Shannon Osaka, a climate reporter at The Washington Post has switched beats and will now cover gymnastics. Osaka joined the Post in August 2022 from Grist, where she was a reporter covering climate policy and solutions. ( read original story ...)
Osaka arson suspect dies without giving apology, reason
OSAKA—The death of the suspected arsonist in the Dec. 17 clinic fire here has left police with unanswered questions and bereaved family members with a sense of dread that they may never receive ... ( read original story ...)
G7 energy, environmental ministers to meet in Sapporo
Ministers from the Group of Seven nations will hold talks on energy, climate and environment for two days from Saturday in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo. Decarbonizing the auto industry is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fujii Kaze Announces First International Tour
This song has since gone global, spreading from Asian countries to Europe, Latin and North Americas, reaching No. 1 on Spotify’s viral charts in each region.More from BillboardRich Paul Had an Adorable Moment With Adele While LivestreamingSara Bareilles, ( read original story ...)
Kerley and Norman star in Yokohama 100m clash, Fraser-Pryce returns to Nairobi
Kerley claimed the 100m crown at last year’s World Athletics Championships in Oregon, where his US compatriot Norman won the 400m title. The versatile sprinters have previously clashed in 10 finals ... ( read original story ...)
TAKE A LOOK-Japan hosts G7 ministers’ meeting on climate, energy and environment in Sapporo
Japan needs to import much of its energy, from oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG), putting a clean energy transition at the core of domestic and foreign policy for this year's chair of the Group of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese government grants Osaka right to build nation’s first casino resort
The Japanese government has announced plans to create an integrated casino resort on the island of Yumeshima, which was constructed in the Osaka Bay. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves $13.5 billion Osaka resort, country’s first casino
Japan on Friday approved a plan to build the country's first casino in the western city of Osaka, paving the way for a 1.8 trillion yen ($13.5 billion) resort set to open in 2029, aimed at attracting ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka casino, Japan’s first, gets green light from the Kishida government
The “integrated resort” will be built on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay. Opening is set for late 2029. It is expected to attract 20 million tourists per year, but many Japane ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves controversial plan to open first casino in Osaka to lure tourists
Casino resort to include conference facilities, exhibition hall, hotel and theater and is expected to open in autumn 2029, 4 years after Osaka hosts World Expo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves its first legal casino to be built in Osaka
The Japanese government yesterday said it has approved a controversial plan to build the country’s first legal casino in Osaka, hoping to draw tourists after years of wrangling. The local governments ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Shimizu warns of ‘extremely high’ uncertainty over Japan’s economy
Assistant Governor Tokiko Shimizu said on Friday there had been "extremely high" uncertainty regarding Japan's economy, as slowing global growth and recent financial market stress cloud its ... ( read original story ...)
G7 ministers to offer cautious backing of Japan’s climate strategy – draft
By Kate Abnett and Makiko Yamazaki BRUSSELS/TOKYO (Reuters) -Climate ministers from the Group of Seven countries are set to agree that ammonia could be used to cut emissions from fossil fuel-based ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea to hold first security talks in 5 years, Tokyo says
Japan and South Korea will hold security talks in Seoul on April 17, the first such meeting since March 2018, Japanese foreign and defense ministries announced on Friday. ( read original story ...)
I flew from Tokyo to LA on Japan’s largest airline. The spacious and comfortable cabin made the 10-hour ride easy.
Japanese carrier ANA operates the world's largest fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, each boasting generous legroom and a footrest in economy. ( read original story ...)
Long to-do list for Osaka casino, 2030 target tight: pundits
Referring to key partners on the planned scheme, Joji Kokuyro, managing director of Japan-based industry consultancy Bay City Ventures Ltd, stated: “There is still the need for Osaka and the MGM [Resorts International]/Orix [Corp] consortium to sign their final agreement, ( read original story ...)