Japan’s pledge to go carbon neutral is backed up by myriad experiences for travellers looking to learn, live like locals, and leave a positive mark on the places they visit ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ainu simply means human’: director Takeshi Fukunaga on Japan’s indigenous Ainu culture
An introduction to the Ainu by filmmaker Takeshi Fukunaga, creator of what is said to be the first film about, and starring, this long overlooked population – plus how to experience Ainu culture ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins, Alexandrova upsets Halep in Gippsland Trophy quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka reached the Gippsland Trophy semifinals, as did No.9 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, who surrendered just three games to take out No.1 seed Simona Halep. ( read original story ...)
Qualifying events resume as Tokyo Games draw ever closer
With Olympics officials reiterating their commitment to holding the Tokyo Games this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic, several sports will soon resume qualifying for athletes with less than six ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Mononoke village, Howl’s castle concepts unveiled for Ghibli Park in central Japan
"Ghibli Park" development, a theme park based on the films of legendary anime studio Studio Ghibli, including CG concept art for life-size replicas of Howl's castle and a village from "Princess ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka queen of brands: she is also in the new Levi’s campaign
The Japanese is also in the new Levi's campaign, Beauty of Becoming, made up of a series of short films that also stars Jaden Smith, her sister Willow and actor Brandon Flyn ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court dismisses forced sterilization suit citing lack of evidence for surgery
A court in this north Japan city has dismissed a couple's suit for the national government to pay 22 million yen (about $208,400) in damage ... ( read original story ...)
NISSIN and Tablelog Concoct Mouth-Watering Instant Shoyu Ramen
NISSIN has teamed up with Tabelog, a popular Japanese restaurant guide, for instant ramen with a shoyu flavor. This marks NISSIN and Tablelog‘s fourth collaboration. The ramen’s flavor is a recipe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin ditches Myanmar beer partner because of its ties to the military
Japanese companies bet on Myanmar years ago as the Southeast Asian country emerged from decades of military rule. But this week's coup has already ended one of those deals. ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca files for Japan approval of COVID-19 vaccine, second after Pfizer treatment
Drugmaker AstraZeneca PLC said on Friday it had applied for approval in Japan of its COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second pharmaceutical firm to do so after Pfizer Inc. The Japanese government in ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for allegedly selling modified Pokemon for Nintendo Switch in Japan
An unemployed man in this western Japan city was arrested on Feb. 4 on suspicion of illegally importing characters from the popular game ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams, Osaka drawn in same half at Australian Open
Serena Williams has been drawn into the same quarter at the Australian Open as No. 2-ranked Simona Halep and the same half as Naomi Osaka in her latest bid for ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka leads generation that puts Serena 24th slam hopes in peril
Naomi Osaka and Ash Barty will capture much of the focus at the Australian Open, where Serena Williams continues her pursuit of a 24th slam. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 infections in Tokyo may have jumped nine-fold, antibody survey shows
The number of COVID-19 infections in Tokyo may have jumped by nine-fold since last summer, coronavirus antibody tests showed, as Japan tries to rein in the country's third and most lethal wave of the ... ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca applies for COVID-19 vaccine approval in Japan
AstraZeneca said on Friday it had applied for approval in Japan for its COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second drug maker to do so after Pfizer Inc. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: ‘Not wholly confident but reasonable hope’ – Princess Anne
Asked if she was confident the Games would go ahead, Princess Anne told BBC Sport: "I don't think anybody is wholly confident. I think we work on the basis that you plan for it, because, at the moment ... ( read original story ...)