Beating as the heart of the “SENSU NOS” is a Cal.9134PWT movement that has been modified in-house at Kurono Tokyo. According to the brand, Asaoka had to remove the caliber’s original date function in order to minimize the amount of indicators on the dial — as he “desired a classically clean dial to showcase as ...
Naomi Osaka shares shock injury; Will it ruin her previous big plans for Asian swing?
But then out of the blue, Osaka started blasting unforced errors - and after basically not showing up in the next three games and Gauff winning the second set 6-4 - the Asian home favorite retired from the match. The retirement even surprised her American opponent, who instantly approached her to ask what was wrong. ( ...
Year-round street drinking ban takes effect in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward
A year-round ban on street drinking at night has taken effect near Tokyo's Shibuya Station. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this site you are consenting to their use and accept our policies. Learn more... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s foreign minister says ‘Asian NATO’ is an idea for the future
The idea of an Asian NATO floated by Japan's new prime minister is one to consider in the mid- to long-term but not imminent, the new foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Top Japan Bankers Predict More Share Gains, BOJ Rates at 1%
Top executives of Japan’s biggest banks and brokerages predicted further gains in domestic share prices and more interest-rate hikes, as they welcomed a new prime minister who started his career in ... ( read original story ...)
17-year-old girl found dead in Osaka hotel room was strangled
Osaka police are on the hunt for a man who was seen entering the hotel in the city's Dotonbori area with the victim. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Economy Minister Seeks to Maximize Nuclear Restarts
Japan’s new economy minister said the country will need to maximize the use of existing nuclear power plants as artificial intelligence and data centers are expected to boost electricity demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM Ishiba pledges reform, deeper ties with friendly nations
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday promised political reform and help for households as prices rise, and said he would seek deeper ties with friendly nations to counter the gravest security threats his country has faced since World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kojima, with its proud Jeans Street, draws fans of vintage, deep-blue denim
American fabric — is all about being Japanese in the town of Kojima. The town's main road is named Jeans Street, with real pairs of pants flapping like flags overhead. ( read original story ...)
Artificial heart made of iPS cells unveiled to press, to be displayed at 2025 Osaka expo
A miniature artificial heart made of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, expected to be one of the main exhibits at the 2025 World E・・・ ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on weak Wall St., tensions in Middle East
Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday, weighed down by overnight falls on Wall Street and concern over growing instability in the Middl ... ( read original story ...)
Institute of Science Tokyo launched after merger of two universities
The Institute of Science Tokyo was inaugurated on Tuesday as a new university created by the merger of the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba Expressed Desire to Strengthen US Alliance in First Call With Biden
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday he wanted to strengthen his nation's alliance with the United States in his first call with President Joe Biden. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets fall as investors monitor Middle East tensions; Japan’s Nikkei down 1.4%
Asia-Pacific markets fell at open on Wednesday morning, following a poor start to the trading month on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
The Japanese parliament officially elected Sigeru Ishiba as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM urges BOJ to maintain easy monetary policy
Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Tuesday he hoped the central bank would maintain loose monetary policy "as a trend" as the government seeks to get the country fully out of the ... ( read original story ...)