Nearly 50 percent of voters in Sapporo do not want the city to host the 2030 Winter Games, a key issue in the mayoral election scheduled for April 9, an Asahi Shimbun survey showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan, land of the hybrid car, takes slowly to EVs
Atsushi Ikeda loves his car so much that he founded a club for Tesla owners, but his embrace of an electric vehicle makes him something of an outlier in Japan.When Ikeda went looking for a car that was "affordable, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on tech shares after weak U.S. data
Tokyo stocks dropped Thursday morning, weighed down by technology shares after their U.S. counterparts declined overnight on the back of weaker-than-expected economic indicators. The 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘sushi terrorism’ spree has led to 2 more arrests by the nation’s police force
Japan's 'sushi terrorism' has led to a viral, unhygienic prank of mishandling sushi on conveyor belts at restaurants. 2 more have been arrested by the Japanese police. ( read original story ...)
Mentally disabled couple in Japan overcome social stigma, get married aged 62
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- A Japanese couple with intellectual disabilities, whose relationship blossomed some three decades ago, finally tied the knot at the age of 62, overcoming resistance from family ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from watching videos on their phones
Debu-chan, a ramen restaurant in Tokyo’s “ramen battlefield,” recently implemented a new rule banning customers from watching videos on their phones while dining. Kota Kai, the restaurant’s owner, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens up on ‘unique’ baby name and extra motivation to return to tennis
Naomi Osaka has vowed to return to competitive tennis with extra motivation following the birth of her first child. The former world No.1 announced she was pregnant in January and is missing the ... ( read original story ...)
Bling-Bling! North West Flaunts $4K Purses in Tokyo With Mom Kim Kardashian, Sister Chicago
Bringing the bling to Japan! Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West carted $4,000 worth of purses while visiting Tokyo with her mom and sister Chicago West. “Hedgehog Cafe,” the SKKN founder, 42, ... ( read original story ...)
North West, 9, carries $4K worth of designer bags in Tokyo
This kid has vacation style in the bag. Kim Kardashian showed off another fun outing with her kids while in Tokyo this week, and 9-year-old daughter, North West, stole the show as per usual in pastel ... ( read original story ...)
Pregnant Naomi Osaka Talks Cravings and Leaning Toward a ‘Unique’ Baby Name [Exclusive]
Naomi Osaka tells PEOPLE about her pregnancy cravings and why mental health is more important than ever as a mom-to-beNaomi Osaka is opening up about her pregnancy experience so far.The tennis pro, 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants G7 agreement to accelerate decarbonisation efforts
G7 chair Japan to host key ministerial meet in Sapporo on April 15-16 Japan wants G7 to speed up decarbonisation efforts - industry minister Nishimura LNG needs investments as transition fuel - ... ( read original story ...)
Trade show in Tokyo showcases fashion and tech
A fashion trade show has kicked off in Tokyo that's giving a look at the latest styles while offering a glimpse of how technology could reshape the industry. ( read original story ...)
2023 Sapporo Cherry Blossom Guide: The Top Spots for Sakura Viewing and Dates
As Hokkaido’s long winter season comes to a close, the melting ice and warm weather signify the beginning of spring. Living in Sapporo for four years now, spring is one of my favorite seasons as the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confirms her baby’s due date and reveals Grand Slam and Olympic goals
Naomi Osaka has made it clear that she wants to return to competitive tennis after giving birth to her first child and she is setting herself some big targets, not just for 2024 but also for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t appeals high court decision awarding damages to forced sterilization victims
OSAKA -- The Japanese government has appealed an Osaka High Court ruling that deemed the now-defunct eugenics protection law to be unconstitutional and ordered the state to compensate five people who ... ( read original story ...)
Konami has opened a new “creators first” studio in Osaka and raises its staff’s salary
Silent Hill developer and pachinko machine producer Konami has opened up a new studio in Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)