In an effort to grow the game of football, Temple coach Geoff Collins is heading to Japan to lead a handful of clinics. And he’s bringing some of his players with him. Eight players — seniors Michael Dogbe, Frank Nutile and Jaelin Robinson, juniors ... ( read original story ...)
Woman enters ring at traditional bullfighting event for the first time in Japan
NAGAOKA, Japan- A woman was allowed to enter the ring at a traditional bullfighting event in Nagaoka, for the first time on Friday — marking a change to the customary practice of only permitting men into the ring. The organizers of the event, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Passengers riding for free during bus strike in Japan
So they're showing up, ready to drive. They're just not not doing the part of the job that requires them to accept payment during certain terms, Japan Today reported. According to the news outlet, readers were somewhat divided over the strike, wondering if ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bus drivers: Strikes with a difference
But Japan News website says the free rides are helping the company preserve its relationship with the passengers in the face of competition. Here we look at some more unusual strikes through the ages. The withholding of sexual favours has often been ... ( read original story ...)
Palais de Tokyo: Paris gallery opens its doors to nudists
The Palais de Tokyo, a contemporary art museum in the exclusive 16th arrondissement ... the director of communications for the Paris Nudist Association, told Reuters news agency. "Nudists are overcoming barriers, taboos, or mentalities that were obstructive." ( read original story ...)
Japan bullfighting: Women allowed into ‘pure’ ring after ban lifted
A woman has been allowed to enter a Japanese traditional bullfighting ring for the first time after a ban was lifted in a bid to modernise the sport. Yuki Araki accompanied her animal on the opening day of the season in Hokkaido island's Yamakoshi district. ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | In Japan, Ichiro’s move starts long ‘Sayonara’ for a legend
TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki says he hasn’t retired, but his move to the front office of the Seattle Mariners is seen by many in Japan as the beginning of a long “Sayonara” for a national treasure. Ichiro dominated Japanese TV talk shows, news shows and ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Ichiro’s move starts long ‘Sayonara’
Ichiro dominated Japanese TV talk shows, news shows and social media on Friday. National broadcasters showed historical footage of Ichiro playing with the Orix Blue Wave — his team before he joined the Mariners in 2001 — and his news conference in ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Ichiro’s move starts long ‘Sayonara’ for a legend
Ichiro dominated Japanese TV talk shows, news shows and social media on Friday. National broadcasters showed historical footage of Ichiro playing with the Orix Buffaloes — his team before he joined the Mariners in 2001 — and his news conference in ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan: Ichiro’s move start of long ‘Sayonara’ for legend
Ichiro dominated Japanese TV talk shows and social media on Friday. National broadcasters showed historical footage of Ichiro playing with the Orix Buffaloes — his team before he joined the Mariners in 2001 — and his news conference in Seattle to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo digital art museum looks to ‘expand the beautiful’
The waterfall appears to run down the wall of a room and across the floor, but the flow is an illusion -- a digital exhibit at a new interactive museum in Tokyo. The flower-filled waterfall is the work of Japanese collective teamLab, known internationally ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s RB42 E-4 Radial tire now offered in multiple compounds
Yokohama Tire’s RB42 33.00R51 E-4 radial tire for various rigid frame haul truck applications is now available in multiple compounds – CP (cut-protected) and REG (regular) – so the tires can be customized for specific applications. According to Bruce ... ( read original story ...)
Member of Japan pop band Tokio quits over sexual misconduct
TOKYO (AP) — Tatsuya Yamaguchi of Japan's star pop band Tokio, who acknowledged last week that he had sexually harassed a teenage girl, says he's quitting the group. The other four band members appeared at a news conference Wednesday that was broadcast ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pop band Tokio member resigns over sexual misconduct
TOKYO (AP) — Tatsuya Yamaguchi of Japan's star pop group Tokio, who acknowledged last week he had sexually harassed a teenage girl, says he's quitting the band. The other four members appeared in a news conference Wednesday that was broadcast live on ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan’s pop band Tokio member resigns over sexual misconduct
TOKYO — Tatsuya Yamaguchi of Japan’s star pop group Tokio, who acknowledged last week he had sexually harassed a teenage girl, says he’s quitting the band. The other four members appeared in a news conference Wednesday that was broadcast live on ... ( read original story ...)
Rollercoaster riders left dangling upside down for hours at Universal Studios in Japan
It was an amusement park-goer’s worst nightmare. More than 60 passengers were stuck on a rollercoaster at Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan. One carriage of the “Flying Dinosaur” ride, located in the park’s Jurassic Park-themed area, stalled close ... ( read original story ...)