No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren and his buddy Michael Reeves have imposed on themselves as they embarked ... ( read original story ...)
Woman’s corpse found in Sapporo river
HOKKAIDO (TR) – Hokkaido Prefectural Police are seeking the help of the public in identifying the body of a woman that was found in a river in Sapporo City last month, reports HBC Hokkaido News (Apr. ( read original story ...)
35 injured as buses carrying foreign visitors collide on suburban Tokyo expressway
Two large sightseeing buses collided on the Chuo Expressway in the suburban Tokyo city of Hachioji April 5, leaving 35 injured.The accident o・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Osaka review — Metro checks in to an oasis of silence
The first thing you notice on arrival at the grand entrance of the Four Seasons in Osaka is silence. It may be located in the heart of one of Japan ’s busiest cities, but this newly opened skyscraper ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Renews Partnership with Bassmaster
Yokohama Tire expands its Bassmaster partnership, sponsoring the Elite Series and launching new activations for fishing enthusiasts. ( read original story ...)
Boxing: Inoue vows to put on show in Las Vegas fight in May
Undisputed super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue said Saturday he is looking to impress the crowd in Las Vegas when he ta ... ( read original story ...)
27-year-old man arrested for assaulting father by throwing TV remote control at him
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his 62-year-old father by throwing a TV remote control at his head, causing a laceration. According to police, the incident ... ( read original story ...)
How Black paratroopers saved the US from Japan’s WWII firebombs
Sgt. Joe Harris was one of an elite group of Black paratroopers during World War II. He is being laid to rest today. He was 108. ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens; structure spans 420m over lake
IBARAKI, Osaka (Japan): The country’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The 420-meter-long bridge was built across a lake created by a dam and is surrounded ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry trees at Japan Mint in Osaka now open, but book quickly
OSAKA--The grounds of the Japan Mint in Osaka’s Kita Ward opened to the public on April 5 in an annual event to show off the hundreds of flowering cherry blossom trees. ( read original story ...)
Univ. of Tokyo to open new department in 2027, classes all in English
The University of Tokyo said Friday that it will open its first new undergraduate department in about 70 years in September 2027, wit ... ( read original story ...)
Blue Impulse jets to fly over iconic Tower of the Sun, Osaka Castle on Expo opening day
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF)'s Blue Impulse aerobatics team will fly above several landmarks in Osaka Prefecture before showcasing・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine reveals details about pavilion at Osaka Expo
Ukrainian government officials have revealed details about their pavilion at the upcoming World Expo in Osaka. They plan to display objects that symbolize life under Russia's invasion. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cosmetics retail worker’s suicide recognized as caused by boss’ power harassment
TOKYO -- The suicide of a cosmetics retail employee, then 25, was recognized by the Mita Labor Standards Inspection Office as work-related and due to the company president's power harassment, the ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to cover U.S. suppliers’ higher costs tied to Trump tariffs
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor's North American subsidiary has informed local auto parts makers that it plans to help with rising costs associated with tariffs announced by the Trump administration, ... ( read original story ...)
Beer News – Stone Brewing’s New Female-Crafted Beer/ Blue Moon Closes Denver Taproom
“She’s The Brewer” was a team effort that included Fritzi Lara Lino, Anali Saiz, Laura Ulrich and other Sapporo-Stone female brewers, as well as Cat Wiest at Yakima Chief Hops in Washington state, who ... ( read original story ...)