As a record number of Australians head to Japan, some restaurants and tourist attractions are implementing two-tiered pricing systems for visitors and locals. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets hit with ‘veteran’ reality: ‘Made me sit down in silence…’
But before the main action starts, fans will have a chance to see four star mixed doubles compete at Flushing Meadows. For their rivals Osaka, 26, and 29-year-old Kyrgios will have Coco Gauff, 20, and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo event recreates Gaza carnage to highlight Palestinians’ plight
Tokyo street event meant to raise public awareness also decries catastrophic hospital conditions in embattled Gaza ... ( read original story ...)
Hijacking Tokyo gubernatorial election poster boards ‘a great success’: NHK Party leader
The leader of a political group has called the "hijacking" of Tokyo gubernatorial election campaign boards with identical posters "a great su・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Smith stars as England cruise past Japan in Tokyo
Marcus Smith boosts his chances of retaining England's number 10 jersey for their upcoming series with New Zealand after starring in a comfortable win over Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan SDF member sues gov’t for unfair treatment after harassment complaint leaked
Defense Forces (SDF) in Hokkaido has filed a lawsuit demanding 2.2 million yen (about $13,700) in compensation from the central government, saying he was unfairly treated after his complaint about ... ( read original story ...)
23-year-old man gets 18 years in prison for murder of ex-girlfriend in Yokohama
The Yokohama District Court has sentenced a 23-year-old man to 18 in years in prison for killing his 18-year-old former girlfriend last year. Haruki Ito, a company employee, had pleaded guilty to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shinjuku bans street drinking at night on Halloween
The assembly of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward unanimously enacted an ordinance on Friday to ban street drinking at night in certain entertainment districts during the Halloween period. Street drinking at night will be banned in Shinjuku 3-chome and Kabukicho 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Haason Reddick is vacationing in Tokyo after blowing off Jets’ minicamp
Yet, Haason Reddick has shown he isn’t like every NFL player. On Thursday, the Jets’ two-time Pro Bowl defensive end revealed he is in Tokyo through an Instagram story on what seems to be a leisurely vacation. Reddick is captured strolling the streets and wrote “The Lost Samurai” over the video clip. ( read original ...
Malayan tapir dead on arrival in Taiwan after flight from Japan
The “Zoorasia” zoo in Yokohama sent Hideo to be taken on board a Japan Air Lines flight after 7 p.m. Friday (June 21). The aircraft arrived at Taoyuan International Airport around 8:30 p.m., with zoo ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily
The entrenched rule of Japan’s right - leaning Liberal Democratic Party, along with the country’s deep-rooted traditional family values, have prevented progress in reproductive rights, said Yukako Ohashi, a writer and member of the Women’s Network for Reproductive Freedom. ( read original story ...)
Record-breaking rise in deadly infections in Japan renews focus on the mysteries of strep
A record-breaking rise in potentially fatal infections in Japan is bringing attention to persistent, unanswered questions about Group A strep bacteria. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to supply RY53 OE tires on Toyota Hilux Champ pickup
Yokohama Rubber said its RY53 is a tire specifically for light trucks that features wear resistance and fuel efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Man killed in suspected bear attack in Japan
A 58-year-old man has been killed in a suspected bear attack in Japan. Construction worker Yasuhiro Kobayashi was found in a forest in Nagano Prefecture on Friday afternoon. He had large wounds on his ... ( read original story ...)
Basketball: Japan sweeps Australia in women’s Olympic warm-up series
Japan completed a morale-boosting two-game sweep of world No. 3 Australia with a 95-87 win Friday in the women's basketball Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Hiroto Takahashi pitches Dragons to win over Carp
Hiroto Takahashi, a member of Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic team, threw seven dominant innings as the Chunichi Dragons edged t ... ( read original story ...)