Passengers evacuated a train in a central subway station in Tokyo after a man was seen carrying a knife on Sunday, local media reported. Three were injured during the rush to get off the train. At ... ( read original story ...)
I’ve slept in hotels around the world but was surprised to find a flashlight in every room in Japan. I was shocked to find out their purpose.
On a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, Insider's reporter found a flashlight in every hotel room. She learned they're there for emergencies like earthquakes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Yamanote Line train evacuated over passenger with knife
Passengers evacuated a train in central Tokyo on Sunday after a man was spotted carrying a knife. Three people were injured in the rush to get off the train. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for beating his wife in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his wife. According to police, the incident occurred at the couple’s home at around 12 noon on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Wealthy expats reject ‘unfriendly’ Tokyo for onerous work culture and slum-like housing
Tokyo ranked in the bottom 10 cities for expats to live in 2022 owing to its onerous work culture and 'unfriendliness' ... ( read original story ...)
Vacant public apartment space in Tokyo made available to young artists
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has turned vacant space in public housing into studios for young artists. The project was launched in April to provide young artists with space for creating and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s military considers adopting Musk’s Starlink satellite service -media
Japan's military is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service with an eye to adopting the technology next fiscal year, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, citing unnamed government ... ( read original story ...)
China targets weakest link in Washington-Tokyo-Seoul triad
China has aligned with South Korea's opposition in an effort to sway public sentiment and prevent the three countries from drawing closer, according to South Korean pundits. "China always goes for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Mulling Using Starlink, Yomiuri Says
Japan’s Self-Defence Forces are considering using Starlink, the satellite communications network of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the Yomiuri newspaper reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan sweeps 2023 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, United States girls finish second
To no one’s great surprise, Japan wound up sweeping top honors on the final day of the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup Supported by Japan Airlines — though it wound up more stressful than perhaps anyone ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Shinji Kagawa scores as Cerezo hit 4 to down Consadole
Former Japan No. 10 Shinji Kagawa scored a fine chip to complete the scoring as clinical Cerezo Osaka cruised past Consadole Sappor ... ( read original story ...)
She Lost Her Engagement Ring On The Streets Of Tokyo And Miraculously Managed To Get It Back When A Stranger Found It
Losing a sentimental item in a major city is an experience no one wants to have. The stress, grief, and little hope you’re left with can be so hard to manage, but you would do anything to try to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s plan to boost its birthrate raises doubt. But one city has reason for hope
For years, Japanese leaders have tried to halt the country's falling birthrate. They might find lessons in the city of Akashi, whose population has been growing. ( read original story ...)
Inside Tokyo’s alpaca petting zoo
Nana Ide smiles while she feeds alpacas named Satsuki and Akane during her visit to Alpaca Fureai Land in Tokyo, Japan, June 21, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mourns Battle of Okinawa on anniversary amid fear of new conflict with China
Japan mourned the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, one of the fiercest conflicts in World War II, on Friday while addressing tensions over a more aggressive China. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s First Truck/Bus Tire to be OE on an EV
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has began supplying its RY01C tires to the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation for OE use. ( read original story ...)