Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, said Sunday they have arrested a 60-year-old man after he assaulted a 30-year-old man in a supermarket. According to police, the incident occurred at the supermarket in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese plastic food artists get creative at public exhibition in Tokyo
Japanese fake food artists are showing off their new creations at a public exhibition in Tokyo. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. ( read original story ...)
Japan government calls for officials to review ties with Unification Church
Japanese cabinet members need to check and review their ties with the Unification Church to alleviate public concerns, a government spokesperson said on Monday, in a response to tumbling approval ... ( read original story ...)
US Open: Naomi Osaka reveals concerns over playing mixed doubles
Naomi Osaka has revealed she wants to play mixed doubles at this year’s US Open, despite having reservations over letting down her potential teammate. The former world number one has never played a ... ( read original story ...)
Megan Thee Stallion Wears a Sailor Moon-Inspired Corset and Skirt in Tokyo
Megan Thee Stallion is embracing Japanese culture while traveling in Tokyo, taking the stage at the 2022 Summer Sonic Festival in a Sailor Moon outfit. ( read original story ...)
Ceramic skyscraper creates calming sanctuary in bustling Tokyo
High-profile Scandinavian firm Snøhetta recently revealed plans for a new skyscraper in Tokyo, Japan. Named the Shibuya Upper West Project, the mixed-use tower is designed to offer a peaceful ... ( read original story ...)
Fiery bus crash on Japanese highway leaves 2 dead, 7 injured
A bus crashed into a dividing strip, overturned and caught fire on an expressway in central Japan on Monday, killing two people and injuring seven others, police said. The bus, traveling between ... ( read original story ...)
Overturned bus catches fire in Nagoya, leaving 2 people dead
NAGOYA--A bus bound for Nagoya Airport burst into flames after overturning on an expressway here on the morning of Aug. 22, killing two people and injuring seven men in their 20s to 50s. ( read original story ...)
2 dead, 7 injured as bus overturns, catches fire on Nagoya Expressway
Two people have been confirmed dead after a bus toppled over and caught on fire on an expressway in the central Japan city of Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs ending pre-arrival COVID test requirement- Nikkei
Japan is considering ending its pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for inbound travellers who are already vaccinated, Nikkei reported late on Monday. ( read original story ...)
How and why a CEO escaped Japan in a guitar case
Wall Street Journal reporters Nick Kostov and Sean McLain join Morning Joe to discuss their new book on former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, who is now an international fugitive. ( read original story ...)
2 dead after bus overturns in fiery crash on expressway in Japan’s Nagoya
Two people died after a bus overturned and caught fire on an expressway in Nagoya on Monday morning, local police said. Seven others were injured including a person in a car ... ( read original story ...)
2 Killed after Bus Overturns, Catches Fire on Nagoya Expressway
The incident occurred on the Nagoya Expressway in Kita Ward in the capital of Aichi Prefecture shortly after 10 a.m. (1 a.m. GMT). The fire was almost put out about an hour and a half later, according ... ( read original story ...)
Elementary school to open in skyscraper in central Tokyo
A public elementary school will be installed in a new skyscraper in front of Tokyo Station. Joto Elementary School will open on September 1 in the 45-story building in the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu complex. ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs ending pre-arrival COVID test requirement
Japan's government is considering ending the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement for inbound travelers who are vaccinated, Nikkei has learned. The current border controls require travelers to ... ( read original story ...)
2 dead after fiery collision on expressway in central Japan
TOKYO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Two people have been confirmed dead and seven others injured after a bus overturned and caught fire on an expressway in Nagoya, central Japan, on Monday, local media ... ( read original story ...)