Nepathya, prominent folk-rock Nepali band, has concluded it's Japan tour with a mesmerizing concert at the 'Namba Hatch' in Osaka city on Thursday. As the band led by Amrit Gurung stepped on the stage ... ( read original story ...)
Biden hosts Japan and South Korea at Camp David for first trilateral summit
President Biden welcomed the leaders of Japan and South Korea for his first presidential summit at Camp David. ( read original story ...)
Sumo Stomp! Nagoya basho report card: What’s wrong with Hokuseiho?
His only decent win was a yorikiri against an improved Takanosho. The other victories came against a perennially injured Takayasu, the struggling and inexperienced Bushozan and Daishoho and the ... ( read original story ...)
An Olympic Gold Medalist’s Thoughts on Tokyo and the Future of Judo
Matsumoto Kaori, the London 2012 Games women's judo gold medalist, spoke to us about how the city and the sport have inspired her. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s nuclear plants are short of storage for spent fuel. A remote town could have the solution
A Japanese town says it has agreed to a geological study to determine its suitability as an interim storage site for spent nuclear fuel. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos vs FC Tokyo Prediction: The Hosts Would Meet Their Top-spot Motive
The J1 League title race is heating up, and Yokohama F.Marinos is poised to take the lead with a crucial match against Tokyo FC. Both teams are determined to secure a three-point victory, but Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reports more than 1,300 harassment cases in its military
A special inspection report released on Friday said there were 1,325 harassment reports in the Japanese Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces but nearly 65% of the victims did not seek help. ( read original story ...)
It’s Illegal to Sell or Possess Cannabis in Japan—But It’s Legal to Get High On It. Here’s Why
Japan has a long tradition of cannabis farming, with hemp used in garment-making, as food seasoning, and for religious practices. But the tradition came under scrutiny after World War II, when U.S. occupying forces called for a ban on cannabis. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US, Australia to Carry Out Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea Next Week – Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan, U.S. and Australia will hold joint naval drills in the South China Sea on Wednesday, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday citing multiple unnamed officials. Copyright 2023 Thomson Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Police seize 20 blades from home of suspects in Sapporo beheading
Police have seized around 20 blades, including four saws, from the home of a family arrested over the case of a decapitated body fo ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Sun, Chen qualify for Women’s WTT Finals in Nagoya
BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- World Table Tennis (WTT) on Friday confirmed that China's Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng are the first two players to lock in their spots at the Nagoya 2023 Women's WTT Finals. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets fall as investors assess Japan inflation, Evergrande filing; Adani shares surge
Asian markets will be watching Japan's inflation numbers, which could give a clue to the Bank of Japan's moves ( read original story ...)
Woman, parents sent to prosecutors over murder of man in Sapporo hotel
A woman and her parents were sent to prosecutors Wednesday over the alleged murder of a man who was found decapitated in a hotel in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nursing home admin worker certified with depression after moving bodies of COVID dead
OSAKA -- A nursing home administrative employee in Japan has been granted workers' compensation certification for depression after she was pressed into caring for coronavirus patients and transporting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Looks to the Sun to Power New Homes
The policy in one of the world’s largest cities is a test case for whether solar power makes sense on urban rooftops. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Hopes Rooftop Solar Mandate Will Help It Get Through Hot Summers
The policy in one of the world’s largest cities is a test case for whether solar power makes sense on urban rooftops. ( read original story ...)