OSAKA--A man’s body was retrieved from the Kanzakigawa river here early on July 10, about two hours after police received an emergency call about someone being “pushed off a bridge” into the water. ( read original story ...)
Bloodied, unconscious man found at Tokyo apartment
A man was found collapsed and bleeding at an apartment complex in Tokyo's Nakano Ward following an emergency call in the predawn hours of Jul ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, where at least 6 people are missing
Torrential rain has been pounding southwestern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides and leaving at least six people missing. ( read original story ...)
Japan sea sludge tells story of human impact on Earth
Beneath the seawater in Japan's Beppu Bay lie layers of seemingly unremarkable sediment and sludge that tell the story of how humans have fundamentally altered the world around them.Twelve sites ... ( read original story ...)
She dreamed of defending Japan. Instead, her fellow soldiers sexually assaulted her
Rina Gonoi vowed to bring her alleged tormentors to justice after she says she endured physical and verbal sexual abuse while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Force. ( read original story ...)
South Korean shoppers hoard salt and seafood ahead of Japan’s release of radioactive water
A Gallup Korea survey from June shows 78% of those polled said they were very or somewhat worried about contamination of seafood. When asked, some shoppers at fish markets told Korean media outlets ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs current account surplus for fourth month as trade gap narrows
Japan's current account surplus more than doubled year-on-year in May, in a fourth straight month of gains, as the country's trade deficit narrowed and income gains from its overseas investment ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on dip-buying after 4-day drop
Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday as investors scooped up companies that lost ground during the market's four-day losing streak. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka welcomes baby girl, rapper boyfriend Cordae reportedly announces it during show
Naomi Osaka has reportedly given birth to her firstborn, a baby girl whose name has not yet been disclosed to the public. The news comes courtesy of her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, who announced it to ... ( read original story ...)
The Super Rich Are Snapping Up Tokyo’s New Ultra-Luxury Homes
But that’s starting to change as new developments with sweeping views, swimming pools and 24-hour valets are snapped up by local and overseas buyers taking advantage of a weaker yen and low interest ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Wins Overall Title at Pikes Peak
Yokohama Tire and Robin Shute claimed the second straight overall title at the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. ( read original story ...)
Water discharge will nail Tokyo to pole of shame: China Daily editorial
With Tokyo considering the International Atomic Energy Agency to have given it the green light, it will likely proceed posthaste with its plan to begin releasing the nuclear-contaminated water ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bread is much easier’: how Japan fell out of love with rice
The traditional staple is losing the battle with more convenient and cheaper alternative foods ( read original story ...)
FC Tokyo vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: The Both Sides Hold Claim To Home Advantage; Expect Goals
The Tokyo Derby brings the epic thrill in the Japanese Emperor’s Cup as FC Tokyo faces junior squad Tokyo Verdy. Since 2003. Both sides have been pitched against each other fourteen times, with FC ... ( read original story ...)
As China threat grows in Asia, Japan to open NATO liaison office to counter Beijing
Japan will open a NATO liaison office in Tokyo in yet another move to increase its security capabilities and deter Chinese aggression in the region. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: New ozeki Kirishima pulls out ahead of Nagoya meet’s 1st day
New ozeki Kirishima has pulled out of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday, reporting to the Japan Sumo Association he r ... ( read original story ...)