The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to another record low last year, according to government data released Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
CITIES IN PERIL: Two decades of change are testing Tokyo’s resilience
By bno - Taipei Office Over the past two decades, Japan has emerged as both a victim of and a laboratory for climate change impacts. Rising temperatures, increasingly erratic weather patterns, and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo AI firm probed after inflating sales
A Tokyo-listed, fast-growing artificial intelligence firm is under investigation for allegedly inflating its sales figures through fictitious transactions, according to sources. ( read original story ...)
Schools in Tokyo ward close campus, cancel classes after threats
TOKYO -- Suspicious messages including threats to "harm as many children as possible" were sent to multiple junior and senior high schools here June 3 and 4, prompting the closures of schools in the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Games athletes to be housed on ‘floating village’ cruise ship in Japan
Athletes at next year’s Asian Games in Japan will stay on a “floating village” cruise ship or in converted shipping containers, with organisers defending the cost-cutting move. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo Switch 2 debuts globally at $450; launch draws long lines in Tokyo, New York and cities worldwide
Nintendo fans worldwide eagerly awaited the launch of the Switch 2, with long lines forming in cities like Tokyo and New York. Priced at $450, the console offers improved hardware and backward ... ( read original story ...)
I Took a Photo of (at Least) 86 Galaxies in a Single Night & Frame! From My Rooftop in Tokyo
See how one night under Tokyo’s skies turned into an epic galaxy hunt—over 86 galaxies in one shot, all from a rooftop! ( read original story ...)
Asian Games: ‘Floating village’ to house thousands of athletes
Athletes at next year's Asian Games in Japan will stay on a "floating village" cruise ship and in converted shipping containers, an organizing official told AFP, defending the ... ( read original story ...)
Here are three hotels to book if you are visiting Osaka for the World Expo
From the Patina Osaka to the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka and Waldorf Astoria Osaka, these new stays offer a retreat from the World Expo buzz. ( read original story ...)
One SUPER SILLY day in Osaka (Exactly what I needed!)
Join me on an exciting adventure as I explore "One SUPER SILLY day in Osaka!" Dive into the vibrant culture and quirky experiences that make this day exactly what I needed! From hilarious encounters ... ( read original story ...)
Governor of Tokyo wants to create a modern city with a four-day workweek
Governor of Tokyo H.E. Yuriko Koike discusses how offering a four-day work is crucial for a healthier work-life balance in a contemporary city. ( read original story ...)
‘Floating village’ to house thousands of Asian Games athletes
Athletes at next year's Asian Games in Japan will stay on a "floating village" cruise ship and in converted shipping containers, an organising official told AFP, defending the cost-cutting move. A ... ( read original story ...)
Annual births fall to another record low in Japan as its population emergency deepens
The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899. The government data released Wednesday showed a 16th straight year of decline and it's faster than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Seek Tariff Review in Latest Negotiations Ahead of G-7
Japan will stick to its stance of seeking a review of all US tariffs in what could be the final ministerial-level talks ahead of a leaders’ summit this month, the nation’s top trade negotiator Ryosei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace counts down to second moon-landing attempt on Friday
U.S. company to achieve a controlled moon landing as it prepares for the touchdown of its second uncrewed spacecraft on Friday, two years after its inaugural mission ended in failure. ( read original story ...)
Toyota is Japan Inc’s ultimate value contrarian
Japan’s efficiency push has a new and conflicted flag bearer in the form of its largest listed company. Toyota Motor’s resistance to the official drive to streamline corporate structures in pursuit of ... ( read original story ...)