At around 9:00 p.m. p.m. on February 8, the unnamed Aussie, 32, is suspected of hitting a fellow streamer, 38, multiple times with a selfie stick on a sidewalk in the Susukino entertainment area. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Resilience lunar lander prepares for 1st swing around the moon
The second lunar lander from Japanese space exploration company ispace is ready for a flyby of the moon as part of its elongated moon landing journey. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo turns to high-end cuisine to attract foodies
High-end cuisine will be a major highlight of the Osaka Expo's food lineup, sure to entice foodies as the event draws over 200,000 da ... ( read original story ...)
C. elegans study suggests hyperactivated neurons cause aging-related behavioral decline
A study of nematodes by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has found that aging-related decline in brain function is caused by the excessive activation of certain neurons over time, rather than ... ( read original story ...)
Charting a Sustainable Financial Future for Tokyo and Japan
A pair of panels featuring leading policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts at the FinCity.Tokyo Global Forum 2025 event at the end of January explored Tokyo’s future as a finance hub ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese budget airline extends Houston to Tokyo route for summer travel
A Japanese budget airline is extending its flights to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport just in time for summer travel season. ZIPAIR, a Japan Airlines subsidiary that made waves for launching cheap flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Houston starting later this year on March 4 will now extend those past its original Apr. ( ...
I can’t afford to buy a house where I live, so I bought one in Japan. It only cost me $30,000.
Justin Wong lives in British Columbia, Canada, but said he can't afford to buy a home there. So he nabbed a house across the Pacific Ocean in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inpex targets FID for Indonesia’s Abadi LNG project in 2027
Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, Inpex Corp , said on Thursday it aims to make a final investment decision (FID) on its Abadi liquefied natural gas project in Indonesia in 2027 as part of its ... ( read original story ...)
She got breast cancer then got married. Now survivor advises other patients to live life
When Miyabi Kuroiwa was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 26 her partner proposed and they began enjoying life. Now she counsels others online. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s AFC Champions League Elite dominance continues as Vissel Kobe, Yokohama F. Marinos and Kawasaki Frontale advance
Japanese football is dominating the East Region of the AFC Champions League Elite with all three clubs marching on. ( read original story ...)
Hyundai Nods to Enthusiasts and Fist-Bumps Toyota at Tokyo Auto Salon
In the scrum of one of these Hyundai debuts at the Auto Salon, I catch the eye of a Toyota executive. “None of this, nothing in here” (he makes a circular motion with his index finger, indicating ... ( read original story ...)
Yamamoto, Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers when the Dodgers play in Tokyo next month
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they face the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo next month, according to manager Dave Roberts. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco’s FY tobacco profit rises almost 10%, set for more growth in 2025
Japan Tobacco on Thursday reported a 9.7% increase in annual adjusted operating profit from its tobacco business, thanks to selling more higher-priced packs of tobacco and its acquisition of U.S. ( read original story ...)
Nissan and Honda boards both vote to end merger talks, sources say
The boards of Nissan and Honda voted on Thursday to officially end talks to merge the two Japanese automakers, people familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Nissan and Honda end merger talks, scuttling $60 billion deal
Japan's Nissan and Honda ended talks to create an auto group worth $60 billion on Thursday, pitching Nissan into greater uncertainty although the automakers promised to continue to collaborate on ... ( read original story ...)
Why do Japanese government workers keep losing sensitive data while drunk?
Nights out drinking can often end badly. But in Japan, they have a habit of going spectacularly wrong for government employees – who on at least two occasions have lost sensitive personal data after a ... ( read original story ...)