Japanese weather officials said on Saturday that the rainy season appears to be over in Tokyo and surrounding areas as well as the northeastern Tohoku region. ( read original story ...)
‘Video voyeur hunter’ in Nagoya accused of voyeurism
Miwa stands accused of putting his smartphone up the skirt of a 15-year-old girl from behind to take a video on an escalator in a train station in Nagoya's Nishi Ward at around 7:55 a.m. on July 20. ( read original story ...)
Cat photos exhibited in Osaka as photographer reveals tips for cute snapshots
A photo exhibition of cats spotted in Japan throughout the seasons is underway at a department store here, and 72-year-old animal photographe･･･ ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s boyfriend condemns “slaves” for interest in new daughter
Rapper Cordae, Naomi Osaka's boyfriend and the father of her newly born daughter Shai, sent a message to followers that consistently ask about his daughter."Don't be a slave to the algorithm," the rapper wrote on one of his Instagram Stories probably referring to the social media platform's engagement-rewarding systems. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to team up with British Council for junior high school English speaking tests
The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education is set to partner with the British Council's Japanese arm in running speaking tests for students at ... ( read original story ...)
Mystery beer on tap at Stone Brewing’s bistros foreshadows multi-million-dollar expansion
At Stone Brewing's bistros in San Diego and Escondido, California, there's a mystery beer on tap. It is identified on the menu only as "experimental lager." That beer is Stone's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA to invest $300 million in green tech-focused start-ups
Japan's top liquefied natural gas buyer JERA will invest $300 million in green technology-focused start-ups through a newly created in-house unit, it said on Friday, as part of the country's efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. ( read original story ...)
The boxing club of Tokyo University of Agriculture, which has produced Kazusho Ioka and others, is also in a unique situation: “A series of marijuana problems have occurred in …
A member of the boxing club of Tokyo University of Agriculture and an alumnus of the rugby club of Kyoto Seisho High School. ...... A number of people involved in prestigious athletic associations ... ( read original story ...)
Pokémon TCG Players Outraged After Yokohama Open Is Cancelled
A series of disappointing decisions and limited communication has left the Pokémon TCG community frustrated ahead of the World Championship ... ( read original story ...)
A Kew Heavins exclusive: Disastrous start for Rodgers, as Celtic in crisis after Yokohama implosion
It’s all coming apart at the seams for Brendan Rodgers since his box office return to Celtic Park. After a 6-4 defeat to Yokohama F Marinos, it looks like his Celtic side are a bunch of box office ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top financial diplomat signals chance of BOJ policy tweaks
Japan's top financial diplomat on Friday suggested the central bank may tweak its approach to monetary stimulus at its next policy meeting, due to "signs of changes" in corporate behaviour on wage growth and price rises. ( read original story ...)
‘Oppenheimer’ is now playing in theaters around the world — except in Japan. Here’s why.
"Oppenheimer" hasn't got a Japanese release date yet, but the country hasn't completely banned the Christopher Nolan movie. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 two years on: the Games’ legacy continues as sports activities flourish
Two years ago, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 brought the world together through sport, in a joint celebration of ... ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors seek 25-yr jail term for Tokyo ‘Joker’ train attacker
Prosecutors on Friday sought a 25-year jail sentence for a man charged with attempted murder and arson while dressed in a Joker costu ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Restricts Japanese Seafood, Escalating Tensions with Tokyo
China says public health comes first, defends its move; Tokyo says it will release treated Fukushima water after addressing 'reputational damages' ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Haneda airport reopens Terminal 2
Tokyo Haneda International Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2) facility has reopened after a hiatus of more than three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)