The city has seen a rise in teenagers and women in their early twenties turning to the sex industry to survive, along with an increase in violence as well With a weakening currency and rising poverty, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation likely exceeded BOJ’s 2% target again in November: Reuters poll
Consumer inflation in Tokyo for November likely surpassed the Bank of Japan's 2% price target following a reduction in fuel subsidies and with an increase in food costs, a Reuters poll showed on ... ( read original story ...)
2025 Osaka Expo centerpiece ‘Grand Ring’ lit up for first time
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A giant circular timber roof known as the "Grand Ring" that is to be the centerpiece of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka was illuminated for the first time Thursday in a test run. ( read original story ...)
History’s highest sumo wrestling and geisha dance to take place at Tokyo Skytree observation deck
Tokyo’s Sumida Ward has an interesting double nature. On one hand, being the part of the city where the Tokyo Skytree stands, there’s an undeniable modern aspect to Sumida, but at the same time, the ... ( read original story ...)
Stone Brewing Gives Up on International Exports Despite ‘Strong Efforts’ Abroad
The Drinks Business reported on Wednesday that Stone Brewing, the popular San Diego-based beer brand owned by the Japanese brewing giant Sapporo, is pulling out of the international market entirely to ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo-Stone Brewing Stopping All International Exports
Stone’s international export business makes up about 1% of our total sales. Despite our team’s strong efforts, the current environment has challenged our growth. “We have a clear and very promising ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo puts on manga show by 350-plus artists with local ties
SAPPORO--With its rich pop culture heritage, the city is hosting an experience-based exhibition at the Shiroi Koibito Park’s Collection House in Nishi Ward. ( read original story ...)
Monster Hunter Wilds Will Illuminate an Osaka Mall
Capcom will hold a Monster Hunter Wilds illumination event at Shinsaibashi Parco mall in Osaka throughout the 2024-2025 Winter season. ( read original story ...)
Regions have important role at Expo 2025 Osaka – Vattani
ROME, NOV 21 - Ambassador Mario Vattani, the Commissioner General for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka, has said that, at the Universal Exhibition, "the intention is for Italy to present itself with culture, ... ( read original story ...)
Man pleads guilty to fatal shooting of Yokohama Tire coworker
A Starkville man will spend the next 30 years in prison for a 2023 squabble at work that escalated to a fatal shooting outside a West Point tire ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Advan A005 tires to be used in the Porsche Endurance Challenge Finale
The Porsche Endurance Challenge at COTA marks the end of a four-race season, which included three 60-minute races leading up to this six-hour finale. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $26 billion Discovery Could Change Its Fortunes
The Japanese discovery was the result of an underwater survey conducted between April and June, covering over 100 sites along the ocean floor near Minami-Torishima. Using a remotely operated vehicle ... ( read original story ...)
Trial runs of AI-based on-demand bus service start in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward
Trial runs of an artificial intelligence-based on-demand bus service without fixed timetables or routes have started in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. ( read original story ...)
Japan to build the world’s most powerful supercomputer
Japan's zeta-class supercomputer will be 1,000 times faster than existing systems, but what will it be used for? ( read original story ...)
Osaka zookeeper accused of stealing food from the animals
OSAKA—Authorities here are seeking to prosecute a zookeeper who is suspected of repeatedly stealing food intended for the animals at Osaka Tennoji Zoo. ( read original story ...)
Bain-Backed Kioxia Plans Tokyo IPO at $4.8 Billion Valuation
Kioxia Holdings Corp. plans to debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in mid-December at a value of about ¥750 billion ($4.8 billion), fast-tracking the move to stay relevant in the competitive memory ... ( read original story ...)