The Tokyo Metropolitan Police on Monday arrested a 70-year-old woman over the death of her 102-year-old mother in the city of Kunitachi, Tokyo. Yoko Komine, who is unemployed, allegedly strangled her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop amid US presidential race uncertainty
Tokyo stocks fell Monday as investors unloaded shares amid growing uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. presidential election aft ... ( read original story ...)
I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra
Wiser after her maiden Olympics appearance in Tokyo, Indian table tennis star Manika Batra on Monday said she is focused on taking one match at a time in the upcoming Paris Games and a medal will not ... ( read original story ...)
Seat sale alert: Cebu Pacific offers ‘P1’ Osaka flights
MANILA - Cebu Pacific said on Monday that it is offering flights to Osaka, Japan, for as low as P1 one-way base fare. The Osaka promo fare is on offer until July 31, but does not include other fees ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s budget request to exceed $698 bln for fourth straight year, draft shows
Japanese ministries' budget demand for the next fiscal year is likely to exceed 110 trillion yen ($698 billion) for the fourth straight year, according to a government draft seen by Reuters, as expected interest rate hikes boost debt-servicing costs. ( read original story ...)
Leaders of Australia and Japan react to Biden dropping out of 2024 US presidential race
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday paid tribute to President Joe Biden after his decision to drop out of 2024 US presidential race. ( read original story ...)
Accident halts Tokaido Shinkansen services between Hamamatsu and Nagoya
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services were briefly suspended between Tokyo and Nagoya stations Monday following a derailment incident involving a maintenance train. Central Japan Railway, also ... ( read original story ...)
Newspaper extra on Biden’s withdrawal distributed outside Tokyo Station
A Japanese newspaper distributed an extra edition in central Tokyo on US President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race. ( read original story ...)
Tokaido shinkansen train services partially halted
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services were briefly suspended between Tokyo and Nagoya stations Monday following a derailment incident involving a maintenance train. Central Japan Railway, also ... ( read original story ...)
Why Ariarne Titmus ‘the Terminator’ is primed to top Tokyo Olympic tally
Ariarne Titmus is fitter, stronger, healthier, and swimming better than ever as she looks to defend her titles from Tokyo and continue enhancing her legacy in the pool, writes . ( read original story ...)
Shinkansen bullet train service halted between Tokyo and Nagoya
Shinkansen bullet train service has been suspended between Tokyo and Nagoya from Monday's first trains due to a maintenance vehicle d ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man arrested for putting glue in women’s hair, pretending it was bird poop, to pick them up
Dating can be hard, particularly when making that first move on a person where the chances of rejection are dangerously high. Some people get by on good looks, while others employ charm and wit to win ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland; police say he may be extradited to Japan
Greenland police have arrested Paul Watson, a prominent environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner, on an international warrant issued by Japan. ( read original story ...)
Support Growing for Sapporo Kinen to Achieve G1 Status
The feature race at Sapporo Racecourse is the Aug. 18 Sapporo Kinen (G2), and it is a general belief by local industry leaders that the race should be promoted to grade 1 status. ( read original story ...)
Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland and police say he may be extradited to Japan
Greenland police have arrested a prominent environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan 0-3 under Eddie Jones after big loss to Italy
Japan remains without a win in three matches under returning coach Eddie Jones after losing 42-14 at the Sapporo Dome. ( read original story ...)