TOKYO -- Married women in Tokyo give birth to more babies than the national average, but the city's total fertility rate has dropped to the lowest level among Japan's 47 prefectures. This decline is largely attributed to an increase in unmarried women ... ( read original story ...)
‘Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated’ say Japan’s last survivors
Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future. ( read original story ...)
Skytree Tower in Tokyo lit in Olympic and French colours to mark start of Olympics
The tallest tower in Tokyo, the Skytree, was lit up in red, white and blue, and bedazzled with the Olympic rings, to mark the beginning of the games in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Rokkatei 六花亭 Cafe, SAPPORO – Famous For Iconic Marusei Butter Sandwich, Must-Visit For Hokkaido Souvenirs And Sweet Treats
Rokkatei's famous Marusei Butter Sandwich and many more Signature Sweets at their Sapporo Main Store in Hokkaido ... ( read original story ...)
Skateboarder Jagger Eaton won bronze in Tokyo on broken ankle. Can he podium in Paris?
Jagger Eaton won bronze in men's street at the Tokyo Olympics with a broken ankle. The three years since haven't been easy, but he's ready for Paris. ( read original story ...)
Japan touts G20 reaffirmation of forex commitments as key achievement
Japan sees the reaffirmation in the latest G20 joint statement of existing commitments against excessive foreign exchange volatility as one of the major achievements, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Ginowan Mayor found dead in hotel room
The mayor of the city of Ginowan in the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa was found dead in a Tokyo hotel on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Plan to Tackle Falling Birth Rate
Japan's Foreign Ministry says the government aims to get the country's demographic makeup back on track by 2030. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s boyfriend Cordae shows his support in adorable fashion, encourages the Japanese to clinch gold at Paris Olympics
Naomi Osaka's boyfriend, Cordae recently showed his support for the Japanese tennis star and encouraged her to win gold as she gears up to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Most Asia-Pacific markets rebound after sell-off as investors assess Tokyo CPI, await U.S. inflation data
The U.S. personal core expenditure index reading for June, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, will be released late Friday.Asia-Pacific markets mostly rebounded Friday, after Thursday's ... ( read original story ...)
Super swimming & shared gold: Best moments from Tokyo 2020
Watch the best moments from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, featuring Adam Peaty, Tom Daley and a shared gold in the high jump. ( read original story ...)
The Neeraj Effect at the Olympics: That gold in Tokyo was a ‘moon landing’, inspiring Indian athletes across sports
Indian sport's relationship with the Olympic Games is not complicated. We simply seek our best reflection in its large, alluring, yet very sharp eyes. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber enhancing tyre design with explainable AI
Yokohama Rubber is enhancing its tyre development with explainable AI, a system that especially helps inexperienced designers ( read original story ...)
“Find Naomi Osaka” – Gymnast Lynnzee Brown reacts to the Japanese trying to secure a Haitian pin at Paris Olympics 2024
Gymnast Lynnzee Brown recently reacted to Naomi Osaka trying to secure a Haitian pin at the 2024 Paris Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA to launch new gas-fired power plant to avoid electricity shortages
Japan's biggest power generator JERA said on Friday it will start a unit of a new 2.34 gigawatt (GW) gas-fired power station at Goi in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Aug. 1 to help avoid electricity shortages during peak summer demand season. ( read original story ...)
Japan Watchdog Deals Blow to Tsuruga Nuclear Restart Plan
Japan’s nuclear regulator said that the Tsuruga No. 2 reactor, operated by Japan Atomic Power Co., doesn’t meet mandatory regulatory standards due to a potentially active earthquake fault line underneath, ( read original story ...)