Two Chinese aircraft carriers were spotted conducting simultaneous operations in the Pacific for the first time, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Dispatch from Japan: Goats used to lift moods at offices, welfare centres
In late February, on a lawn beside a building near JR Totsuka Station in Yokohama, a 78-year-old local resident was feeding two goats kept by coffee shop owner Taizo Katayama, 56, while they chatted. ( read original story ...)
Junto Nakatani Makes History in Tokyo, Unifies Bantamweight Division with Victory Over Ryosuke Nishida
In the fight, which took place on June 8, 2025, at Ariake Coliseum, Nakatani made a lasting impression by defeating the IBF champion in the sixth round. Nakatani made his power advantage clear right ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to release 200,000 more tons of emergency rice to curb prices
Japan will release another 200,000 metric tons of rice from its emergency stockpile to tackle a doubling of prices since last year, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to conduct appropriate debt management policies, finance minister says
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that the government will conduct appropriate debt management policies while communicating closely with market participants. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba Pledges 50% Pay Rise by 2040 Ahead of Elections
A 50% increase in average pay and a ¥1 quadrillion ($6.9 trillion) economy will be the top campaign pledges for this summer’s upper house election according to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, ... ( read original story ...)
Weather agency warns of heavy rain in Kyushu, west and east Japan through June 11
Heavy rain is expected mainly in southwest Japan's Kyushu region and across western and eastern Japan through June 11. ( read original story ...)
Man found dead in Nagoya hotel room entered room with woman beforehand
Following the death of a man at a hotel in Nagoya over the weekend, police have arrested male suspect on suspicion of robbery and murder ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s $22 Trillion Tower of Babel
This is Tokyo's Tower of Babel - a conceptual skyscraper with a height of 10,000 meters (or 6.2 miles). #skyscrapers #megaprojects #towerofbabel ... ( read original story ...)
Best of Canadian soccer star and Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Huitema in images
Jordyn Huitema has been a star on the pitch for nearly a decade, having scored her first International goal when she was only 16 years old. Since then, the talented forward has shined at the Summer ... ( read original story ...)
Bridgestone’s Phillip Diogenes elected TRAC director
Phillip Diogenes of Bridgestone Canada Inc. has been elected as the new director of the Phillip Diogenes of Bridgestone Canada (TRAC). ( read original story ...)
All-time great wrestler Hakuho quits Japan Sumo Association with plans to form global body
Hakuho, a retired “yokozuna” or grand champion, says he has quit the Japan Sumo Association after an apparent falling out with the governing body of the ancient sport. ( read original story ...)
Yamachan’s Chicken Wings Copycat Recipe – Nagoya-Style Tebasaki 🍗🔥
Recreate Yamachan’s famous Nagoya-style chicken wings at home with this easy copycat recipe! These crispy, double-fried tebasaki are coated in a sweet, peppery soy glaze and sprinkled with sesame ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka Expo halts water shows over high bacteria levels
Organizers of the Expo 2025 in Osaka have suspended its popular daily fountain shows and closed a shallow pool area due to pneumonia-causing bacterial contamination that required cleaning and safety c ... ( read original story ...)
Maruya Honten, NAGOYA – One of the Best Hitsumabushi Meals at This 160-Year-Old Unagi Restaurant
Maruya Honten in Nagoya Japan serves expertly grilled eel, offering rich hitsumabushi and classic Una-Don in a polished, traditional setting. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka Expo temporarily suspends water shows after high levels of bacteria detected
Organizers of the Expo 2025 in Osaka have suspended its popular daily fountain shows and closed a shallow pool area due to pneumonia-causing bacterial contamination that required cleaning and safety ... ( read original story ...)