Japanese financial giant Nomura Holdings said on Thursday that a former employee at its brokerage unit had been arrested on suspicion of fraud. ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Alberta eyes Japan for new LNG deals amid US tariff threat, minister says
Canada's Alberta province, a major gas producer, needs to find new export markets in face of a U.S. tariff threat, and expanding in Japan is an important target, its minister of environment and protected areas, ( read original story ...)
In Japan, surge in store thefts by foreign gangs sparks vigilance warning
Shoplifting cases in Japanese pharmacies have jumped, with many foreign suspects being involved in stealing items and selling them overseas. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines plane strikes parked Delta jet at Seattle airport in ‘scary’ moment
A Japan Airlines plane taxiing across the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Wednesday morning struck a parked Delta Airlines plane — leaving the planes damaged but nobody hurt, according to reports. The accident happened at 10:17 a.m., the airport announced on X, with the taxiing plane’s wing striking the tail of the parked Delta plane as ...
One-third in Japan say they want to visit World Expo in Osaka: survey
About one-third of respondents in Japan expressed interest in visiting the World Exposition in Osaka, falling far below the 50 percen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police bust alleged prostitution ring catering to foreign tourists
Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sees Near World Record Snowfall Thanks To Several Feet Of Sea-Effect Snow
You've heard of lake-effect snow in the Great Lakes. Check out what a larger sea and bitter cold air helped to generate in parts of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Gov’t considers same-day tickets for Osaka Expo amid slow pre-sales
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday the government will consider introducing same-day tickets for the World Exposition in Osaka from April, despite an earlier decision not to do so ... ( read original story ...)
Parked Delta plane apparently struck by Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing at Seattle airport
Authorities at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport say a Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing on the tarmac apparently struck the tail of a parked Delta aircraft Wednesday morning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Flight ‘Struck’ Delta Plane at Seattle Airport: What We Know
A Japan Airlines plane struck the tail of a parked Delta Air Lines aircraft on Wednesday morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The Context Wednesday's is one of at least three ... ( read original story ...)
Prostitution ring targeting tourists busted in Tokyo
Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district. A record 36.8 million foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival 2025 Kicks Off In Japan
The Sapporo Snow Festival happens every year in February and makes the town of Sapporo look like a beautiful winter wonderland of snow and ice sculptures ... ( read original story ...)
In Photos: Snow statues of Ohtani, huge building and more attract crowds in Sapporo
The illuminated snow sculpture of the former Hokkaido Government Office Building, also known as the Red Brick Office, created by Hokkaido Broadcasting ... ( read original story ...)
Jerusalem moves camp to Nagoya
Melvin Jerusalem has arrived in Japan for his training camp ahead of his rematch with Yudai Shigeoka, which has been officially announced. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival Kicks Off Weeklong Extravaganza In Japan’s Hokkaido
SAPPORO, Feb 5 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off as an elaborate weeklong affair on Feb 4, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, attractions, and food for festivalgoers at the three main sites. ( read original story ...)
Most UNIQUE Street Food Japan – SPIKY Crab BREAKFAST + Seafood Tour of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan!
The Food Ranger. Most UNIQUE Street Food Japan - SPIKY Crab BREAKFAST + Seafood Tour of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan! Posted: 4 February 2025 | Last updated: 4 February 2025. More for ( read original story ...)