Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka admitted she is feeling regrets over not enjoying more the Tokyo Olympics. Osaka, who has become one of the most popular Japanese athletes, failed to secure a medal at ... ( read original story ...)
8,805 new coronavirus cases recorded in Tokyo on Feb. 21
The Japanese capital reported 8,805 new coronavirus infections on Feb. 21, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, after recording 12,93 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 8,805 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 8,805 new coronavirus cases, down 4,130 from Sunday and down 1,529 from last Monday. It is the first time since Jan 24 that the daily tally has ... ( read original story ...)
Cosplaying in Tokyo as Beijing Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen…Mr. Sato style【Photos】
Still not convinced that Mr. Sato was now a dead ringer for Bing Dwen Dwen? Then let’s take it to the streets and hear the voice of the people of Tokyo! SoraNews24 HQ is just a short walk from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says freeing up ‘trigger clause’ on gasoline tax among options to curb prices
Japan will consider a variety of options, including freeing up a trigger clause on gasoline tax, if crude oil prices continue to remain high in the future, a top government spokesperson said on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record $940 billion budget set for parliament approval in March
A key Japanese parliamentary committee on Monday approved the government's record $940 billion initial spending plan for the next fiscal year, setting the stage for the budget's full passage through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s February factory activity growth falls to 5-month low
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in five months in February as output contracted, underscoring the prolonged impact that global supply chain disruptions are having on the ... ( read original story ...)
First Hydrogen Train in Japan to Hit the Rails for Test Run
Japan’s largest railway company will begin testing the country’s first hydrogen-fueled train next month in a step toward the nation’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The two car “Hybari” ... ( read original story ...)
Almost 700 trains, 136 flights canceled on Japan’s Hokkaido due to bad weather
Tokyo [Japan], February 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Strong winds and heavy snow hit the Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido, causing the cancellation of 683 train runs, as well as 136 flights, media reported on ... ( read original story ...)
700 trains, 136 flights canceled in Japan
In the next 24 hours, Japan's northern and northeastern regions may see a snowfall, with the depth of the snow being from 19-27 inches, according to the media. UNI/SPUTNIK RNJ ... ( read original story ...)
K Line to open first finished-vehicle terminal in Japan
K Line’s terminal will showcase its commitment to its Blue Seas for the Future vision and the global bid to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions emissions by 2050 A subscription is required to ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow batters northern Japan, disrupts traffic
More than 970 train runs were suspended in Sapporo and other areas of Hokkaido as of 10:50 a.m., accounting for over 70 percent of the some 1,230 daily train services on average in the region. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama nurse aide arrested for allegedly suffocating 7-yr-old son to death in 2019
YOKOHAMA -- A nurse aide in east Japan was arrested on Feb. 20 for allegedly suffocating her 7-year-old son to death in 2019, police said. Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested Ayano Ueda ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reacts to being awarded a wildcard into the Indian Wells Masters
World No. 82 Naomi Osaka has been awarded a wildcard into the Indian Wells Masters, the tournament announced. Osaka, 24, is set to make her fourth appearance at the Indian Wells Masters. Osaka made ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka makes heartbreaking revelation about Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed she has regrets about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Osaka reflected on her time in the Japanese capital in a lengthy post on Instagram. At the time, the four-time ... ( read original story ...)
For Japanese food in El Segundo, Saloon Osaka is a hidden gem
Chances are good that you haven’t noticed an understated sign in the back of the mall, barely visible even when you drive in and park, that marks a deeply Japanese café called Saloon Osaka — one of ... ( read original story ...)