SINGAPORE - A former diplomat who secretly filmed a boy at a public bath in Tokyo, among other acts of voyeurism, was fined 300,000 yen (S$2,600) on June 13, reported the Japanese media. Sim Siong ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets poised for slightly lower open ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision
While the Bank of Japan is expected to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged, the bank is reportedly considering reducing its JGB holdings. ( read original story ...)
Singapore diplomat fined ¥300,000 for Tokyo bathhouse voyeurism
A Japanese summary court on Thursday fined a former counselor at the Singapore Embassy 300,000 yen after he secretly took images of a naked schoolboy at a public bath in Tokyo earlier this year. Sim ... ( read original story ...)
Eating small fish whole can prolong life expectancy, a Japanese study finds
A new study has found evidence linking the intake of small fish, eaten whole, with a reduced risk of all-cause and cancer mortality in Japanese women. Conducted by Dr. Chinatsu Kasahara, Associate ... ( read original story ...)
Five women launch lawsuit in Tokyo for right to undergo voluntary sterilisation in Japan
Women in Japan face a $4,800 fine if they have a sterilisation procedure without their spouse's consent, but there is now a fight to have that changed. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West’s Wife Bianca Censori Exposes Her Derriere In Racy Leotard During Tokyo Outing
Bianca Censori recently stepped out in Tokyo for an outing with her husband, Kanye West, while rocking a head-turning leotard. ( read original story ...)
A man born in Japan — where tipping is rude — is part of a growing number of Americans rejecting tipping in the US
Ken Ozeki shared his thoughts on not tipping in the US, influenced by high prices, digital registers, and experiences traveling in his native Japan. ( read original story ...)
Elderly Couple Who Show Off Daily Outfits Online Were Oblivious to Viral Fame — Until Friend from Japan Called (Exclusive)
Yuri Kim tells PEOPLE about filming daily videos of her parents, Aki and Koichi, and their outfits. Their account has gone viral on social media with 245,000 followers on TikTok. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets Olympics news she was dreaming of as Emma Raducanu left sweating
With one appearing to go to Osaka it means that Emma Raducanu has an even smaller chance of getting the last remaining wildcard. The official rankings cut-off for the Olympics has passed, with this ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has just received news she was hoping for
World No. 125 Naomi Osaka has received the news she was hoping for as the Japanese tennis star has been given the green light to compete at the Paris Olympics after receiving a special ranking, the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka advances in Wimbledon warm-up
Former world number one Naomi Osaka blasted her way into the quarterfinals of the 's-Hertogenbosch grass court tournament on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) with a rapid-fire straight sets victory as ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Vice’ Bosses on Max Cancellation and Holding Out Hope for a Potential Season 3: ‘We Don’t Accept the Condolences Yet’
Season 2 broadened the story’s focus from Jake to a larger ensemble, while also bringing his long-simmering conflict with ascendant boss Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida) to a head. The finale offered a ... ( read original story ...)
Former Singapore diplomat fined for taking nude photos of male customers in Tokyo bathhouse
SINGAPORE: A former diplomat who secretly filmed a boy at a public bath in Tokyo, among other acts of voyeurism, was fined 300,000 yen (S$2,600) on June 13, reported the Japanese media. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court rules against government welfare benefit cut in 18th such decision
A court in Tokyo has overturned the central government's decision to lower welfare benefits in phases from 2013. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say this is the 18th such ruling that found the decision ... ( read original story ...)
‘s-Hertogenbosch: Naomi Osaka destroys rival to set up QF showdown vs Slam champ
Naomi Osaka has continued her great start to the grass season as the former world No. 1 destroyed Dutch qualifier Suzan Lamens 6-2 6-2 to safely progress into the 's-Hertogenbosch quarterfinal. Osaka, ( read original story ...)
Here’s Why Tokyo Disneyland Can Be Cheaper To Visit Than Disney Parks In America
Take your Disney trip up a level this year and go international - you'd be surprised at how affordable a visit to Tokyo Disneyland can actually be! ( read original story ...)