Tokyo is large — very, very large. The city metropolis covers an area of 844 square miles, while the greater Tokyo area covers 5,240 square miles. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor wishes for ‘peaceful’ 2023 in first live New Year address since pandemic began
Japanese Emperor Naruhito greeted well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for the first time in three years on Monday, reviving an annual New Year tradition that was paused during the Covid ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese military drone flies near Japanese islands, prompting Tokyo to scramble fighter jets
Unmanned aerial vehicle circles past Okinawa and Miyakojima in what observers say is likely a response to Japan’s new defence strategy and closer ties with US. ( read original story ...)
Cafe Usagi Tokyo opens at Suntec City in time for the Year of the Rabbit
Cafe Usagi Tokyo, which markets itself as a modern Japanese café, has opened at Suntec City. As the name implies, it sells a range of Japanese inspired food and drinks, such as its primary menu items matcha (S$5. ( read original story ...)
Japan to raise financial support for moving out of Tokyo
The Japanese government will in fiscal 2023 increase its financial support for child-rearing families who move out of the Tokyo metropolitan area, providing up to 1 million yen ($7,500) per child, an increase from the current 300, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor gives first public New Year’s greeting since 2020
Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Monday gave a New Year's address and greeted members of the public for the first time in three years as the country eases COVID-19 pandemic restrictions amid a year-end surge in infections. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Funky Fermented Ice Cream Flavors Are All the Rage
Courtesy of KomegoVanilla, chocolate, and strawberry are all beloved ice cream flavors in Japan, but forward-thinking confectioners are looking back at the country’s age-old fermentation practices to create some of the most interesting modern flavors. ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor greets crowd at palace after COVID hiatus
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have waved to throngs of New Year’s well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in a celebration halted for the past two years by the pandemic ( read original story ...)
Public bath facility abandoned for over 25 yrs in Osaka Pref. reborn as office
A public bath facility that was abandoned more than 25 years ago in this western Japan city has been renovated for use by the muni ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Chinese Military Drone Spotted Near Island of Okinawa
Japan’s Defense Ministry said it spotted a Chinese military drone near the Japanese islands of Okinawa and Miyakojima on New Year’s Day. ( read original story ...)
B.League weekend: Parks aids Nagoya sweep as Ravena bros suffer losses
BOBBY Ray Parks ended 2022 with a bang being instrumental to the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins’ 105-67 beating of Sunrockers Shibuya late Saturday night at the Dolphins Arena. The Filipino import tallied ... ( read original story ...)
Visitors pray for happier new year at Tokyo shrine
STORY: "I want to make this a year of real leaps and bounds," said 51-year-old Naomi Miyaishi."This year is very special, like the world starts opening the borders for foreigners, so (it) feels ... ( read original story ...)
Health ministry confirms 9,186 new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo on Sunday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 9,186 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Sunday, down 6,218 from a week ago. ( read original story ...)
Finnish steam power, Pt. 1: Bringing genuine sauna culture to Japan
In downtown Nagoya's Sakae district, there is a sauna spa known locally as a place as close to Finland as one can get in Japan, made to give ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro’s ‘spacecraft’ subway train bound for expo
OSAKA--Osaka Metro Co.’s first new subway train since privatization features a futuristic octagonal front face covered by a large sheet of glass with light-emitting diodes embedded in four corners. ( read original story ...)
Kazuto Ioka, Joshua Franco fight to majority draw in Tokyo
Junior bantamweight beltholders Kazuto Ioka and Joshua Franco fought to majority draw on New Year's Eve in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)