HOKKAIDO (TR) – Runa Tamura, 30, stands accused of decapitating a man at a love hotel in Sapporo City last year. By the time the crime was discovered, Tamura had taken the victim’s head back to her ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested in Yokohama robbery-murder case; suspected of being receiver of cash
Police in Yokohama have arrested a 30-year-old woman in connection with the robbery and murder of a 75-year-old man at his house in Yokohama in October. Police said Miho Kimoto, a resident of Adachi ... ( read original story ...)
Local train in Osaka offers fantastic digital art show
Mizuma Railway is operating a “digital art” train until Dec. 1 that treats passengers to projection mapping during the 5.5-kilometer ride between Kaizuka and Mizuma-Kannon stations in Osaka Prefecture ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Takeaways: Five Themes From the Film Festival and Market
Soaked by several days of rain, the by-product of a nearby typhoon, the Tokyo International Film Festival and its accompanying TIFFCOM industry event might have been forgiven for being a little soggy. ( read original story ...)
Drifting Between Dreams and Reality, Yoshida Daihachi Analyzes ‘Teki Cometh’ Tokyo Competition Film
Yoshida Daihachi’s “Teki Cometh” is based on a 1998 novel about a professor whose retirement is disturbed by a mysterious message about his enemy. ( read original story ...)
Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident
Japan has grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft again after an incident last Sunday where one of the hybrid helicopter-aircraft tilted unexpectedly while trying to take off. ( read original story ...)
Football: Departing Mitch Langerak savors “perfect ending” with Nagoya
Departing Nagoya Grampus goalkeeper Mitch Langerak on Saturday labeled his team's League Cup final win over Albirex Niigata the ... ( read original story ...)
Keeper Mitch Langerak gets perfect send-off as Nagoya captures Levain Cup
Langerak converted one of Grampus' five successful kicks during penalties in a roller coaster win over Albirex Niigata on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government looks to ensure everyone has a bed at evacuation centers
The capital hopes to improve living conditions at evacuation centers and boost its disaster response capability. ( read original story ...)
Football: Nagoya edge Niigata on penalties in epic League Cup final
Nagoya Grampus edged Albirex Niigata 5-4 on penalties after an enthralling 3-3 draw to secure their second League Cup and deny their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions
Japan is planning an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka to make up for a shortage of truck drivers. ( read original story ...)
Rain washes out Saturday’s 3rd round of the LPGA Japan tournament, now reduced to 54 holes
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 ...)