Sapporo has just relaunched the Manga campaign since its sales increased 10 per cent in the 12 months to August 2021. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama restaurant displays Chinatown streetscape built with 150,000 Lego blocks
YOKOHAMA -- A Lego version of the Yokohama Chinatown streetscape has gone on display in front of a Chinese restaurant near Zenrinmon, the gate to the town's main street in Yokohama's Naka Ward. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tricky Tokyo-Beijing relations weigh on Japan’s political parties as Kishida seeks mandate in lower house election
It is a sign of how difficult relations between Beijing and Tokyo are weighing on Japan's political parties, ahead of a poll that will offer an insight into Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's hold over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party on defensive to maintain sole lower house majority – polls
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is on the defensive to maintain a sole majority in the lower house of parliament, but the ruling coalition is projected to hold onto its majority, an ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Rural Voters Count More Than Those in Big Cities. It Shows.
The disproportionate weight of rural voters in Japan gives sparsely populated parts of the country more representation — and more government largess — than urban areas, perpetuating what critics call ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off flashy red boots in new vacation photos from Rome
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is continuing to enjoy her time in Europe. The Japanese, who is currently vacationing in Rome, Italy, posted new pictures of herself showing off flashy red ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka prediction, preview, team news and more | J League Cup finals 2021
Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka will lock horns for the second time in four days on Saturday as the sides clash in the J League Cup finals. The J1 League rivals also met in the quarter-finals of the ... ( read original story ...)
Equinix launches OS3 data center in Osaka, Japan
Equinix has opened a new data center in Osaka, Japan. The IBX facility, known as OS3, will provide more than 3,070 square meters (33,000 square feet) of colocation space and 900 racks in the first ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Why Japan’s election is a bigger deal than it looks
Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, faces a tightrope general election on Sunday that could see his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lose its majority in the powerful lower house. The ... ( read original story ...)
Eliud Kipchoge: “training hurts more than a marathon”
Kipchoge: No, I can do my celebrations when I arrive at the finish line. Interviewer: Did you celebrate in Sapporo? Kipchoge: Yeah, I celebrated on the finish line (laughter) Interviewer ... ( read original story ...)
JAL will launch commercial ‘Flying Car’ service for the Osaka, Kansai EXPO in 2025
JAL plans to launch commercial ‘Flying Car’ service for Osaka, Kansai EXPO in 2025, connecting between KIX and the venue as air taxi or offering sightseeing tours. ( read original story ...)
Videos show mom, partner laughing while abusing Osaka boy before scalding death
Videos have emerged appearing to show a mother and her partner in Osaka Prefecture laughing as they abused her 3-year-old boy, who died in Au・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Cop26: Japan apologises after Taro Aso says climate change has made rice tastier
Fumio Kishida, the Japanese prime minister, has apologised after one of his senior politicians said there were “good things” about global warming because it made Japanese rice “more delicious”, days ... ( read original story ...)
Film spotlighting feelings of foreign children living in Japan to be screened in Nagoya
Chubu Center in Nagoya's Nakamura Ward, where the screening will be held, said, "We want people to learn about the emotional shifts of children who come from overseas. We hope that the film will ... ( read original story ...)
Bobby Ray Parks, Nagoya cruise past Thirdy Ravena-led San-En
Coming off a loss to the Kiefer-led Shiga, Bobby Ray Parks scored 12 and vented his ire on the younger Ravena in Nagoya's 28-point trashing of San-En. ( read original story ...)
Watch World Cup short track speed skating from Nagoya
Watch as Canada's best short track athletes compete against the best the world has to offer at the World Cup event in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)