Munetaka Murakami belted his 43rd and 44th home runs to power the Central League-leading Yakult Swallows to a 7-2 win over the last- ... ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors obtain recordings of ex-Tokyo Games exec, suit retailer meetings
Prosecutors have obtained recordings made by clothing giant Aoki Holdings Inc. of its former chairman's meetings with a Tokyo Games organizin ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese officials admit concern Tokyo 2020 bribery scandal may impact Sapporo 2030 bid
Former Olympics Minister Toshiaki Endo and Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita have raised concerns that Sapporo's bid to host ... ( read original story ...)
So tasteless: Mouthwatering plastic food in Tokyo show
From the "leaning tower of pizza" to a fish slicing and cooking itself and a dragon emerging from a dragon fruit, Japanese artisans' quirky plastic food sculptures went on display this week at an ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 25,277 new cases
The hospital bed occupancy rate for COVID-19 patients in the capital remained high at 59.9%, with 4,247 people being hospitalized. ( read original story ...)
Chemical tanker, cargo ship crash near southwestern Japan
A Japanese chemical tanker ship crashed into a cargo ship off the coast of southwestern Japan, the coast guard said Saturday. No one was injured among the six Japanese crew aboard Ryoshinmaru, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan society ‘needs to change’ so hikikomori will feel welcome again, experts say
A new survey shows half of social recluses in Tokyo are women, and that many hikikomori also do not want help reintegrating The results come as experts say a solution is needed for Japan's '80-50' ... ( read original story ...)
US Open | I want to play mixed doubles as I have never played a full match in my life: Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka said that she is afraid of letting her partner down. She has been struggling with injuries and suffering early exits at tournaments. Her last major victory came at the 2021 Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Arrests Tokyo Olympic Organizer on Bribery Allegations
Japanese prosecutors alleged on Wednesday that the Tokyo Olympics sponsorship process was tainted by bribery, arresting a former senior member of the organizing committee and three men linked to the ... ( read original story ...)
The sento owners making group bathing in Japan cool again
Covid accelerated a decline but a new breed of bathhouse is reimagining a Japanese tradition ... ( read original story ...)
Truly tasteless: Japan’s plastic food artists get creative
From the "leaning tower of pizza" to a fish slicing and cooking itself and a dragon emerging from a dragon fruit, Japanese artisans' quirky plastic food sculptures went on display this week at an ... ( read original story ...)
Ben Verlander takes on Yokohama, Japan! | Flippin’ Bats
Ben Verlander shares hisg experience traveling to Japan and visiting Yokohama stadium! Ben shares his appreciation for the fans and their incredible support for making this journey possible, he talks ... ( read original story ...)
Kids Engineer 2022 in Yokohama
These are little car models which have been developed by little kids. This scene was witnessed at the “Kids Engineer 2022” which was recently held in Yokohama, Japan, where children learned about ... ( read original story ...)
Trans woman in Japan denied status as parent of her own daughter
A trans woman in Japan was denied parental rights and recognition as the legal parent of her second daughter by the Tokyo high court due to her transition. It was ruled on Friday that the trans woman ... ( read original story ...)
Family of Nicola Furlong, the Irish student murdered in Tokyo, brace for the release of her killer
Mother of victim says she is trying not to think about the looming release of Richard Hinds, who has reportedly shown no remorse for the crime he committed in 2012 ... ( read original story ...)
Explosion sounds heard in Yokohama
Residents of Yokohama hear explosion sounds, which the police say may have been caused by tree branches coming into ... ( read original story ...)