SAPPORO—Organizers unveiled the upcoming Sapporo Snow Festival's lineup of giant winter sculptures on Dec. 12 that will include a famous castle and a ... ( read original story ...)
International research project targets sustainable rubber production
Yokohama Rubber has unveiled the results of the international joint research project on preventing and controlling rubber tree leaf fall diseases. The findings were presented on December 9 at the ... ( read original story ...)
An adorable Pokémon Christmas village has popped up in Yokohama
The Pokémon village is open until December 25 and completely free to visit. It also coincides with other activities in the area, including the famous Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market and ... ( read original story ...)
Stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi is coming to Tokyo in January 2026
The American comic is here for only two days as part of his 'Drama King' world tour ( read original story ...)
Japan launches technology demonstration satellite
Satellite, which was launched from US firm's spaceport in New Zealand, was jointly developed by private companies, universities, and research institutions - Anadolu Ajansı ( read original story ...)
China launches countermeasures against former Japan defense official
BEIJING--China announced countermeasures against the former chief of staff of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces on Monday as tensions between the neighboring countries simmer after remarks about Taiwan by Japan’s prime minister angered Beijing. ( read original story ...)
2 stabbed at entertainment complex in southern Japan, police arrest a 30-year-old suspect
Japanese police say they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka, leaving them with non-life-threatening injuries. ( read original story ...)
Petecio still can’t hide disappointment, but vows for better version of herself in next year’s Asiad
Two-time Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio is now aiming for next year’s Nagoya, Japan Asian Games after a disappointing 33rd Southeast Asian Games result here, where she ended with undeserving bronze ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to Invest in US Downstream Assets to Drive Growth
Tokyo Gas Co., Japan’s biggest distributor of the fuel, plans to invest in US downstream assets to lift earnings and reinforce the last leg of its energy supply chain. ( read original story ...)
Mother of Thai girl in Tokyo sex work case to be returned to Thailand
The mother arrived in Taiwan in September, leaving her daughter in Japan, and was later detained by Taiwanese authorities for her alleged involvement in prostitution. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 All-Terrain Tire Review – Can This Tire Handle Rural New England In Winter?
We have tested the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tire in snow and on ice off-pavement and on. We came away very impressed by these tires used on very popular crossover SUVs. ( read original story ...)
Watch of hiker killed by bear reveals his harrowing final moments
The hiker's GPS watch, which uses satellite signals to log routes and monitors heart rate, was retrieved after the fatal attack, the Asahi Shimbun reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China, South Korea hold health ministerial meeting behind closed doors
Japan, China and South Korea have held a health ministerial meeting and agreed to continue strengthening cooperation in the healthcare field. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Kashiwa Reysol prediction, preview, team news and more | 2024 J League Cup
Nagoya Grampus will welcome Kashiwa Reysol to the Toyota Stadium in the second leg of the J League Cup playoff on Sunday. The first leg at the Kashiwa Hitachi Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
245 items of undelivered mail found in bushes near Nagoya Station
Police in Nagoya plan to question staff at Japan Post's Tokai branch after 245 letters and other items that had been dropped off in mailboxes in Nakamura Ward were found in bushes near Nagoya Station ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hotel installs ‘human washing machine’ for first time
A so-called "human washing machine," which can shower and dry a person in just 15 minutes even while lying down, has been installed for the first time at a hotel in Osaka, Japan. On the 14th, the ... ( read original story ...)