The Luxurious Way to Experience Tokyo's Cherry Blossom Season

Palace Hotel Tokyo’s Blossoming Tokyo package immerses guests in the beautiful cherry blossoms that bloom throughout the city during the spring months. Over the course of a three-hour tour, guests will be chauffeured to Tokyo’s most scenic sakura ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka dig yields 140 tombs believed dating to Yayoi Period

OSAKA – The Osaka Center for Cultural Heritage and others said Thursday that they have found more than 140 ancient tombs at two neighboring ruins in the city of Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The tombs, each surrounded by a square or rectangular moat, and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan says preparing for all possible US trade contingencies

"It is true that we are preparing to be able to respond to any possible situation," Suga told a news conference. He refrained from commenting on U.S. trade policy until it becomes clear. "The alliance and the economy between Japan and the U.S. is very ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka dig yields 140 tombs likely from Yayoi Period

OSAKA – The Osaka Center for Cultural Heritage and other entities said Thursday that more than 140 ancient tombs have been found at two neighboring ruins in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The tombs, each surrounded by a square or rectangular moat, are called ... ( read original story ...)

Global casino operators on Japan charm offensive

With a wealthy population and strong tourist appeal, Japan's opening up to casinos is welcome news for global operators impacted by China's crackdown on corruption and currency outflows that has hit revenues in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub. ( read original story ...)

LATEST: Japan court holds 'picture pincher' in remand

A Japanese court has ordered the detention for 10 days of a senior Thai Commerce Ministry official accused of stealing three paintings from a hotel in Japan, according to a Foreign Ministry source. Mr Suphat was in Japan to attend two intellectual property ... ( read original story ...)

Japan says preparing for all possible U.S. trade contingencies

"It is true that we are preparing to be able to respond to any possible situation," Suga told a news conference. He refrained from commenting on U.S. trade policy until it becomes clear. "The alliance and the economy between Japan and the U.S. is very ... ( read original story ...)

NORAD responds after Russian bombers zoom around Japan

News of this latest Russian provocation came shortly after the Pentagon announced that new Defense Secretary James Mattis would make his first visit overseas to Japan and South Korea early next month. A third Russian Tu-95 bomber took off from a base in ... ( read original story ...)

Alpinestars – Yokohama Drystar Jacket

Description – The Yokohama Jacket is a superior multi-material jacket featuring a host of comfort features such as Alpinestars proprietary Jet Ventilation System for excellent levels of internal cooling performance. With class-leading removable shoulder ... ( read original story ...)

Japan exhibitors fear $12 billion hit from media center plan

Singapore and the U.S., and they might not return," JEXA Chairman Tadao Ishizumi told a news conference on Thursday. "The economic benefits from these exhibitions will disappear and it's the people of Tokyo and Japan who will end up losing out," he said. ( read original story ...)

South Korea court awards Japan’s stolen statue to local temple

A statue stolen from Japan in 2012 should be given to a South Korean temple, a South Korean court ruled on Thursday, on the grounds that it was previously seized by Japanese pirates centuries ago. We will urge the Korean government side to take appropriate ... ( read original story ...)