Hiroto Kyoguchi and Vince Paras will meet a third time to settle their stalemate on October 13 at Yokohama Budokan in Yokohama, Japan. The unlikely trilogy was made possible after the Filipino ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama To Put New GEOLANDAR A/T4™ Tires To The Test At Crandon World Championships
SANTA ANA, CA – Yokohama Tire’s off-road team is heading to “The Big House” in Crandon, Wisconsin for the Championship Off-Road season finale and a stop ... ( read original story ...)
Honganji Bon Odori Dance Festival in Tokyo, Japan – 3 Aug 2024 – 55472424
Visitors of Honganji bon odor dance festival dance around a wooden scaffolding called Yagura. Tokyo, August 3, 2024. (Video by Stanislav Kogiku / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) ( read original story ...)
WATCH: Tyla impresses Tokyo with explosive performance at the 2024 Summer Sonic music festival
Other popular artists who performed during the two day festival include Christina Aguilera, One Republic, Major Lazer and Apes. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open 2024: Naomi Osaka To Begin Campaign Against Jelena Ostapenko
Former world no. 1 Naomi Osaka will be back in action at the U.S. Open for the first time since 2022 when she faces Jelena Ostapenko in the opener on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Villaggio Italia opens in Tokyo,Italy concentrate – Andreoli
There will be over 40 events organised at the 'Villaggio Italia', set up in Tokyo after the Amerigo Vespucci's arrival in the bay of the Japanese capital, with an account of the excellence of our country: from the Venice Biennale to La Scala in Milan, ( read original story ...)
PICS: South African avocados welcomed in Japan as Minister Ronald Lamola secures diplomatic milestones in Tokyo
Dirco said South Africa’s economic diplomatic efforts continue to yield results in 2024, as evidenced by breakthroughs for the avocado sector, and opening of new markets including Japan and China. ( read original story ...)
2 dentists in Osaka Pref. referred to prosecutors over boy’s death after anesthesia
Two dentists at a clinic in Osaka Prefecture were referred to prosecutors on Aug. 26 for allegedly putting a patient with special needs into ... ( read original story ...)
Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City
Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen ( read original story ...)
2024 Tokyo Pro Supershow Bodybuilding Results
The results of the 2024 Tokyo Pro Supershow are here. The show, which invaded Tokyo, Japan on August 25, saw threats from the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions take part in a showdown for gold and invitations for the upcoming Mr. Olympia. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suntory aims for greater US canned cocktail market share, bets on spirits expertise
Japan's Suntory Holdings (SUNTH.UL) is betting on its spirits expertise to boost its share in the U.S. canned cocktails market, said a senior official from the drinks giant that aims to become the global leader in the sector by 2030. ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty is opening a café in Tokyo for her 50th anniversary
Tokyo's Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe will take over Box Cafe & Space in Shibuya 109 from September 13 to October 27. Reservations are now open and can be made online for a fee of ¥600. For more ... ( read original story ...)
Gold bullion scams targeting elderly people on the rise in Japan
A series of gold bullion scam cases targeting elderly people have been reported in Aichi and other prefectures since June, with losses ranging from ¥8 million ($55,500) to ¥100 million, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan draws up plan to develop health care business into growth industry
Japan's health ministry has drawn up a plan to develop the country's medical care sector by tapping overseas resources, such as accepting foreign medical students. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s former leaders couldn’t fix the economy, but will the next PM be able to?
Japan’s economy continues to be plagued by an ageing population and declining workforce, but experts predict increased productivity and GDP growth over the long term. While Kishida is leaving without ... ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for strong typhoon, heavy rains & powerful winds expected
Forecasters warned of heavy rains after a strong typhoon was headed for southern Japan on Monday. A caution for powerful winds and possible transport problems was issued. Typhoon Shanshan is ... ( read original story ...)