Japan and the United States could not stand by if China attacked Taiwan and Beijing needs to understand this, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka still excite all of us, like with the Tokyo brazier
Naomi can came back to excite us all, and to excite herself, returning to experience the same sensations as she experienced in Tokyo 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Brazil and Japan Report First Cases of the Omicron Variant
Brazil and Japan joined the rapidly widening circle of countries to report cases of the omicron variant, while new findings indicate the mutant coronavirus was already in Europe close to a week before ... ( read original story ...)
Popular series ‘Tokyo Revengers’ to get exhibition in Tokyo and Osaka next year
The manga series by Ken Wakui, "Tokyo Revengers," has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since 2017 and, ever since, sold incredibly well, now exceeding 40 million copies! In April 2021, the ... ( read original story ...)
IKEA is renting out a mini Tokyo apartment for less than $1 per month
If you’ve ever imagined yourself just settling down in one of the cozy, staged “rooms” in an IKEA, this may be the apartment for you. ( read original story ...)
Ichiro holds clinic for Tokyo high school team after receiving letter from players
Ichiro responded to a touching letter from a group of high school baseball players by holding a clinic for the team in Tokyo on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Namibian Diplomat Infected With Omicron Variant Becomes Japan’s First Case
Japan announced a ban on all foreign visitors through the end of the year as a precaution for the new COVID variant after the country received its first case. ( read original story ...)
A US Sailor Showed Japan How to Attack Pearl Harbor
American admirals first showed how vulnerable Pearl Harbor was, nine years before the US entered World War II. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prince decries ‘terrible’ comments about daughter Mako’s decision to marry a commoner
Crown Prince Akishino's daughter Mako suffered PTSD following a barrage of social media criticism over her relationship. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks drop for 3 days on fears over new COVID-19 variant
Tokyo stocks dropped for the third straight session on Tuesday with the Nikkei index tumbling more than 5 percent in three days on c ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prince decries ‘terrible’ comments about daughter’s decision to marry commoner
Crown Prince Akishino's daughter suffered PTSD following a barrage of social media criticism over her relationship. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura cancels visit to Dubai Expo
The governor was due to visit the expo on Dec. 11 to coincide with Japan Day. The city of Osaka is set to host Expo 2025. ( read original story ...)
The Top 10 Matches of 2021, No. 9: Naomi Osaka d. Garbiñe Muguruza, Australian Open Fourth Round
Osaka-Muguruza in Melbourne felt like a Grand Slam final, and brought a prize-fight atmosphere to Rod Laver Arena. ( read original story ...)
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Launches “Forest Aurora”
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, a luxury urban resort, has unveiled its latest special event, "Forest Aurora," northern lights projected using state-of-the-art technology over the hotel's vast garden. Northern ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Revengers’ 234: Who Will Save Takemichi From Mikey’s Dispassionate Beating?
Takemichi loves saving everyone and "Tokyo Revengers" 234 might show who will fill his choice now that his life is on the line. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms first omicron case
Japan confirmed its first case of the COVID-19 omicron variant on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The infection was found in a Namibian diplomat in his 30s who recently entered Japan, the ... ( read original story ...)