A police sergeant who injured a fellow officer with an aggressive judo chokehold and a chief inspector who punched another officer that gave ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
A Jeweler in Tokyo Reshapes Clients’ Keepsakes
The word means “custom made” in Japanese. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo When the department stores that sold her Plant/Plant jewelry line stopped ordering at the height of the pandemic, Sae Asaoka realized she was in danger of going out of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors
Tokyo is a bustling city, where tradition meets modernity. The Japanese capital has so much to offer visitors that we partnered with some of its most dedicated Ambassadors to help you discover their favourite spots and experiences. Watch our adventures with them in the episodes below. ( read original story ...)
Manila to get more radars and boats from Tokyo under new military aid tranche
The grant is intended to help strengthen the capabilities of the Philippines' navy and air force, the Foreign Ministry says. ( read original story ...)
Person on electric stand-up scooter spotted on Tokyo expressway
The operator of an expressway network in the Tokyo metropolitan area is calling for caution after a person was spotted on an electric stand-up scooter on the expressway at nighttime. ( read original story ...)
Electric scooter seen unlawfully entering Tokyo expressway
An electric scooter was spotted early Tuesday morning on the Metropolitan Expressway in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, prompting highway officials to release video footage on social media to warn riders of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nankai Railway to buy control of Osaka landmark Tsutenkaku
The operator of Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku tower tourist attraction plans to become part of a railway company to help it plan for the future. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s World Expo 2024 golden opportunity for Malaysia, says new Japanese ambassador
The upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka will be a golden opportunity for Malaysia to shine on the global stage, says Japanese ambassador to Malaysia Shikata Noriyuki. Read full story ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba says no plan to revise joint BOJ statement
Japan's government has no plans to revise a joint statement with the central bank that focused on pulling the economy out of deflation, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Harry Potter Sword Replicas Recalled In Japan For Being “Too Authentic”
Harry Potter sword replicas sold at a theme park in Japan have been recalled for being too authentic, potentially violating the anti-weapons law, Warner Bros. Studios Japan and media have said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s virtuous M&A circle starts with 7-Eleven
The battle for control of Japan’s Seven & i is being cheered in Tokyo as evidence of improving efficiencies of the world’s third-largest economy. Officials can hasten a virtuous circle of dealmaking ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama releasing more sizes for Trelleborg ag tires
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. (YOHTA) is introducing more than 15 new sizes for its Trelleborg TM1000 ProgressiveTraction tire range. ( read original story ...)
‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Stuns Tokyo Audiences With Authentic Celebration of Saudi & Japanese Music
The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir was formed in 2019 and began its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour to share Saudi Arabian musical culture with the world. The Tokyo concert was its fifth, following performances in Paris, Mexico City, New York, and London. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s famous sake joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts
LUQUE, Paraguay -- Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Proposes 4 Working Days For Workers To Boost Birth Rate
The Governor of Tokyo, the Japan's capital, Yuriko Koike has unveiled plan to introduce a four-day workweek for government workers as part of a nationwide ( read original story ...)
Athletes Unlimited Softball League includes Bandits among team names for 2025 launch
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has announced that its team names will be the Bandits, Blaze, Talons and Volts. They are not yet affiliated with cities. ( read original story ...)