OSAKA—Hotels are cropping up in the central part of the city and owners are banking on an influx of overseas visitors to fill rooms in what is already one of the country’s top tourist destinations. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka 2024 Review: Promise on the horizon for the former Slam winner
Naomi Osaka made her return to the tennis tour in 2024 in what was one of the most anticipated comebacks of the season. After a prolonged hiatus due to injury and the birth of her first child, ... ( read original story ...)
Study: Eating This Protein Could Slow the Progression of Heart Failure
Soy protein β-CG helps prevent heart failure in mice by boosting SCFA-producing gut bacteria. SCFAs improve heart function and reduce tissue damage, suggesting a potential dietary approach to heart ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Unveils ‘Human Washing Machine’ That Can Clean And Dry Your Body In 15 Minutes
Following its trial, the machine is expected to enter mass production, promising to revolutionise personal hygiene and relaxation. ( read original story ...)
Katherine Jenkins reveals bizarre bathroom necessity she brought back from Japan
Welsh songstress Katherine Jenkins opened up about her recent travels to Japan with her family where she fell in love with one bathroom essential. ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Four Day Week To Save Sinking Birth Rate
Parents of young elementary students will also be allowed to trade part of their earnings for earlier clock-out times. ( read original story ...)
Japan man uses wig, props to create dating photos with imaginary girlfriend, amuses many
Man notes that a natural photo features a shy smile, much like a bashful boyfriend being photographed by his girlfriend. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s govt. intends to closely monitor political turmoil in South Korea
Officials in Tokyo are keeping a close eye on the situation in Seoul following Saturday's failed attempt to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. ( read original story ...)
Researchers use data from citizen scientists to uncover the mysteries of a blue low-latitude aurora
Colorful auroras appeared around Japan's Honshu and Hokkaido islands on May 11, 2024, sparked by an intense magnetic storm. Usually, auroras observed at low latitudes appear red due to the emission of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shares a Rare Update on Motherhood
In June 2023, tennis star Naomi Osaka and her boyfriend, Cordae, welcomed their daughter, Shai, together in Los Angeles. And now, the Grand Slam champion is embracing the joys of motherhood. On her ... ( read original story ...)
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Shipments of poinsettias, princettias in full swing at Tokyo garden store before Christmas
Employees at the Matsumoto Engei garden store in the suburban Tokyo city of Kokubunji are busy tending poinsettias and princettias in its gre ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S., Australia launch Yama Sakura 87 joint military exercise in Tokyo
The United States, Japan and Australia kicked off the annual Yama Sakura joint military exercise at Camp Asaka in Tokyo on Friday by touting "groundbreaking advancement" in the interoperability of ... ( read original story ...)
Amazing new sightings unlock mysteries of rare blue auroras
The northern lights are a stunning show of red and purple lights, but scientists are revealing new secrets about much rarer blue lights. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rolling out four-day work week in bid to boost birth rates
Tokyo’s city government, however, has decided to offer state employees three-day weekends in the hopes of another possible result: extra free time to make more babies. The capitol’s governor, Yuriko Koike, announced the policy shift on December 3rd ... ( read original story ...)
New ‘Dreams Take Flight’ Hangar Stage Show Coming to Tokyo DisneySea in 2025
The Oriental Land Company has announced a new show coming to the Hangar Stage in 2025. “Dreams Take Flight” Hangar Stage Show at Tokyo DisneySea “Dreams Take Flight” will be the latest show coming to the Hangar Stage in Lost River Delta at Tokyo DisneySea. ( read original story ...)