Japanese health authorities say the influenza season has begun in Tokyo and six surrounding prefectures. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases and other entities reported the number of people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seen reaping record tax revenues in fiscal 2024, sources say
Japan will likely see tax revenues hit a fresh high for the fifth straight year in the current fiscal year ending in March 2025, four government sources told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s move to charge teen whose suicide caused woman’s death sparks debate
A decision by Japanese authorities to prosecute a 17-year-old girl whose suicide resulted in another woman’s death has ignited controversy and debate over the reasons to target the deceased in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on stronger yen, bargain-hunting
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Thursday as some exporter issues were sold on a stronger yen, while investors hunted for bargains following two straight days of declines. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok’s obsession with matcha has created a reported shortage of the tea in Japan
Some of the most popular brands in TikTok "matcha hauls" are becoming harder to find as the green tea powder explodes in social media popularity. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s priceless asteroid Ryugu sample got ‘rapidly colonized’ by Earth bacteria
"The fact that terrestrial microbes are the Earth's best colonizers means we can never completely discount terrestrial contamination." ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Police Club is saying goodbye. But first, beers at Sneaky Dee’s
After almost 20 years together, the Newmarket, Ont., band is saying goodbye. CBC Toronto catches up ahead of their final shows. ( read original story ...)
After 20 years, Tokyo Police Club bids fans farewell at their final shows
After almost two decades together, the Tokyo Police Club is saying goodbye to their fans at their final shows in Toronto this week. The Newmarket band got together in high school and became Canadian ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland Kicks Off the Holidays with Stunning Parades and Decorations
Tokyo Disneyland's Christmas festival features parades, themed attractions, and a stunning 15-meter tree, running from Dec 15-25. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama OHT releases the Alliance Agriflex+ 373 with hybrid farm tread design
The new Yokohama Off-Highway tire has layered tread blocks that offer more biting edges and an extra-dense centerline for road performance. ( read original story ...)
Russia says it will respond if US places missiles in Japan
Russia said on Wednesday that if the United States stationed missiles in Japan, this would threaten Russian security and prompt Moscow to retaliate. ( read original story ...)
Football: Marinos defeat S. Korea’s Pohang 2-0 in ACLE
Yan Matheus scored late in the first half and Anderson Lopes netted a penalty in injury time as Yokohama F Marinos continued their ... ( read original story ...)
Jasir Asani’s Decisive Goal Keeps Gwangju FC in Contention
Jasir Asani's debut goal secured Gwangju FC a crucial 1-0 victory over Shanghai Shenhua in the Asian Champions League Elite. Meanwhile, Yokohama F Marinos jumped to third place with a 2-0 win over ... ( read original story ...)
Prophetic Asani hits winner as Gwangju stay second in Asian Champions League
HONG KONG, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Substitute Jasir Asani scored with this first touch to earn Gwangju FC a 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua that kept the South Koreans in second in the league phase of the ... ( read original story ...)
2 men, 1 boy nabbed after attempted home invasion near Tokyo applied for ‘dark gigs’
Two men and an underage boy have been arrested for allegedly attempting to break into a residence in the Chiba Prefecture city of Funabashi, ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Ringleaders in series of Tokyo area robberies used US phone numbers: sources
The ringleaders in a series of recent burglaries mainly in the greater Japanese capital area used phone numbers with the United States countr･･･ ... ( read original story ...)