A 20-year-old man, who later tested positive for the coronavirus, was arrested in central Japan on Jan. 8 on suspicion of causing local rail ... ( read original story ...)
Gray-sky Gundam photo will brighten the hearts of anyone who loves anime or awesomeness
Yokohama’s life-size Gundam always looks incredible, but on this day the timing was just right to take it to a whole other level with an incredible wide-angle shot. ( read original story ...)
UK – Europe stocks sink, Tokyo shares drop 2.8% as Fed hints at tightening
European equities sank on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled it was ready to hike interest rates sooner than expected t ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic is the latest Japanese company to break with Japan’s workaholic culture and offer a 4-day work week
Last year, the Japanese government recommended that companies allow staff to opt for a four-day workweek in a bid to improve work-life balance. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: As Japan lowers age of majority, education on rights, responsibilities vital
The age of majority in Japan will be lowered to 18 from April. This major shift marks the first change to the age of adulthood in the country in 146 y ... ( read original story ...)
New Year sumo tournament starts in Tokyo
Grand Sumo Tournament started at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Sunday. Yokozuna Grand Champion Terunofuji and both Ozeki Champions won their first bouts. Terunofuji -- the only wrestler ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Central Tokyo church built in 1933 still retains its style
A church in the capital's Minato Ward built in 1933 retains the ambience of the period as it stands in harmony with the surrounding scenery. ( read original story ...)
Australia can learn from Tokyo’s smarter approach to China
"You are not walking alone," says Shingo Yamagami, Tokyo's ambassador to Canberra, who has delivered this message to Australians nonstop since taking up his post in late 2020. Yamagami is, of course, ... ( read original story ...)
‘I’m more worried than excited about the future’: Japan’s Coming of Age Day tinged with anxiety
Japan’s skewed demographics ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s future workforce dwindles as demographic woes deepen
A record low number of Japanese turned 20 last year as the country’s future workforce dwindles and a generation that has grown up with tepid growth, low inflation and a zero-interest rate policy ... ( read original story ...)
Double-digit expansion in plywood export to key Japan market
KUCHING: Malaysia’s plywood export to key Japan market has expanded by double-digit and is way ahead of its main competitor, Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Kamen Rider Getting an Exhibition in Japan to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Few heroes are as popular and iconic in Japan as Kamen Rider, and in 2021 the franchise has celebrated its 50th anniversary. ( read original story ...)
Season preview: How will FC Tokyo line up in 2022?
After a couple of years of above-average performances, FC Tokyo came crashing down and finished ninth in 2021. The year could not have gone any worse for the club. Having a good squad on paper and ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. limits non-essential travel from military bases in Japan, South Korea
The U.S. Defense Department has agreed to keep its troops on bases in Japan and limit activities off installations in Korea amid surghing cases COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Australian Semi-Final Due to Abdominal Injury: ‘I’ll See You Soon’
Naomi Osaka pulled out of her semifinal matchup at the Melbourne Summer Set due to an abdominal injury. On Friday evening, the 24-year-old tennis star announced in a tweet that she would be removing ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: 402 staff in India’s parliament test positive; US forces in Japan confined to bases to stem spread
More than a quarter of India’s parliament staff in New Delhi test positive, while Japan imposes quasi-emergency measures in prefectures hosting or near US bases; Australia’s New South Wales has ... ( read original story ...)