A fire has broken out at Yokohama Chinatown in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. Local fire and police officials say they received reports shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Friday that smoke was rising and ... ( read original story ...)
Multiple buildings reported on fire in Yokohama’s Chinatown
A fire broke out in Yokohama's Chinatown on Friday afternoon, with multiple buildings still on fire, police and fire department officials said. It is not yet known if there have been any injuries or ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Corp. to Build Large-Scale AI Data Center in Osaka
SoftBank Corp.plans to build a large-scale data center for artificial intelligence applications at Sharp Corp.’s Sakai plant in Osaka, Japan.The Japanese telecom unit of SoftBank Group said Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida maintains 2037 target for Tokyo-Osaka maglev line
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday that the government hopes relevant parties will keep aiming for the full completion of a magnetic levitation train line due to connect Tokyo and Osaka by ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Yosakoi Soran Festival kicks off in Sapporo
The 33rd Yosakoi Soran Festival started on June 5 in the city of Sapporo, Hokkaido. Events were held on the main stage in the city. Some 350 students ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s births just fell to a new record low. Tokyo hopes a dating app can turn that around
Japan’s fertility rate, which has seen a precipitous fall for many years, has reached another record low as the government ramps up efforts to encourage young people to get married and start families ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s revised Q1 GDP seen falling less than first reported on capex upgrade – Reuters poll
The Japanese economy likely contracted at a slightly slower pace than initially reported in January-March due to upgrades to capital spending figures, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, although risks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has ways to avoid a sovereign debt crunch
As interest rates rise, investors are once again fretting about the sustainability of government debt across the developed world. Attention naturally turns to the country with the highest debt load ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area is now open. Here’s what awaits visitors
Tokyo DisneySea – the global brand’s only ocean-themed park – has just unveiled its long-awaited expansion to the public. The new themed land, called Fantasy Springs, combines the worlds of three ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat ahead of US jobs data
Tokyo stocks opened nearly flat Friday as investors looked to U.S. employment data for May due out later in the day for clues about t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan consumer spending rises in April for first time in 14 months
Japanese household spending rose for the first time in 14 months in April from the year earlier, data showed on Friday, although the tepid growth showed consumers remained reluctant to loosen their ... ( read original story ...)
UFO investigation launched in Japan after U.S. report designates region as “hotspot” for sightings
If UFOs turn out to be "cutting-edge secret weapons or spying drones in disguise, they can pose a significant threat," one lawmaker said. ( read original story ...)
Heat-switch device boosts lunar rover longevity in harsh moon climate
Astronauts driving a vehicle around the landscape of the moon must not only face dangers related to zero gravity and falling into craters, but also the problem of extreme fluctuations in temperature. ( read original story ...)
2025 Toyota Crown Signia First Drive: Venza replacement puts efficiency and fashion first
Then there’s the name. Besides sounding like a business hotel in Nagoya, take a look at the pictures above and note that “Signia” doesn’t appear anywhere on the car, with “CROWN” instead taking the ... ( read original story ...)
MHIEC Receives Order to Rebuild Waste-to-Energy Plant in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order from Yokohama City to rebuild the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US, South Korean coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan’s coast as China concerns rise
Japanese, U.S. and South Korean coast guard vessels have conducted their first three-way drill off Japan’s coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness ... ( read original story ...)