Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's progressive views on historical issues have raised hopes for continued momentum in improving Korea-Japan relations, experts said Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba to name ex-Defence Minister Iwaya foreign minister, Asahi says
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will likely name former Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya as foreign minister when he forms his government this week, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t launches AI dating app to match couples, boost births
The Tokyo government has launched a new dating app for smartphones that uses artificial intelligence to match people who are serious ... ( read original story ...)
World’s first ‘zombie bullet train’ set to haunt passengers on trip from Tokyo to Osaka
TOKYO -- A "Zombie Shinkansen," which will turn a carriage on a Tokaido Nozomi bullet train into a haunted house, will depart from Tokyo Station in October. Zombies will suddenly appear inside the ... ( read original story ...)
Volynets vs. Osaka Live Stream & TV Channel, September 29
Preview the Katie Volynets vs. Naomi Osaka match with China Open TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling LDP selects Shigeru Ishiba as party leader and prime minister
Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba was elected by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party Friday as its leader and, de facto, the next prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Men’s Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships Today in the US: Schedule, Live Stream and TV for September 28
Catch all the action at the 2024 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships on September 28 and get men's singles schedules and live stream information. ( read original story ...)
KIX Airport: The 4 Current Non-Stop Options For Flights Between Osaka Kansai & The US
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is one of Japan's major international gateways, connecting Asia to North America and the Pacific Islands. According to Nippon.com, the airport handles 23 percent of ... ( read original story ...)
Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa victorious in Storm’s Stardom return match
Toni Storm wrestled her first match back in Stardom after five years today. She teamed with Mina Shirakawa at Korakuen Hall on Saturday in a win over IWGP Women’s Champion Mayu Iwatani and AZM. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2024 draws in the crowds — and the key people | The DeanBeat
I made it to Japan this week for my first Tokyo Game Show. Yes, in 27 years of regular coverage of games, I have never been to the show until now. ( read original story ...)
A classic monster makes a comeback in Capcom’s Tokyo Game Show 2024 gameplay showcase of Monster Hunter Wilds
Behold this extensive preview of Monster Hunter Wilds' 'Scarlet Forest' biome and all the new and familiar monsters you will hunt there ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka starts working with Serena Williams’ former coach after initial hesitancy
Naomi Osaka has never hidden her admiration for Serena Williams and now she’s following in the 23-time grand slam champion’s footsteps. ( read original story ...)
Teary-eyed fans throng Tokyo zoo to bid farewell to China-bound pandas
Just like pandas, I hope Japan and China can be friends,’ said a visitor, who came to admire Ri Ri and Shin Shin at Ueno zoo. ( read original story ...)
PC Gamer at Tokyo Game Show 2024 Day 3 report: Square Enix, Bandai Namco and Sega booth deep dives
While you might expect the first couple of days of Tokyo Game Show to be the busiest days, it is actually day three due to it being a public day on a weekend. And, having hit the show floor again ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ex-chief cabinet secretary Kato to be next finance minister, Kyodo says
Japan's former chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato will become the next finance minister when incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, forms his new cabinet next week, the Kyodo News agency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling LDP selects Shigeru Ishida as party leader and prime minister
Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishida was elected by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party Friday as its leader and, de facto, the next prime minister. ( read original story ...)