A group of six men and women have been arrested by Aichi Prefectural Police on suspicion of using a dating app to extort cash from men throu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests against Russian missile deployment on disputed islands
Japan's government has lodged a protest after Russia's military deployed a number of its new S-300V4 missile defence systems for combat duty on a disputed chain of islands near Japan, Chief Cabinet ... ( read original story ...)
Slipknot’s Knotfest Japan pushed back again to April 2020
Slipknot have postponed Knotfest Japan once again due to the coronavirus pandemic and their "concerns" for the safety of the fans, the performers and their crew, with the festival now set to take ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Album: Mask-themed shop opens in Yokohama, Japan
Photo taken on Nov. 30, 2020 shows a mask-themed shop during its preview activity in Yokohama, Japan. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi) TOKYO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- A mask-themed shop named "mask paradise" selling ... ( read original story ...)
Nike Japan ad on teenage bullying and racism sparks debate
Two-minute film draws support as ‘amazing’ while others accused company of creating a false impression of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names Covid-safe catchcry ‘sanmitsu’ buzzword of 2020
Sanmitsu is known in English as the three Cs – confined spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings – situations the public are asked to avoid ... ( read original story ...)
Nike’s diversity advert causing a backlash in Japan
Nike is facing a backlash in Japan over an advert which highlights racial discrimination in the country. The video shows the "real life experience" of three young soccer players from mixed heritage. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy minister says government spending alone won’t fill output gap
Japan's government will compile a stimulus package next week that would seek to fill slack in the economy not just with spending but incentives to boost green and digital investment, economy minister ... ( read original story ...)
Top 6 Ramen Shops in Odori – The Birthplace of Sapporo Ramen!
Sapporo is the biggest city in Hokkaido and also one of Japan's top ramen battlegrounds. Because ramen enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with the mind-boggling amount of ramen stores here, shops have ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos’ Postecoglou hails importance of AFC Champions League milestone
Ange Postecoglou hailed the importance of reaching the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 after his Yokohama F. Marinos side secured their progression with a 4-1 win over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on ... ( read original story ...)
Giant Olympic rings are back on display in Tokyo
The five Olympic rings are back in Tokyo Bay. They were removed for maintenance four months ago shortly after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the covid-19 pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic rings reinstalled in Tokyo
Watch "Olympic rings reinstalled in Tokyo after the monument was taken down to undergo maintenance to prepare for the summer games", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow ‘large-scale’ overseas visitor numbers for 2020 Olympics: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan aims to admit "large-scale" numbers of overseas visitors for the Tokyo Olympic Games without mandatory vaccinations or quarantines provided tourists submit negative ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea and Japan in food fight over who has best kimchi
Kimchi, the pickled vegetable creation regarded by South Korea as its national dish, is at the centre of a row after China laid claim to the defining recipe.The International Organisation for ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama beats Jeonbuk to advance in Asian Champions League
Yokohama F Marinos cruised into the knockout phase of the Asian Champions League for the first time in their history on Tuesday, hammering two-time champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 4-1 in their Group ... ( read original story ...)
Super Nintendo World is opening at Universal Studios Japan in February. Here’s a sneak peek
Get ready to slap on your Mario Kart racing gear and toss some Koopa Shells. The world's first Super Nintendo World is set to open inside the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka next year. ( read original story ...)