A change of ownership of TikTok's Japanese operation could be one way to address security concerns over the Chinese video-sharing app, a lawmaker from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party said. ( read original story ...)
Japan prankster YouTuber indicted for allegedly eating sashimi off supermarket shelf
NAGOYA -- A YouTuber who recorded himself eating sashimi at a supermarket before paying for it at the register has had his case sent to prosecutors, the Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Sapporo announce transfer of Musashi Suzuki to Belgium’s Beerschot
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Consadole Sapporo officially announced the full transfer Tuesday of Japan forward Musashi Suzuki to Beerschot in Belgium's top flight. The 26-year-old, who can play as a center ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s latest attraction: Transparent public toilets
Tokyo (CNN) — One of Tokyo's most popular districts has recently added some unusual new attractions: transparent public toilets. Designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, the two new sets of see-through ... ( read original story ...)
Did Tokyo Set Off Fireworks Meant for 2020 Olympics?
A video shows a large fireworks display that was originally planned for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. In August 2020, a video supposedly showing a grand firework display started circulating on social ... ( read original story ...)
Loo with a view: transparent public toilets installed in Tokyo parks
Amenities designed so prospective users can inspect their cleanliness from the outside ... ( read original story ...)
See-through public toilets installed in Tokyo parks
One of Tokyo’s most popular districts has recently added some unusual new attractions: transparent public toilets. Designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, the two new sets of see-through restrooms ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Bay’s seaweed forests – and prized abalone that live in them – disappear
Rise in sea temperatures caused by climate emergency is transforming marine environment and affecting local species Justin McCurry in Tokyo Climate change is fuelling coral growth in areas once ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Becomes Creative Consultant And Investor In Premium Sake Brand
Naomi Osaka stunned the world in 2018 when she defeated champion Serena Williams in the U.S. Open Finals. The victory turned Osaka, at the tender age of 20, into one of the most prominent faces in ... ( read original story ...)
Highest paid female athletes of last year sees Serena Williams knocked off top spot by 22-year-old rival Naomi Osaka
SERENA WILLIAMS is no longer the highest-paid female athlete after falling to second place behind 22-year-old Naomi Osaka. Forbes released a list of the top ten highest-paid female athletes on Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
Far-flung Tokyo islands caught between tourism and COVID-19
That's the dilemma facing authorities in the far-flung Izu and Ogasawara island chains south of Tokyo as local fears mount about COVID-19 infections. While island life allows for a measure of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s public toilets may be transparent – but at least they’re building some
Will Japan’s see-through stalls take us back to the days before the S-bend brought lavatories indoors? Rose George Clear public toilets in Tokyo, designed by architect Shigeru Ban – the walls become ... ( read original story ...)
Back over the 200 mark: Tokyo reports 207 new COVID-19 cases
Tokyo reported on Aug. 18 that 207 people have tested positive for COVID-19, the first time in two days the daily figure topped 200, officials said. The last time Tokyo's daily tally hit the 200 mark ... ( read original story ...)
Man convicted of causing blast in Sapporo gets suspended sentence
Firefighters inspect collapsed buildings in Sapporo on Dec. 17, 2018, following a suspected gas explosion the night before. (Kyodo) SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese court convicted a former real ... ( read original story ...)
Ainu lawsuit over fishing rights test case for much larger issues
SAPPORO--A lawsuit filed by a group of indigenous Ainu over fishing rights is effectively a test case aimed at confirming rights to land and natural resources that the ethnic minority had ... ( read original story ...)
New Zealand Election, Japan’s Economy, Belarus: Your Tuesday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering New Zealand’s election delay due to a growing cluster of cases, changing thoughts about herd immunity and how the world’s largest bike producer is dealing with booming ... ( read original story ...)