Amid public disapproval over an apparent financial dispute, the emperor's niece Princess Mako is giving up her royal birthright to marry her commoner college sweetheart. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka admits she ‘started playing tennis’ because of Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka has revealed just how much of an inspiration Serena Williams has been throughout her tennis career. The Japanese star has paid homage to the 23-time Grand Slam champion and credited her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fully drops COVID state of emergency for 1st time in 6 months
"I feel it's a new start," said one man as he headed into the office in Tokyo for the first time in more than a year. ( read original story ...)
Statement re (Investigation into QC practices)
TOKYO, October 1, 2021 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today the findings of the report by an Investigative Committee of external experts (Chaired by Hiroshi Kimeda, Partner ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia-born sumo great Hakuho retires after knee injury
Mongolia-born Hakuho was famous for his diligent training that led him to be the sumo grand champion — or Yokozuna — with victories in a record 45 ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor’s medal-biting scandal eats up 3 months’ salary
NAGOYA--Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura announced on Aug. 16 that he will forfeit his salary for the next three months, worth 1.5 million yen ($13,700), to redeem himself from an Olympic medal ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber names new Europe chairman
Yokohama Rubber Industries (YRC) has announced a series of senior management changes in Japan and Europe, which will see the current Yokohama Europe president, Hiroyuki Shioiri, serving as the ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nurse Pleads Guilty to Yokohama Hospital Serial Murders
A former nurse at a hospital in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, pleaded guilty Friday to serial poisoning murders at the hospital in 2016. At the first hearing in a lay-judge trial at Yokohama District ... ( read original story ...)
Japan princess to wed commoner next month despite dispute
Japanese Princess Mako and her fiancé are tying the knot next month but no wedding ceremonies are planned. Their marriage is not fully supported by the public because of a financial dispute involving ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s restaurants, bars welcome back drinkers as COVID-19 controls ease
Typhoon winds and rain dampened what might have been a more celebratory mood in Tokyo on Friday, as restaurants were allowed to sell alcohol and stay open later following the lifting of the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Mako wedding announcement stirs up media frenzy in Japan
Marriage with non-royal Kei Komuro takes place against backdrop of scandal, tabloid intrusion and public disapproval ... ( read original story ...)
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Strong typhoon near Tokyo disrupts some flights, trains
A powerful typhoon pounded Japan and some of its eastern islands Friday with gusts and downpours of rain, grounding some domestic flights and halting trains. The Tokyo area was getting heavy rain and ... ( read original story ...)
Over 350 flights canceled at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport as Typhoon Mindulle approaches
Haneda Airport in Tokyo cancelled 357 flights on Friday due to powerful typhoon Mindulle approaching the country according to the international airport sched ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tech launches California-based international collaboration hub Tokyo Tech ANNEX Berkeley
Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) established Tokyo Tech ANNEX Berkeley (c/o. JSPS San Francisco, 2001 Addison Street, Suite 260, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA), an overseas hub for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Krystsina Tsimanouskaya asylum investigation changes hands
World Athletics said on Thursday its independent Athletics Integrity Unit is taking over the case from the International Olympic Committee. No timetable was given for the investigation. The Belarus ... ( read original story ...)