Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday, as sentiment boosted by stronger-than-expected earnings from major U.S. firms overnight ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police arrest 4 teenage boys for allegedly possessing marijuana to sell
Four boys aged between 15 and 16 have been arrested for allegedly possessing marijuana for commercial purposes, Osaka Prefectural Police anno ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to ease COVID-19 restrictions on certified restaurants
Some 67% of Japan's population is now fully vaccinated, and the government is planning to roll out booster shots this winter. ( read original story ...)
Volcano in southern Japan erupts with massive smoke column
A volcano in southern Japan erupted Wednesday with a massive column of gray smoke billowing into the sky. The Japan Meteorological Agency raised the warning level for Mount Aso to three on a scale of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mount Aso erupts, alert level raised
Mount Aso, a volcano on Japan's main southern island of Kyushu, erupted on Wednesday, Japan's Meteorological Agency said, spewing volcanic ash 3,500 metres (2.17 miles) into the sky. ( read original story ...)
Golf-Olympic gold medallist Schauffele pumped for Zozo Championship in Japan
American Xander Schauffele returns this week for the Zozo Championship in Japan nearly two and half months after winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Games and the 27-year-old said he is looking to ... ( read original story ...)
Micron to build $7 billion plant in Japan to expand DRAM production – report
U.S. memory chip maker Micron Technology Inc will build a new factory at its Japanese production site in Hiroshima at a cost of 800 billion yen ($7.0 billion), the Nikkan Kogyo newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
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Tokyo aims to lift COVID-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall – media
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to ease COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants next week as infections continue to decline, the Jiji news service said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher extending US gains
Tokyo stocks opened higher today, extending US rallies supported by buoyant corporate earnings, with a cheaper yen also helping boost Japanese shares. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.63 per ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: NRAI begins review of shooters’ performance
It is learnt that the shooters and coaches were asked to give their observations on what went wrong and the way forward. ( read original story ...)
Micron to build $7 bln plant in Japan’s Hiroshima – report
U.S. chip supplier Micron Technology Inc is set to invest 800 billion yen ($6.99 billion) in building a new factory in Hiroshima, western Japan, the Nikkan Kogyo newspaper reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Drone offers full view of stands at former Yokohama horse racing track
A full picture of the condition of a former horse-racing spectators' stand in this east Japan city earmarked for future tourism activity h ... ( read original story ...)
I Really Need Others to See the Cuteness That Is Naomi Osaka’s 3D Teddy Bear Manicure
Naomi Osaka recently shared an Instagram photo of her kawaii 3D manicure with teddy bear charms on each nail. Take a closer look here. ( read original story ...)
Why are COVID cases spiking in the U.K., but dwindling in Japan?
The United Kingdom showed early success with its vaccination efforts, only to see cases shoot up again. Japan, which saw hospitals overwhelmed by COVID in the summer, has since seen cases plummet to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka honored by the Women’s Sports Foundation for raising awareness on social justice and mental health
The tennis world has watched Naomi Osaka blossom into the woman she is today. The past couple of years she has grown into a fearless individual who isn't afraid to speak up and be the voice of change ... ( read original story ...)