Japan has sanctioned Russia and given financial aid to Ukraine, but it hasn't sent any weapons to be used in the conflict. ( read original story ...)
Cup Noodles Japan shows off noodle fork
Nissin Cup Noodles Japan has caused a stir on social media with its latest creation: a fork that looks like it is made of instant noodles. On May 1, the company's official Twitter account, @cupnoodle_jp, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo pushes back as Atlantic Canada rails against imports of Russian crab
Atlantic fishers are feeling the pinch as Japan brings in cheap Russian product rather than Canadian snow crabs. Federal ministers and provincial premiers now say they are raising the issue with ... ( read original story ...)
Former Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer to make Japanese baseball debut Wednesday
Trevor Bauer is set to make his Japanese baseball debut Wednesday for Nippon Professional Baseball's Yokohama DeNA BayStars after he was released by MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers in January following his ... ( read original story ...)
The second Japan Web3 Hackathon competition, Tokyo Web3 Spring Hackathon, is about to officially begin
CGV FoF recently sponsored one of the most influential Web3 offline summits in Japan, the TEAMZ Web3 Summit 2023, and will organize the Tokyo Web3 Spring Hackathon (TWSH) Demo Day event at Toranomon Hills on the first day of the summit ( May 17th) in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Bauer a celebrity in Japan despite sexual assault claims
Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer is about to start his first game for his new team — the Yokohama BayStars. Bauer was shunned by Major League Baseball after claims of domestic violence and sexual ... ( read original story ...)
Mega Man Merchandise Pop Up Shop Will Appear in Japan in May
A new Mega Man pop up shop with merchandise will appear in Marui City Yokohama from May 13-22, 2023. Original goods from the Mega Man series will be available for sale. The lineup includes graphic ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Vissel Kobe Prediction: Guests Are Nearly Unstoppable
The J1 League resumes with Nagoya Grampus clashing with Vissel Kobe in another fascinating league bluster. The guests who enjoy a dapper momentum of victory, look to prove pundits wrong and send the ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-MLB ace Trevor Bauer called ‘disrespectful’ by new teammate
Trevor Bauer has joined the Yokohama BayStars minor league team after failing to sign with an MLB team following his suspension. ( read original story ...)
Rahm Emanuel faces pushback in Japan for pushing ‘LGBTQ ideology’
Japanese journalist Masako Ganaha tells the U.S. ambassador to 'fix Chicago before ruining my country' as Japan considers anti-discrimination legislation ahead of hosting the G7. ( read original story ...)
Column: Asia’s LNG imports slip as soft China, Japan outweigh stronger India
Asia's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fell in April as major buyers China and Japan trimmed purchases, offsetting small gains among South Asian countries. ( read original story ...)
Variety of rare clay figures found at ancient tomb in Osaka
In a rare find, researchers unearthed various “haniwa” (clay figures) in the shapes of humans, animals and houses from a newly discovered kofun burial mound dating to the late fifth century here. ( read original story ...)
10 million yen uncovered at Sapporo recycling facility goes to city after no owner found
Ownership of 10 million yen (about $73,000) in cash that was found at a recycling center in this city's Kita Ward has been transferred to t・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ban upskirting in stronger sex crime laws
Lawmakers are introducing Japan's first laws against taking sexually exploitative photos or videos of others without consent. The bill against "photo voyeurism" would prohibit acts such as upskirting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ban upskirting in sweeping sex crime reforms
Lawmakers are introducing Japan's first laws against taking sexually exploitative photos or videos of others without consent. The bill against "photo voyeurism" would prohibit acts such as upskirting ... ( read original story ...)
10 million yen uncovered at Sapporo garbage facility goes to city after no owner found
Ownership of 10 million yen (about $73,000) in cash that was found at a garbage disposal site in this city's Kita Ward has been transferred・・・ ... ( read original story ...)