Japan’s new, minority government has launched a now nearly annual attempt at stimulating its economy—this time toying with the controversial idea of keeping more of consumers’ income tax-free. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo explosion leaves at least four injured
The incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. in a densely packed area of Susukino, lined with multitenant buildings. ( read original story ...)
Osaka 2025 World Expo: Organisers hope to attract more European visitors
The World Expo will be held in Osaka in 2025 and will feature more than 160 countries and regions present View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Fire erupts in Sapporo’s entertainment district, several injured
A fire erupted in the entertainment district of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo on Tuesday. Police say four people have been injured. ( read original story ...)
‘Unhinged behaviour’ – Naomi Osaka shares her panic as she survives first day of preseason training
Naomi Osaka is back in training. The former World No. 1 made her highly anticipated return to the WTA tour this year, having taken a hiatus to give birth to her first child in 2023. But she was ... ( read original story ...)
“I Am Alive”: Naomi Osaka Banters With Taskmaster Patrick Mouratoglou After First Preseason Practice Session
Naomi Osaka shares insights from her tedious first preseason practice session with Patrick Mouratoglou at UCLA’s training facility. ( read original story ...)
After two decades, Tokyo Police Club is bringing down the curtains on the band
Tokyo Police Club started as a high school band, but it didn’t take long for them to become Canadian indie rock darlings. Now, they're calling it quits. Dave Monks and Graham Wright sit down with Q's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Space Rocket Engine Explodes Again
A second failure in a row raises concern about the progress of the Epsilon S rocket, whose debut is expected next year. ( read original story ...)
Explosion Leaves Three Injured In Japan’s Sapporo
An explosion occurred in a building in a bustling district in Japan's Sapporo on Tuesday, leaving three injured, local ( read original story ...)
Explosion heard in Sapporo’s entertainment district, several injured
An explosion is believed to have occurred in the entertainment district of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo on Tuesday. The local fire department says four people have been injured. ( read original story ...)
These batteries could harness the wind and sun to replace coal and gas
Utilities are building massive batteries to store renewable energy and replace polluting fossil fuel power plants. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama launches Advan Winter V907 tire for Mercedes-AMG E-Class
The tread pattern features V-shaped grooves and 3D sipes that contribute to snow performance and a center rib for dry road stability. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo explosion leaves three injured
The incident occurred at around 3:18 p.m. in a densely packed area of Susukino, lined with multitenant buildings. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cheap homes offer promise with pitfalls
Japan's cheap houses are drawing a large buzz of attention around the world. While they offer a great match for some, they may not be a fit for everyone. ( read original story ...)
Aging Japan Faces Dating Hurdle As Births and Marriages Plummet
A quarter of Japanese people under 40 who have tied the knot found their spouse through a dating app, a recent survey found. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s steady service inflation keeps alive BOJ rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into place. ( read original story ...)