A Jetstar flight heading from Narita Airport near Tokyo to Fukuoka made an emergency landing at an airport in Nagoya, central Japan, on Saturday (Jan 7), after an apparent bomb threat, public ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to give 5,000 yen in monthly benefits per child
The Tokyo Government is planning on offering households with children aged 18 or younger in the capital a monthly handout of about 5,000 yen, or 38 dollars, per child. ( read original story ...)
Bomb threat prompts plane’s emergency landing at Chubu Airport
Investigators said an international phone call had been received around 6 a.m., with a man's voice claiming to have put a bomb aboard the aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Where Is Naomi Osaka? Confusion Surrounds Star Ahead of Australian Open
Tennis star Naomi Osaka appears to be in the United States and not preparing for the Australian Open in Melbourne as organizers were expecting. ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan agree to step up cybersecurity cooperation
The United States and Japan on Friday signed an updated memorandum of cooperation on cybersecurity to strengthen operational collaboration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said. ( read original story ...)
As G7 Head, Japan Wants Member Countries to Team Up Against China’s ‘Economic Coercion’
Japan wants the Group of Seven advanced economies to take a coordinated approach this year aimed at preventing the “economic coercion” that China has applied to some of its trading partners. Actions ... ( read original story ...)
This Giant Bluefin Tuna Just Sold for $275,000 in Japan. Here’s Where You Can Order It.
A gigantic bluefin tuna that sold for $275,000 (¥36 million) in the ceremonial first auction of the new year at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market will be served up at two stateside sushi restaurants next ... ( read original story ...)
New ‘European super bid’ for 2030 Winter Olympics may be coming
Three countries are putting together a "European super bid" for the 2030 Winter Games. France, Switzerland and Italy are pitching the massive Mont Blanc region that includes 1924 Winter Games host ... ( read original story ...)
Another 2030 Winter Games contender? What’s known about the surprise ‘European super bid’
Three countries are putting together a “European super bid” for the 2030 Winter Games. France, Switzerland and Italy are pitching the massive Mont Blanc region that includes 1924 Winter Games host ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair Builds Back Japanese Network With Osaka Resumption
Finnair plans to increase capacity to Japan during the northern summer 2023 season, including resuming flights to Osaka more than a year after suspending service to the city. Operations between Helsinki (HEL) and Osaka Kansai (KIX) will return on March 26 using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Travis Pastrana Soars on Yokohama Advan Tires
In the just-released Gymkhana 2022 video, Travis Pastrana is driving his 1983 Subaru GL wagon on Yokohama’s Advan A052 tires. ( read original story ...)
NJPW And Pro Wrestling NOAH Announce Full Card For Wrestle Kingdom 17 In Yokohama Arena
New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH will come together on January 21 for Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Yokohama Arena. The two promotions held a joint event on January 8, 2022 as part of a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Announces Organizational Changes
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced three organizational changes within the company. The following executives have been promoted to new positions: Fardad Niknam has been pro ... ( read original story ...)
Ohtani, Darvish, Suzuki on Japan World Baseball Classic Team
Japan officials have named 12 members of their World Baseball Classic team who will represent the country later this year ... ( read original story ...)
After 100 years, a trove of Japanese antiques returns home from Kansas City
When the daughter of an American missionary returned from Japan in 1923, she brought along some of her most cherished possessions. Now, her collection has returned to the Japanese school where she ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido Shiki Marche: A New Hot-Spot for Hokkaido Gifts and Gourmet
Hokkaido Shiki Marche is a select food souvenir shop near Sapporo Station. Since its opening on November 1, 2022, this spot has attracted crowds of locals and tourists alike every day. Walking around ... ( read original story ...)