Noh theater, a traditional Japanese art form with a deeply rooted male-dominated history, has seen a notable rise in female participation in recent years. About the art form: Noh, an intricate ... ( read original story ...)
Akira Toriyama’s death is being felt around the world as global leaders and millions of fans remember one of Japan’s most influential icons
The surprise death of Akira Toriyama, the beloved artist behind the Dragon Ball manga and the classic Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger video games, may be 2024’s first death to be felt around the world ... ( read original story ...)
Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan completes 50-day shoot for untitled film in Japan
Shooting primarily took place in Sapporo, Japan, where unexpected snowfall on the first day didn't deter the team's determination. The film aims to showcase the scenic landscape of Sapporo, a setting ... ( read original story ...)
Lawsuits filed against Japanese gov’t in support of separate married surnames
The one married couple and five unmarried couples living in Tokyo, Hokkaido and Nagano regions are seeking compensation and the right to get married without changing their surnames in the lawsuits ... ( read original story ...)
Weekend for at the arts: ‘From Langkawi To Sapporo’, Swedish children’s books
There are also two other exhibitions: one on beloved Swedish children’s book author Astrid Lindgren, best known as the creator of Pippi Longstocking, and another on the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Yokohama’s Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year with vibrant ceremony
In a joyous celebration that brought together the rich cultural heritage of China and the warmth of Japanese hospitality, Yokohama's Chinatown recently hosted a spectacular Lunar New Year ceremony.The ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka off the mark at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka powered through on a third match point to advance to the second round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Italian qualifier Sara Errani. The four-time ... ( read original story ...)
EAM Jaishankar Meets Japanese PM Kishida In Tokyo, Discusses ‘Strengthening Of Special Strategic’ Ties
EAM S. Jaishankar also met with Akie Abe, the wife of Japan's late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and recalled Shinzo Abe’s invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan strategic relations. ( read original story ...)
US military lifts grounding of V-22 Osprey, three months after fatal Japan crash
U.S. Naval Air Systems Command has issued a flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey, three months after the military aircraft was grounded following a fatal crash in Japan, the U.S. Forces Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Military’s Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan
The military has greenlighted its Osprey to return to flight, three months after a part failure led to the deaths of eight service members in a crash in Japan in November. ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, EAM Jaishankar takes another swipe at China for skipping Global South summits
Highlighting China's absence in the two Global South summits hosted by India last year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took a swipe at the Asian giant on Friday saying that a lot ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on semiconductor, bank shares
TOKYO, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher on Friday, as gains in the banks and semiconductors sectors led shares higher. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Revised Japan Q4 GDP data to show economy likely avoided recession: Reuters poll
Revised data for Japan's fourth-quarter gross domestic product will likely show that the economy avoided a technical recession thanks to companies' stronger-than-expected spending on plants and ... ( read original story ...)
Unseen footage recalls 1945 firebombing of Tokyo
The Tokyo government is screening a collection of interviews of survivors for the first time to serve as a reminder of the destruction of war. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on gains in semiconductor, bank issues
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Friday, with the Nikkei index snapping a three-day losing streak on dip-buying of banks and semico ... ( read original story ...)
Thursday Tennis: Rain suspends play again, Osaka wins in return, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic addresses media
It was another jam-packed day of tennis and more in Indian Wells on Thursday. Unfortunately, rain suspended play in the evening session yet again. #breakingnews Rain coming down in Stadium 1 ... ( read original story ...)