This Osaka Prefecture town has rejected free admission for its students to the Osaka-Kansai Expo, scheduled to open on April 13, ov・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
This New Luxury Hotel in Osaka Is a Culinary Destination
At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there's an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program. ( read original story ...)
40-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of abusing young daughter
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 40-year-old woman on suspicion of assaulting her daughter, who is under 10, by yanking her hair. According to police, the incident occurred late at night ... ( read original story ...)
How Far Does $1,000 Take You on a Trip to Tokyo? We Found Out.
Thanks to a weak yen, Tokyo has become a surprisingly affordable vacation spot for American travelers—and you don’t even have to rough it. On a recent trip, our writer saw just how far he could stretch a grand. ( read original story ...)
Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones’ Japan
The Wallabies have locked in a Tokyo grudge match with Eddie Jones's Japan in Tokyo. Rugby Australia (RA) on Friday confirmed the Wallabies would play the Brave Blossoms in a historic clash in the Japanese capital on October 25. ( read original story ...)
The Real Military History Behind All Your Favorite Feudal Japan Video Games
Shadows” set for wide release in 2025, it looks as though feudal Japan is going to be on a lot of gamers’ minds this year. ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for Jan. 31: Plane collision, Confirmation hearings, Pain medicine, Japan sinkhole, FireAid benefit concerts
While America retains a gold standard for airline safety, there are stresses on the US air travel system that have been apparent in a series of near tragedies in recent years. Aviation experts have warned that some safety margins have been squeezed by a shortage of air traffic controllers and congestion in the airspace over ...
Japanese police arrest Canadian in smuggling of huge amount of stimulants hidden in machinery
Japanese police say they have arrested a Canadian national on suspicion of smuggling hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan hidden inside large industrial machinery that he had shipped in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to meet OpenAI and SoftBank CEOs on Monday, Japanese govt says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will hold talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son on Monday, the Japanese government said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka whale burial cost could have been 14 million yen less
OSAKA—An external review released by the city government here on Jan. 30 found that improved negotiations could have slashed the 80 million yen ($517,000) cost of burying a deceased stranded whale by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation, Japan Activity Data Back More BOJ Rate Hikes
An uptick in inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area and solid outturns in other key Japanese economic data support the Bank of Japan’s plan to pursue more interest-rate increases. ( read original story ...)
US Army Black Hawk helicopters like in fatal DC collision also routinely fly low above Tokyo
U.S. military Black Hawk helicopters, like the one involved in a fatal collision with a passenger jet near Washington D.C. Jan. 29, are stati ( read original story ...)
A sinkhole swallowed a truck driver in Japan. It’s expanding and residents are worried
Japanese authorities have asked hundreds of residents near Tokyo to evacuate as a sinkhole at an intersection grew to more than 40 meters wide, hampering rescuers racing to reach an elderly truck ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Underlying Inflation Still Slightly Below Target, BOJ Governor Says
Underlying inflation in Japan is still slightly below the central bank’s target of 2%, Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, underlining that it is in no hurry to raise interest rates. ( read original story ...)
World Famous Snow Festival Held in Sapporo Strives for Sustainability amid “Unprecedented Challenges” Caused by Climate Change
Despite the ongoing challenges, Sapporo is taking on the task to preserve the Snow Festival tradition, while adapting to new changes. The City welcomes those who come and witness firsthand its efforts ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s energy security to benefit from more US LNG, JERA says
Japan's energy security will benefit from U.S. President Donald Trump's push to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, an executive at JERA, Japan's top LNG buyer, said on Friday, while ... ( read original story ...)