With 91 films over 64 years — including the beloved 'Tora-san' series and Oscar-nominated 'The Twilight Samurai' — Yamada will be celebrated for his tireless contributions to Japan's cinematic ... ( read original story ...)
KKR, PAG Near Deal for Sapporo Real Estate for Over $2.6 Billion
A joint bid from KKR & Co. and PAG has emerged as the leading candidate to buy the real estate holdings of beermaker Sapporo Holdings Ltd. in a deal worth over ¥400 billion ($2.6 billion), according ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Karolina Muchova sees off rising star to reach quarterfinal
Karolina Muchova continued her fine start to the WTA 500 tournament in Tokyo after ousting rising star Maya Joint 6-3 7-5 to reach the quarterfinal. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to tell Trump it will build up its military after years of 1% defense spending
Japan's first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi plans accelerated military expansion as Trump visit approaches. Historic shift from pacifist defense policy. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man in custody over sexual abuse of girls arrested for 8th time
A 41-year-old man from Nagoya City in custody for repeatedly committing indecent acts against multiple girls has been arrested for the eighth time ... ( read original story ...)
From a Tokyo Side Street, a Gallery Wins by Refusing to Compete
Misako & Rosen’s small space in the off-the-beaten-path Otsuka neighborhood proves ambition can stay local — and still make it to Art Basel Paris. ( read original story ...)
Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military, upgrade security strategy
Japan’s new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense power to rapidly adapt to changing warfare and growing tension in the region ... ( read original story ...)
Season’s 1st Bird Flu Infection in Japan Confirmed in Hokkaido
The Hokkaido government in northern Japan on Wednesday reported the first case of infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed at a poultry farm in the country this season. At the farm ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for keeping father’s body at home says he didn’t have enough money for funeral
Police in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, have arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning the body of his 92-year-old father at their home. According to police, Masahiko Ichijo has admitted not ... ( read original story ...)
Yamada Yoji to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival
Yamada Yoji to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival's 38th edition where latest film 'Tokyo Taxi' screens as Centerpiece. ( read original story ...)
WTA Tokyo Day 3 Predictions Including Karolina Muchova vs Maya Joint
The WTA Pan Pacific Open enters its third day in Tokyo with four very exciting matches on the cards, including two first-time meetings. Will Victoria Mboko continue her resurgence, or will Diana ... ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister, citing Margaret Thatcher as inspiration while promising to restore confidence and strengthen security. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors decide not to indict two Chinese over fake driver’s licenses
Tokyo prosecutors have decided not to indict two Chinese tourists who allegedly applied to drive in Japan using fake Taiwanese driver's licenses. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first female leader: A historic moment with caveats
For many young girls in Japan today, the image of Sanae Takaichi taking the helm of power as the country's first ever female leader is powerful and formative. It means a patriarchal society and a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister
Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader
Staunch conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, in a landmark moment for the historically patriarchal country where both politics and ... ( read original story ...)