The one thing stereotypes have in common is that they usually contain at least a few grains of truth. Sometimes, as with the city of Osaka, they exceed reality. Osakans, you might say, have a certain ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo would lose its soul’: anger over plans to redevelop historic city park
Campaigners say turning Meiji Jingu Gaien into a commercial hub will destroy 1,000 trees and area’s architectural heritage ( read original story ...)
Changes promised to Japan’s ‘Rising Horses’ ritual
A controversial horse festival in Japan has promised changes in line with animal welfare after being accused of animal cruelty. At the Ageuma Shinji, or Rising Horses, festival young men dressed as ... ( read original story ...)
Yamashita suggests Sapporo 2030 bid unlikely upon JOC re-election
Yasuhiro Yamashita has cast doubts over the Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games bid following his re-election as Japanese Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Kanye West and ‘wife’ Bianca Censori reportedly browse sex toys while shopping in Tokyo
The disgraced “Jesus Walks” rapper and his alleged wife were seen traipsing around the Japanese capital, where they apparently walked around unnoticed. ( read original story ...)
Virgin Australia Lands in Tokyo
DALLAS — Virgin Australia (VA) has touched down in Japan, following its maiden flight to Haneda, Tokyo. To commemorate the occasion, VA introduced a Japanese-inspired menu for the service, which ... ( read original story ...)
Former Michigan State basketball star Aaron Henry signs with Japanese team
League, along with a season in France that was cut short due to injury, former Michigan State basketball forward Aaron Henry will now head to Japan to continue his pro basketball career, where he ... ( read original story ...)
Green Shipping Corridor Planned Between Los Angeles and Nagoya
The two port authorities have signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden cooperation on sustainability initiatives over the next three years. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Spy Buildup Faces Obstacles
Japan’s efforts to re-arm in response to escalating threats from China and North Korea are well-known. Less understood are controversial efforts by some in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to reestablish world class intelligence and counterespionage capabilities. Not everyone is on board. ( read original story ...)
GLOBAL: Ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya working on green shipping corridor
Bunkerspot provides news, in-depth analysis, expert comment and price indications for the global marine fuels industry ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation points to broadening price pressure, tests dovish BOJ stance
Core inflation in Japan's capital perked up in June and remained above the central bank's 2% target for the 13th month, a sign price hikes were spreading to broader sectors of the economy and keeping ... ( read original story ...)
Rahm “the un-diplomat” Emanuel reports from Japan
Rahm Emanuel, U.S. ambassador to Japan, tells the behind-the-scenes story of how Joe Biden is organizing America’s allies to counter Chinese & Russian “coercion.” ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Japan aims to become major offshore wind energy producer
Japan plans to become one of the world's top offshore wind energy producers, joining the likes of China and the United Kingdom, as it makes the transition to a zero-emission economy while also seeking ... ( read original story ...)
Critics of Tokyo redevelopment accuse city of catering only to commercial interests
Critics of the planned redevelopment of a beloved centuries-old Tokyo park and historic sports stadiums accused the government in court on Thursday of ignoring the wishes of residents and catering to commercial interests. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Close Lower
Tokyo shares closed lower Friday after New York stocks ended mixed overnight, despite some support from a cheap yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan would welcome EU lifting restrictions on food
Japan would welcome the European Union's lifting of restrictions on food imports imposed after a 2011 nuclear accident triggered by a major earthquake and tsunami, a government spokesperson said on ... ( read original story ...)