SHIGA, Japan (AP) — Heavy rain and storms associated with Typhoon Kong-rey washed out the third round of the LPGA's Japan tournament on Saturday and reduced it to 54 holes. The LPGA said the ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain halts some shinkansen bullet trains between Osaka, Hakata
Some shinkansen bullet train services have been halted between Shin-Osaka and Hakata in western Japan since Saturday morning due to h ... ( read original story ...)
Inconspicuous door hides amazing futuristic bar at hotel in Osaka, Japan
Hidden behind an inconspicuous door in the main bar on the 32nd floor of the 5-star Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is a smaller futuristic bar called Automata. Step through the tiled door with a shadowed sign and you become your own bartender, pouring beer ... ( read original story ...)
One Week in the World’s Snowiest Cities: The Ultimate Japan Winter Itinerary
Together, Aomori and Sapporo receive a staggering 42 feet of snow per year, creating winter wonderlands in the middle of bustling cities. In just one week, you can experience Japan’s most famous ski ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police charge offender of tougher cycling regulations
A man found to be cycling under the influence of alcohol has been charged in Osaka City, western Japan, becoming the first to be penalized in Osaka Prefecture under newly tightened traffic regulations ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori bares nearly all at pre-Halloween bash in Tokyo with Kanye West
The former Yeezy architect covered her chest with just a lacy stick-on covering and concealed her pelvic region with a matching thong. ( read original story ...)
Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise
Japan and the European Union have announced a security and defense partnership as they seek to step up military ties, including joint exercises and exchanges between their defense industries, amid ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: ‘Picture book picnic’ connects people in Osaka
A "picture book picnic" event was held in the city of Osaka on October 12. The aim is for children and parents to interact, and for people in the comm･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan political turmoil a risk for BOJ December hike, former board member says
Political turmoil after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in a snap election last weekend could lead the Bank of Japan to delay its next interest rate hike until January, a former BOJ board ... ( read original story ...)
NUS launches BLOCK71 Nagoya to strengthen Japan-Southeast Asia innovation exchange
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched BLOCK71 Nagoya today, marking its operational opening for start-ups. BLOCK71 Nagoya aims to create a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government pension fund posts $60 billion investment loss
Japan's Government Investment Pension Fund (GPIF) posted a $60 billion quarterly investment loss on Friday, its worst quarterly result in a little more than four years, after the mammoth fund was hit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Unveils Young Filmmakers Selected for First Edition of Film Frontier Global Networking Program
Japan’s Agency for Cultural affairs announced the first young filmmakers to receive support under its new Film Frontier Global Networking Program. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi sees LNG capacity growing to over 17 million t/y in early 2030s
By Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese trading house Mitsubishi sees its liquefied natural gas (LNG) output capacity growing by 5 million metric tons per year to over 17 million tons early in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Lisa Takeba Explores Twin Identity in Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Project ‘Children of the River’
Acclaimed Japanese director Lisa Takeba (“The Pinkie,” “Signal 100”) is developing “Children of the River,” a Japan-Italy co-production that explores themes of identity and loss through the story of ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Japan leads losses in Asia after a sharp decline on Wall St driven by Big Tech
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 sank 2.6% to 38,053.67. On Thursday, the Bank of Japan announced it would keep its benchmark rate unchanged at 0.25%, which was in line with market expectations. The ... ( read original story ...)
Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws
Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months jail under strict new rules introduced Friday. Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a ... ( read original story ...)