Whether it’s cherry blossoms in spring, cruises in summer, hiking in fall, or the tropical islands in winter, there's plenty in Tokyo for every season ... ( read original story ...)
Reps summon Sunday Dare over athletes’ disqualification at Tokyo Olympics
The house of representatives has summoned Sunday Dare, minister of youth and sports development, over the disqualification of 10 athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Advertisement The lower chamber pa ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan more downbeat on exports, output even as recovery seen on track
Exports and factory output continue to increase, although they are partly affected by supply constraints,' says the Bank of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan authorizes the sale of tomatoes with the edited genome to treat hypertension
Japan authorized the marketing of tomatoes with the edited DNA to treat high blood pressure. As reported by the online newspaper NHK , the genome of this variety of the fruit was edited to have more γ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to supply Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept
Volkswagen of America has selected Yokohama to supply tires for the Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept vehicle, unveiled earlier this year. The tire maker will provide Advan Sport V105 tires in size ... ( read original story ...)
Land prices fall for 2nd year in row; 1st drop in 9 years for Osaka
The average overall price of land in Japan declined for the second straight year, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to take a toll on urban centers, particularly the Osaka area, government data ... ( read original story ...)
Russia pulls candidate who rejected Tokyo 2020 judging complaint from FIG elections
Russia has withdrawn incumbent Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Committee chair Natalia Kuzmina from the list of candidates at the upcoming elections ... ( read original story ...)
Murakami library unveiled at author’s alma mater in Tokyo
Haruki Murakami fans can marvel at a vast collection of the Japanese author's novels, scrapbooks and vinyl at a cavernous new library unveiled Wednesday at his old university in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Beijing gold medallist Abhinav Bindra gifts Tokyo gold medallist Neeraj Chopra a puppy named ‘Tokyo’
Abhinav Bindra has presented Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra with a puppy named 'Tokyo'. The 5-time Olympian and Beijing 2008 gold medalist Abhinav also hoped that the new puppy will ... ( read original story ...)
Hope ‘Tokyo’ Gets A Sibling Named ‘Paris’: Abhinav Bindra Gives Paw-fect Gift To Neeraj Chopra
Bindra, a veteran shooter met Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and wished him for greater success in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also gave a Paw-fect gift to the Golden Boy. See Pic below. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics’ bronze medalist presented bunch of flowers and various gifts
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Thailand presents gifts for encouraging to Paralympic medalist and coach In KCC’s ‘Online K-pop Academy’ opening event ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan maintains ultra-easy monetary policy amid COVID-19
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Wednesday decided to maintain its ultra-easy monetary policy after a policy-setting conference in order to support the economy amid tough measures against COVID-19. At the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber revises its procurement policy for sustainable natural rubber
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that from this September it is applying a revised version of its Procurement Policy for Sustainable Natural Rubber. The revision incorporates the policy ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police arrest 2 from music firm suspected as local cannabis selling base
Two employees at a music business in this west Japan city's Naniwa Ward have been arrested by the Osaka Prefectural Police on suspicion of ca ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court rules in favor of Sri Lankans over rights to fair trial
The Tokyo High Court rules in favor of two Sri Lankans who had demanded 10 million yen ($91,000) in damages from Japanese immigration authorities for infringing on their rights to undergo a trial in ... ( read original story ...)
US Army Japan reports 12 new coronavirus cases as Tokyo’s numbers continue to fall
The city has confirmed fewer than 1,000 new infections for seven consecutive days, according to metro data. The most recent coronavirus surge in Tokyo, which began in July and continued through the ... ( read original story ...)