Japan’s government isn’t doing enough to make sure the country meets its climate targets, according to the chief of a top renewable energy firm. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nov exports rise 20.5% year/year
Japan's exports rose 20.5% in November from a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) data showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Norway gain Tokyo 2020 revenge on RHF to secure IHF Women’s World Championship semi-final spot
European champions Norway are through to the semi-finals of the International Handball Federation Women's World Championship in Spain. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Seoul look on track for better ties
It is welcome news that Japan and South Korea have agreed to hold talks in order to restore fraught ties to a healthy state. This came out of an informal chat between the foreign ministers of the two ... ( read original story ...)
Venture Capital Cash Flows to Japan Following China Crackdown
Japan’s startups are attracting increasing interest from overseas investors as the country starts to shake off a reputation as a unicorn-free venture backwater. ( read original story ...)
“Maybe other countries wouldn’t have done it, but Tokyo did it.”
In My Tokyo we hear from a US-based photographer and a French radio reporter about their experiences and memories of covering the Summer Olympic Games and exploring the city itself. ( read original story ...)
Parks’ Nagoya, Ramos’ Toyama continue winning ways in B.League
Nagoya and Toyama continued their winning ways in the Japan B.League on Wednesday. The Diamond Dolphins blasted SeaHorses Mikawa, 82-65, to pick up their sixth win in ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya dominate Mikawa as Javi GDL, Ibaraki falter late
Ray Parks shines anew for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins as Javi Gomez de Liaño continues to play limited minutes for the Ibaraki Robots ... ( read original story ...)
Ramos, Toyama squeak past Aquino’s Shinshu; Parks scores 13 in Nagoya’s win vs Mikawa
Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses got the better of Matt Aquino and his Shinshu Brave Warriors, 92-75, on Wednesday in the 2021 Japan B.League. ( read original story ...)
Universal Studio Japan and tourism bodies in Osaka will jointly draw up a tourism strategy
Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau and The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry have signed an agreement on tourism regeneration in Osaka to draw up tourism vision and strategy. ( read original story ...)
Neeraj Chopra’s Tokyo gold will broaden the base of athletics: Coe
World athletics head Sebastian Coe says it's time for India to use Neeraj Chopra's feat as an opportunity to want to stage big-ticket events in the country ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police ramp up patrol of electric kick scooters (Video)
Tokyo police have ramped up their patrol of electric kick scooters as accidents and traffic violations involving the vehicle are on the rise in the Japanese capital. [© Nippon TV ... ( read original story ...)
Proud Paralympian: Embracing disability helped Team USA’s Jamal Hill blossom in Tokyo
After spending half his life hiding his disability, U.S. swimmer Jamal Hill won a bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Malaysian Sports Legend Recalls Tokyo Games
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics made headlines this summer, and athletes from around the world will gather again soon in Beijing. A legendary Olympian from Malaysia tells us how people in Asia saw ... ( read original story ...)
Semiconductor industry trade show opens in Tokyo
A trade fair featuring cutting-edge technologies powered by advanced semiconductors opened in Tokyo on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Swedish Olympic Committee hosts athlete meeting reflecting on Tokyo 2020 experiences
The Swedish Olympic Committee has held an Olympic Reflection meeting attended by 15 athletes, covering the Tokyo 2020 Games and looking forward to ... ( read original story ...)