The U.S. Open and Australian Open winner celebrates the movie's stars, Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist, for putting tennis "at the forefront of pop culture." ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. airman in Japan is sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor
A U.S. airman stationed in Japan was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor. Senior Airman Brennon Washington, 25, was stationed at Kadena Air Base on the Japanese island of Okinawa when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds
A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government ... ( read original story ...)
Survey: 70% of Tokyo firms lack ‘customer harassment’ measures
A private survey has found that 70 percent of companies in Tokyo have no special measures in place to protect employees from harassment by customers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s making a huge bet on the 4-day workweek and it’s about more than just flexible scheduling
We will continue to review work styles flexibly to ensure that women do not have to sacrifice their careers due to life events such as childbirth or child-rearing." ... ( read original story ...)
Real estate firm displaces residents from Tokyo condo, plans demolition after defects found
A real estate company that displaced all residents from a condominium in the Japanese capital's Setagaya Ward after construction defects were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here’s what to know
A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government. ( read original story ...)
Can Japan’s Four-Day Work Week Solve Its Birth Rate Crisis?
The solution requires a fundamental shift in workplace culture, not just more policies, according to an analyst. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Strong Cold Front Dumps Heavy Snow On Hokkaido
Atsubetsu, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: December 12, 2024 at about 17:30h A strong cold front continued to bring sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall to Hokkaido. More than ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: 800,000 LEDs light up avenue near Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills
The winter attraction "Keyakizaka Illumination" is being held near Roppongi Hills in Tokyo's Minato Ward. A 400-meter avenue lined with trees is decorated with about 800,000 white and blue LEDs. It is said to resemble a snowy landscape. A 46-year-old woman ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Turns R32 Skyline GT-R Into An EV For Tokyo Auto Salon
The star is undoubtedly an R32 Skyline GT-R that has been transformed into an EV. The project began in March of 2023 and has been prominently featured on social media in Japan over the past year. More: Nissan Shows Off R32 Skyline GT-R Before It Converts It To Electric Power ( read original story ...)
Japan business survey shows slight improvement in outlook for manufacturers
A quarterly survey by Japan's central bank shows business sentiment among manufacturers has improved slightly, especially in major heavy industries such as automaking, fossil fuels and machinery. ( read original story ...)
Fin-whale meat auctioned in Japan for first time in a half-century
Japan’s Fisheries Agency this year added fin whales to its list of three species that can be legally hunted as the country expands commercial whaling. Whaling there has long been a source of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan pledge continued deterrence amid Russian, North Korean, Chinese threats
U.S. and Japanese delegations met in Japan Tuesday through Thursday to share their respective assessments of challenges to regional security and to sustain and extend the two nations' alliance and efforts to deter military actions by other nations. ( read original story ...)
Trump to meet widow of former Japan PM Abe on Sunday, source says
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is planning to meet with Akie Abe, the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Sunday over a private dinner at his resort in Florida, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan could imprison cannabis users for up to 7 years under new laws
Recently revised Japanese cannabis and narcotics laws went into effect on Thursday and could land violators in prison for up to seven years. ( read original story ...)