YOKOHAMA -- Actor Ken Matsudaira performed "Matsuken Samba II" from a platform 15 meters high at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise on April 27, praying・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
RYZE jiujitsu secures titles at Marianas Pro Nagoya
Representing the high technical standard of the Marianas, RYZE Martial Arts and Fitness Academy returned home in mid-March following a successful campaign at the Marianas Pro Nagoya. The team secured ... ( read original story ...)
Hammer-wielding man attacks Tokyo teenagers: Reports
TOKYO: A man wielding a hammer wounded five people in Tokyo, including a teenager who was allegedly struck in the face, local media said on Thursday (Apr 30).Violent crime is rare in Japan, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya University unveils ultra-fast SMART enzyme screening system
Nagoya University researchers have developed the SMART assay, a platform that screens enzymes at the single-molecule level, drastically reducing time and cost compared to conventional methods. By ... ( read original story ...)
6 trending nightlife spots to hit up across Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
New bars, artsy music venues, a 24-hour wellness retreat and other after-dark essentials from both East and West ... ( read original story ...)
Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo
A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine at the summit. At dawn, the ... ( read original story ...)
Humanoid robots take on baggage duty at Tokyo airport
Japan Airlines will be testing humanoid robots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport starting next month. The bots are designed to move baggage and cargo on the tarmac. The trial run is expected to last through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output in surprise fall as Iran war takes toll on petroleum-based products
By Kantaro Komiya and Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in March as production tumbled for a range of chemical and petroleum-based goods, data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Denso drops Rohm buyout after failing to win chipmaker’s backing
NAGOYA, Japan, April 28 (Reuters) - Japanese auto parts manufacturer Denso said on Tuesday it had withdrawn its offer to buy chipmaker Rohm after failing to secure the company's support for a deal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bookstores create havens for discussions, literature taboo in China
Chinese bookshops have emerged in Tokyo that serve as social spaces and foster relations with the broader Japanese community amid political tensions. ( read original story ...)
A museum in Tokyo sparked global fury – then it was bombed
In the heart of Tokyo, the Yoshukan museum has become one of the most controversial sites in the world, accused of distorting history and glorifying war criminals. The backlash has gone far beyond protests, ( read original story ...)
Pete Apolinar set for ZIP Sanman Boxing card in Nagoya, Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pete “Thunder” Apolinar will lead a crack team of Filipino boxers who will see action in the ZIP Sanman fight card in Nagoya, Japan on June 19. ZIP Sanman is the boxing stable ... ( read original story ...)
Ryze Academy brings home medals from Marianas Pro Nagoya
Ryze Martial Arts and Fitness Academy has brought home medals from the Marianas Pro Nagoya. The jiu-jitsu team secured significant podium finishes, led by a 1st place team title in the kids no-gi ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Fagiano Okayama | J1 100 Year Vision League | “Results”
J1 League scraps draws, brings in penalty shoot-outs and new points system. Japan’s top flight has opened its 100th season by abolishing the draw, replacing stalemates with mand ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese drone maker doubles down on Ukraine as Tokyo eases arms rules
Japanese drone firm Terra Drone has announced a second major investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company, as Japan increases support for its defense sector. During a presentation in Japan on April 28, ( read original story ...)
80 years after Tokyo Trials, Japanese internet rightwingers wage cognitive warfare to whitewash war crimes, deny historical justice: Chinese experts
The year 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or Tokyo Trials. However, at this critical timing, the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has continued to adopt a series of dangerous moves. ( read original story ...)