Japan's new Ghibli Park features scenes from the popular animation studio's famous productions, including 'Totoro" and "Spirited Away." Here's a first look at what visitors to the new attraction can ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup goal for Japan is quarterfinals — at least
Saying it is one thing, but doing it is another. Japan soccer coach Hajime Moriyasu repeated his aim again for the World Cup . “Our goal for the tournament is to reach the quarterfinal — and least,” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan entertainment maker Sony ups forecasts as profits grow
Sony said Tuesday its quarterly profit through September rose 24% on healthy demand for its music and movies, prompting the Japanese entertainment and electronics giant to raise its annual sales and ... ( read original story ...)
Water taxis may soon be ferrying commuters around Tokyo
But Tokyo is now testing another solution to the hectic conditions of public transport. According to Nikkei, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has said that using boats to commute will expand opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan LDP No.2 Aso to Fly to South Korea to Meet President Yoon -Sankei
Former Japanese premier Taro Aso, now vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will travel to South Korea on Wednesday for a potential meeting with President Yoon Suk-yeol, Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Murder suspected after body found on street in Osaka business district
A man's body was found on a street here on the morning of Oct. 30 near Crystal Tower in the Osaka Business Park area, and police suspect he w ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stealth yen intervention aims for maximum impact – finance minister
Japan's currency interventions have been stealth operations in order to maximise the effects of its forays into the market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, after the government spent ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks edge up on earnings reports as Toyota results awaited
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Tuesday morning on buying of issues with strong earnings results, but investors mostly took to the ... ( read original story ...)
Yen stealth intervention aimed at maximising effects, says Japan finance minister
Japan's currency interventions have been stealth operations in order to maximise effects of its forays into the market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, after the government spent a ... ( read original story ...)
With Vancouver out, which city is the frontrunner for the 2030 Winter Games, Salt Lake City or Sapporo?
Some longtime Olympic observers aren’t high on Salt Lake City’s chances of hosting the 2030 Winter Games. But a Fordham University professor says it’s not a done deal. ( read original story ...)
Osaka hospital suspends services after ransomware cyberattack
A hospital in Osaka says it has suspended non-emergency outpatient services and operations following a ransomware cyberattack on its electronic medical record system. The facility has 36 departments ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Starts Recognising Same-sex Relationships
Tokyo began issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital on Tuesday, a long-awaited move in a country without marriage equality. The certificates allow LGBTQ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct factory growth hits 21-month low as China conditions worsen -PMI
Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its slowest pace in 21 months in October on marked declines in output and overall new orders, as exports were partly hurt by worsening conditions in China and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cannot survive without Russian oil, warns trading house chief
Japan’s near total dependence on imported energy means it cannot “survive” without continuing to buy oil and gas from Russia, said the head of one of the country’s big five trading houses. In an ... ( read original story ...)
Marines aim for ‘culture of interoperability’ with Japan, Philippines
A pair of exercises in the Philippines and Japan helped US Marines grow more interoperable with these key Pacific allies. ( read original story ...)
Regional peace, stability at risk as AUKUS hypes Tokyo membership
It is not surprising to see that the US media once again hyped the idea of bringing Japan into AUKUS, but Tokyo has to think twice on whether its gain can outweigh its loss by doing so. The magazine ... ( read original story ...)