Airlines Japan flight made an emergency landing in Osaka after a suspected cabin pressure failure triggered a rapid descent and panic onboard. ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Tokyo law firm knife attack says he held work-related grudge
A man who was stabbed in a high-rise commercial facility in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district has been pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital. Police have arrested a 50-year-old suspect. ( read original story ...)
Avoiding your boss? In Japan, you can hire someone to quit your job for you.
Japanese companies’ rigid hierarchies can make it hard to confront bosses. Enter “proxy quitters.” TOKYO — Shota Shimizu slid on his headset and dialed the human resources department at his client’s employer, a nursing care company. The client wanted to quit her job, and Shimizu was doing it for her. ( read original story ...)
Chinese passengers describe Japan Airlines flight’s violent plunge before emergency landing
The budget Spring Airlines Japan flight from Shanghai to Tokyo diverted to Kansai where it landed safely on Monday night ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s BluEarth 718L for sale in four sizes
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp.'s new fuel-efficient BluEarth 718L premium drive tire is on sale in four major sizes. ( read original story ...)
Amazon to open geothermal-powered fulfilment centre in Japan
Discover Amazon's green energy leap in Japan with a facility combining geothermal and solar power to cut emissions and boost efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 10-year-old boy tells stories of atomic bomb survivors
A 10-year-old boy from Tokyo is among the people who are telling the stories of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya area tells go-kart firms to register amid complaints
Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Tuesday began requiring rental go-kart service operators to register with it when they set up business in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo commuters, inbound tourists drive land price gains
Demand from inbound tourists and Tokyo commuters drove the five biggest year-on-year land-price increases in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Legal firm worker fatally stabbed in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro; man arrested
A man died after being stabbed near the neck at a law firm located in the Sunshine 60 building in Tokyo's bustling Ikebukuro area July 1.At a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks rise on trade deal hopes, Tokyo hit by tariff warning
Asian stocks rose Tuesday amid optimism countries will strike US trade deals, though Tokyo's Nikkei sank after Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate on Japan as he hit out at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese manufacturers are slightly more optimistic despite Trump tariff worries
Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has improved slightly, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank, despite persisting worries over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. ( read original story ...)
The Mainichi News Quiz: What bit of fancy new tech is Lawson using in a Tokyo store?
How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for July 1 to test your news knowledge. Ready? ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Sentiment Improves Despite Tariffs
Large Japanese manufacturers became slightly more optimistic about their business conditions in the second quarter despite tariff concerns, reviving rate-hike expectations. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as investors lock in recent gains
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday as investors locked in gains after the market advanced for five consecutive trading days. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell ... ( read original story ...)
These Two Glorious Cities In Japan Are Just As Amazing As Tokyo, But Without The Crowds
Take a break from the over-touristed Tokyo and head to one of this equally incredible but lesser-visited cities to see a different side of Japan. ( read original story ...)