How monkeys recognize snakes so quickly
Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the presence of snake scales as a visual cue. His findings highlight an ... ( read original story ...)
NS Solutions to Dual List on Nagoya Exchange
NS Solutions (JP:2327) has released an update.Don't Miss Our Christmas Offers:Discover the latest stocks recommended by top Wall Street ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s property boom looks built to last
SINGAPORE, Dec 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Tokyo is bustling. Office vacancy rates in the Asian city are around 3%, sharply lower than 15% for New York and 8% for London. Japan’s rising appeal to ... ( read original story ...)
Iran, S. Africa, Botswana, El Salvador withdraw from 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Four countries, including Iran and South Africa, have decided to withdraw from the World Expo scheduled for next year in Osaka, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec takes aim at Makino Milling with $1.6 billion unsolicited bid
By Kantaro Komiya and Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese manufacturing giant Nidec said on Friday it planned to launch a 257 billion yen ($1.6 billion) bid for Makino Milling Machine, a surprise ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s scenic hot springs town restricting tourists amid fights over the best photo spots
Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season. ( read original story ...)
Ghost tales won’t spook Japan PM Ishiba from moving to official home
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday he was eager to move into his official residence despite long-standing rumours about hauntings at the historic site witness to military rebellions ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s “Black Widow” death-row inmate dies
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say, ... ( read original story ...)