Russian shop “Aka no Hiroba” (“Red Square”) opened in Tokyo in February last year, and since then, they’ve been introducing locals to popular Russian delicacies and products, including a selection of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top court orders damages for Fukushima victims in landmark decision -NHK
Japan's Supreme Court upheld an order for utility Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay damages of 1.4 billion yen ($12 million) to about 3,700 people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda, Sony joining forces on new electric vehicle
Two big names in Japanese electronics and autos are joining forces to produce an electric vehicle together. Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co. agreed to set up a joint venture this year to start selling ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q4 GDP Forecast to Revise Up, Wholesale Price Gains Cloud Outlook – Reuters Poll
Japan's economy expanded more than initially expected in the final quarter of 2021, but rising input prices likely kept wholesale inflation near a record in February in a sign of rising risks to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida wants new BOJ head to work towards ending deflation
Japan's next central bank governor should be someone who understands the need to work with the government in beating deflation, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday. Markets are looking ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Foreign Minister to Attend G7 Meeting About Ukraine on Friday
Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will attend a Group of Seven (G7) meeting scheduled for Friday to discuss and coordinate responses to the Ukraine crisis, the foreign ministry said, as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks plunge on Russian attack on Ukraine nuclear plant
Tokyo stocks plunged Friday morning, with the Nikkei index briefly dropping over 3 percent, on news that Europe's largest nuclear pla ... ( read original story ...)
“She’s very motivated”: Davenport on why unseeded Osaka could be the biggest threat at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka was unseeded and ranked No. 44 when she first lifted the Indian Wells trophy in 2018. Four years later, she has the chance to come full circle at the site of her breakthrough. ( read original story ...)
Anonymous visitor to Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum leaves a special gift for Totoro at the ticket booth
When entering the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, visitors are greeted by a giant plush Totoro sitting behind the ticket booth. On Wednesday, the Ghibli Museum tweeted that an unknown visitor had secretly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unemployment Edges Up in January Amid Record Covid Wave
Japan’s unemployment rate edged up in January as renewed restrictions hit activity during a record wave of Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jan jobless rate rises, job availability hits 21-month-high
Japan's jobless rate rose to 2.8% and a gauge of job availability grew to a 21-month-high in January, government data showed on Friday. The mixed data came as firms in the world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Legs And Abs Are Ultra-Toned In Shorts And A Crop Top On IG
Naomi Osaka is celebrating a huge collaboration in a new Instagram post. The 24-year-old tennis star posed in front of a Fortnite-themed wall in a pink crop top and black shorts that showed off ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Bright Pink Hair Is an Instant Serotonin Boost
Naomi Osaka's just posted on Instagram with a bright pink hair color. See the tennis star's new hairstyle look up close, here. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM signals more sanctions on Russia, braces for price rises at home
Japan's prime minister indicated on Thursday that the country will impose more sanctions on Russia including a possible airspace ban, and he promised support for Japanese households and companies over ... ( read original story ...)
After 20 Years, Xbox Console Sales Only Hit 2.3 Million in Japan
On the 20th anniversary of its launch in Japan, Xbox console sales total 2.3 million, which is quite a paltry number across generations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ichikokuya US Market With New Kimono Style Clothes
Renowned Japanese clothes manufacturer Ichikokuya has gone on a charm offensive in the American market with its list of newly produced kimono-style ... ( read original story ...)