A cuddly fairy on a mission to “deliver happiness” to her disaster-hit hometown has been crowned Japan’s most popular mascot, but unseemly rivalry among competitors has forced organisers to announce ... ( read original story ...)
3 abducted girls located in separate cases in Aichi, Shizuoka and Chiba
Law enforcement divisions in three prefectures have located three girls after they were allegedly abducted in separate incidents ... ( read original story ...)
NBA Unlikely To Pause For 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Adam Silver Says
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league is unlikely to suspend the season just to give way for players participating in the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby denies climate change sabotage claim
As some observers question whether Japan can meet its next set of climate change goals by 2030, one organisation charged with hindering the country’s efforts has come out to defend its record. In ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s September service sector activity shrinks at slowest pace since pandemic’s start
Activity in Japan's services sector contracted for the eight straight month in September but at the slowest pace since the coronavirus pandemic started wreaking havoc on the economy, a private ... ( read original story ...)
Bet on Japan’s new prime minister and regional banks turns sour
A bet by investors that , Japan’s new prime minister, was poised to precipitate a wave of consolidation across the country’s “shattered” regional banking sec ... ( read original story ...)
24th Tokyo International Film Festival opening ceremony
Actress Milla Jovovich attends the 24th Tokyo film festival opening ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, on October 22, 2011. UPI/Keizo Mori ... ( read original story ...)
“Resident Evil: Retribution” World Premiere in Tokyo
Actress Milla Jovovich attends the world premiere for the film "Resident Evil: Retribution" in Tokyo, Japan, on September 3, 2012. The film will open on September 14 in Japan. UPI/Keizo Mori ... ( read original story ...)
‘Last Mission to Tokyo’ Review: Torture on Trial
How Japanese officers who tortured the ‘Doolittle Raid’ aviators were finally held accountable. ( read original story ...)
Speculative bet on Japan’s regional banks turns sour
A speculative bet on Japan’s new prime minister, and the theory that Yoshihide Suga was poised to precipitate a wave of consolidation across the country’s “shattered” regional banking sector, has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Struggles to Fill Bullet Trains Running With Empty Seats
These days, the section of Tokyo Station serving regional destinations is a shadow of its former self. Gone are the usual crowds and on a mid-week afternoon in late September, just a handful of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Commends Iga Swiatek After Her Stellar Performance Against Simona Halep at French Open 2020
Naomi Osaka went on to congratulate her friend Iga Swiatek following her stunning victory over Simona Halep in the French Open 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Stephen Scullion: Belfast man achieves Tokyo qualifying time with NI record of 2:09.49
Stephen Scullion becomes the fastest of Ireland's Olympic marathon qualifiers as he sets a new Northern Ireland of 2:09.49 in London. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo 1972: a city transformed, a continent inspired
The first Olympic Winter Games to be held in Asia had wide-reaching benefits for the city, for Japan and even for the continent at large. ( read original story ...)
The Sapporo Olympic Education Programme
The Olympic Education Programme was developed and implemented by a wide range of stakeholders, including local businesses, sports bodies and civic groups. ( read original story ...)
Thai AirAsia X Now Flies Direct to “Sapporo” Japan! Daily Direct Flights Start at Only 3,990 THB* Per Way Visit Any Season, All Year!
Thai AirAsia X launches direct flights to Sapporo, Japan with X-tra low fares starting from 3,990 THB per way from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Sapporo (New Chitose Airport). Bookings can be made at from ... ( read original story ...)