Japan’s stock futures slumped after President Donald Trump slapped the nation with a 24% levy as part of tariffs on trading partners worldwide. A stronger yen may also drag exporter shares lower. ( read original story ...)
Tragic Incident in Nagoya: Car Plows Into Pedestrians Injuring Seven
In the bustling streets of Nagoya, Japan, a tragic incident unfolded when a car mounted the sidewalk, injuring at least seven pedestrians, including a baby. This shocking event raises several concerns ... ( read original story ...)
American Airlines flight from hell forced to turn around 12 hours into trip to Tokyo
A Tokyo-bound American Airlines flight from New York City was forced to turn around 12 hours into the exhausting journey — infuriating New Yorkers who then had to spend the night at a cheap motel in ... ( read original story ...)
Seven people injured after car runs into pedestrians in Nagoya
Police arrested the car's driver, a woman in her 70s, at the scene on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in injury. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s warning for the coming ‘mega-quake’: 300,000 people would lose their lives and billion-dollar debacle
It is an estimate made by the authorities of the country regarding this hypothetical event in the Nankai Trough. ( read original story ...)
Is ‘Doomsday Fish’ A Warning Sign For Japan’s Predicted ‘Mega earthquake’?
A viral video of a rare oarfish surfacing in Mexico has reignited fears linked to Japanese folklore, which considers the deep-sea creature a harbinger of natural disasters like earthquakes and ... ( read original story ...)
An F1 driver’s fast and furious guide to Tokyo
Red Bull's driver Yuki Tsunoda talks us through the must-see places in Tokyo ahead of his home race at the Japanese Grand Prix. ( read original story ...)
Passengers end up in Texas instead of Tokyo after spending about 12 hours in the air on diverted flight
An American Airlines flight from New York to Tokyo turned around over the Pacific Ocean and diverted to Dallas following a "maintenance issue." ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan expresses concerns over US tariffs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warns the global economy could take a major hit from President Donald Trump's planned new tariffs. ( read original story ...)
Tragic Incident in Nagoya: Car Plows into Pedestrians Injuring Multiple Individuals
Among the injured, two males and five females were reported conscious upon arrival at the hospital, generating a tenuous sense of relief amidst the tragic circumstances. Notably, one of the victims is ... ( read original story ...)
NYK, Partners to Develop Renewable Energy-Powered Floating Data Center
NYK Line, NTT FACIITIES, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation, MUFG Bank, and the city of Yokohama have signed a memorandum of ... ( read original story ...)
MFA officer who was fined for taking nude photos of male customers in Tokyo bathhouse dismissed
Christopher Sim Siong Chye was dismissed by the Foreign Ministry on April 2, according to the govt gazette. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Terra Drone to boost cooperation with Saudi Aramco for inspections
Japanese startup Terra Drone, which uses drones to survey and inspect energy infrastructure, is stepping up cooperation with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Aramco to inspect oil and gas ... ( read original story ...)
April Fools’ Prank Goes Wrong as Japan Frets Over Rice Shortage
Rice prices in Japan are no laughing matter, as food vendor Hokka Hokka Tei found on Tuesday when an April Fools’ prank went awry. ( read original story ...)
Already Seen Kyoto? Expand Your Itinerary in Japan
Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of Koyasan instead? ( read original story ...)
Japan Pavilion in Osaka Expo opens with rare Mars meteorite exhibit
Japan has opened its pavilion in the World Exposition in Osaka, less than two weeks before the global event begins, with the first-ever public exhibit of a "Mars rock" discovered in Antarctica by a ... ( read original story ...)