A 22-year-old man was arrested on Nov. 15 for allegedly driving a car recklessly while leaning out of a window on the Metropolitan Express ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks trade lower with eyes on US-China talks
Tokyo stocks traded lower after opening flat on Tuesday following a choppy US session, with investors shifting their focus to a US-China summit. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.26 percent, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan distances itself from report its envoy helped free U.S. reporter
Japan distanced itself on Tuesday from a visit to Myanmar by its special envoy during which, according to military-run media in Myanmar, he played a role in the release from jail of U.S. journalist ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Covid Cases Hit 17-Month Low Amid Reopening
Japan reported 79 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday, the lowest figure in nearly a year and a half, as the country’s robust vaccination rate is quelling infections even in the midst of reopening the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat on weaker yen, profit-taking
Tokyo stocks opened flat Tuesday as buying prompted by a slight depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar was offset by investors locking in gains after a three-day rally. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Enchanting Edo: Without sweeping away tradition, Tokyo shop’s brooms suit modern lifestyles
At a time when there were no electric appliances, traditional brooms using plants -- such as kochia or the bark of a hemp palm tree -- for bristles, were used in Japanese homes, many of which had ... ( read original story ...)
Money Heist plot hole: Fans fume over error which could have saved Tokyo
MONEY HEIST fans are eagerly awaiting the release of season five's second half, however, one viewer noticed an error from part one which could've seen things end a lot differently. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams shares excitement for ‘amazing’ return of rival Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka said she would be taking a break from tennis following her shock early exit from September's US Open. ( read original story ...)
Flavors of Japan: Spicing up Japanese cuisine in Tokyo
Japanese cuisine is known for its subtle flavors, respecting the delicate individuality of each ingredient. It's considered poles apart from cuisines with bold tastes and strong spices, like those of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s former princess Mako and husband reportedly renting one-bedroom apartment in New York City
Japan’s former princess Mako has relocated to New York City with her new husband Kei Komuro after leaving the royal family. The couple, who married last month, arrived in New York on Sunday after a 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Seeks OK to Release 1,000 Tanks of Treated Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean
The release could begin in Spring 2023, but the plan is facing fierce opposition from fishermen, local residents, and China and South Korea. ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan to Discuss Lifting Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel as China Ramps up Production
The two nations also formed the Japan-U.S. Commercial and Industrial Partnership, which could alleviate or even eliminate the tariffs. ( read original story ...)
‘I was anxious at first’: how Covid helped vaccine-sceptic Japan overcome its hesitancy
Japan ranks among the most Covid-immunised countries, but only months ago the story was very different ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccine site for foreigners in Tokyo’s Kita Ward
A coronavirus vaccination site has opened in Tokyo's Kita Ward for foreign residents who have yet to get their first and second shots. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Former Princess Mako Arrives In New York City to Start a New Life
Last month, after years of tabloid controversy, Mako married her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, who works at a law firm in Manhattan. ( read original story ...)
Drake, LeBron James & Naomi Osaka Invest In New Sports Technology Firm
The superstars recently invested in a sports technology company living in an industry projected to be worth $57 billion by 2027. ( read original story ...)