A bear causing significant alarm in Utsunomiya, Japan, has been captured after days of panic and the closure of nearly 100 schools. ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo drift to Soweto spinning: the travel trend fuelled by speed
Uncover the excitement of Japan's drift culture and the unique spinning tradition in Soweto, South Africa, as both locations attract a new wave of travellers seeking immersive motorsport experiences. ( read original story ...)
Bear caught in Japan after days of sightings and school closures
Black bear caught alive in Japan after days of sightings and school closures - Utsunomiya officials yet to decide what to do with the captured bear ... ( read original story ...)
Auburn student whose body was found after going missing in Japan was on a ‘decompression’ hike
An Auburn University student who died in Japan after going off on a solo hike away from his family enjoyed long strolls for “decompression” and wouldn’t have wanted to harm himself, a family friend sa ... ( read original story ...)
Amsted Automotive to Demonstrate Flexible Powertrain Solutions at JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Nagoya
As automakers balance regional regulations, customer preferences and evolving propulsion strategies, flexibility has become a critical competitive advantage. At Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation’s attention
(Changes headline) By Joseph Campbell and Chang-Ran Kim UTSUNOMIYA, Japan, June 9 (Reuters) - The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search ... ( read original story ...)
Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan economy minister says he hopes BOJ works closely with government on policy
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Economic Revitalisation Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Tuesday he hoped the Bank of Japan works closely with the government to durably achieve its 2% inflation target. ( read original story ...)
Asia Bankers Club Expands into Japan Real Estate Market Through Strategic Appointment by TAKARA LEBEN
Asia Bankers Club today announced its official expansion into the Japan real estate market through a strategic collaboration with TAKARA LEBEN (a MIRARTH Holdings Group company), a top-tier Japanese comprehensive developer, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise as dip buying centers on AI, chip shares
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, with the Nikkei stock index climbing over 2% after its drop the past three straight trading days spurred m ... ( read original story ...)
Jung Kook Celebrates His Calvin Klein Collaboration in Tokyo
Last week, K-pop sensation Jung Kook of BTS made a Tokyo pit stop on his world tour with the band, taking over Calvin Klein’s Harajuku flagship to celebrate his first-ever fashion collaboration. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bear trouble rises, leads to mass school closure near Tokyo
A roaming bear has triggered an unprecedented alert in Japan's Utsunomiya City, forcing authorities to close 94 schools and heighten safety measures for residents. The incident comes as Japan witnesses a record surge in bear sightings, ( read original story ...)
One Piece backs Japan national team in a special way for FIFA World Cup 2026
One Piece joins Japan's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in a unique collaboration, bringing anime excitement to the national team's journey. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon bombshell — Rybakina pads her schedule with one more warm-up alongside Andreeva and Osaka
Elena Rybakina will be hoping to bounce back quickly after a disappointing French Open campaign. Rybakina, currently ranked world number two, suffered an early exit in Paris, falling to Yuliia ... ( read original story ...)
Shoplifting suspects in Nagoya sought after throwing MEGA Don Quijote clerk from car hood
Police in Nagoya are searching for a man and a woman after a fleeing driver carried a discount store employee on the hood of a car before throwing him to the street ... ( read original story ...)
Founder Of Tokyo-Based Developer Open House Targets Smooth Succession
Shares of Open House jumped 38% in the past 12 months, boosting Arai’s net worth by $400 million to $2.4 billion. ( read original story ...)