Japan's former Princess Mako got a festive start to the holiday season last week as she stepped out in her new home of New York City. Carrying a holiday gift bag, Mako was seen visiting the apartment ... ( read original story ...)
Discover Tokyo through the eyes of Paralympic and Olympic medallists
Paralympic and Olympic medallists, Courtney Ryan and Sandra Sánchez discuss their amazing journeys that go beyond sports in Tokyo 2020/2021. ( read original story ...)
From traffic jam to flight cancellation: Heavy snow causes travel chaos in Japan
Heavy snowfall in Japan has disrupted daily life as it has been causing traffic jams and leading to the cancellation of not just flights but also trains. Kansai Electric Power said that over 3,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan simulated ‘foreign’ invasion of Diaoyu Islands in East China Sea with drill involving Self-Defence Forces, coastguard and police
Tokyo initially said the drill involving the military, coastguard and police was not targeted at a specific country. But government sources said the location resembled one of the Diaoyu/Senkaku islets ... ( read original story ...)
Daiwa Set to Raise Base Pay in Japan as Government Urges Wage Hikes
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. is preparing to raise base salaries for its staff in Japan for the first time in four years as the government renews its call on companies to hike wages to spur the economy ... ( read original story ...)
‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Boasts Second-Highest Opening in Japan After ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’
Jujutsu Kaisen 0' just had the second-best weekend at the Japanese box office, following just after 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.' ... ( read original story ...)
The World’s First ‘Dual-Mode Vehicle’ has Entered Service In Japan
Advertisement A railway firm in western Japan has begun commercial operation of Dual-Mode Vehicles (DMVs), which can go on both tracks and roadways. On Saturday, the minibus-modified hybrid ... ( read original story ...)
Record snowfalls in western Japan
A strong cold air mass brought record snows to wide areas in western and northern Japan on Monday. As of 6 p.m., Hikone City in Shiga Prefecture saw 62 centimeters of snow. That is more than 30 times ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka on long-haul journey to Australian Open
Japanese tennis ace Naomi Osaka is not having second thoughts about participating in the Australian Open and is Melbourne ahead of the opening Grand Slam of 2022, beginning January 17. On Monday, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 35 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 35 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Monday. The figure includes two cases of the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo expands free coronavirus testing
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Monday expanded its free coronavirus testing to 180 locations, including drugstores. ( read original story ...)
Elaine Thompson-Herah shines brightest as Team GB’s next generation arrive at Tokyo Olympics
For athletics, 2021 was an outpouring of relief more than anything as the Tokyo Olympics were belatedly staged with success. Tinged with sadness at the Japanese government’s decision to exclude fans, ... ( read original story ...)
Flightline in U.S., Efforia in Japan — new stars shine bright in weekend horse racing
Christmas brought some glittering gifts for racing fans, including stellar performances by 3-year olds Efforia in Japan and Flightline in California, as Epicenter enters the Kentucky Derby picture. ( read original story ...)
Osaka arson suspect suffering from severe brain damage
The Osaka Prefectural Police have no plans to question Morio Tanimoto at the moment and it may not be able to file criminal charges against him due to his condition. ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Osaka on long-haul flight to Australia for opening major of 2022
Japanese tennis ace Naomi Osaka is not having second thoughts about participating in the Australian Open and is on her way to Melbourne ahead of the opening Grand Slam of 2022, beginning January 17. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 35 new cases, up by 24 from a week before.
The seven-day average of new cases came to 38.6, compared to 25.0 a week before. No deaths from COVID-19 were reported on Monday. ( read original story ...)