The collection takes its cues from Osaka's story and Japanese roots, and features "the hardest tennis skirt and cropped football jersey combo to ever hit the market." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to meet executives from top chip firms -sources
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to meet on Thursday with top executives from global semiconductor companies including TSMC to seek active investment in Japan, said two people involved in planning the meeting. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s five best ‘sento’ public bathhouses
From Koganeyu to Spa LaQua to Myojinyu, here are our picks for the five best "sento" public bathhouses in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tourism Recovery Helps Japan Grow in First Quarter
Japan’s economy grew modestly in the first quarter, helped by a recovery in tourism that offset sluggishness in some leading economies. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Station SF Vol. 1 is an interesting start. It has us wanting to find out more
Much of the country has been swallowed by Yokohama Station, a mysterious, ever-growing series of buildings that’s been around for as long as anyone can remember. The few who live outside its many ... ( read original story ...)
White House responds to calls for Biden to apologize for Hiroshima bombing during Japan trip
The White House did not say President Biden has plans to apologize for the U.S. nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during his trip to Japan this week. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for ‘crescent of defense’
The speaker of Taiwan's parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the Philippines on Tuesday for helping to create a "crescent of defense" with Taiwan and the U.S. against China's ambitions in the ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens protest in Tokyo to stop Japan from releasing treated, but still radioactive, water into the sea
"Don’t dump contaminated water into sea!" protesters chanted outside the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holding’s headquarters in Tokyo, holding banners with their demands such as "Don’t nuke the Pacific," and "Stop contaminated water." The utility ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers: Hakkai’s Redemption, Explained
When first introduced in Tokyo Revengers, Hakkai Shiba came off as a natural athlete, capable of easily landing strike after strike at a bowling alley when pitted against Takemichi. Effortlessly strong and confident, Hakkai's innate strength allowed him to ... ( read original story ...)
The trial of the former senior managing director of Dentsu in the Tokyo Olympics corruption case is about to begin… Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori enjoyed a night of …
Is it because he is not involved in the corruption surrounding the Tokyo Olympics? Or is it because he is absolutely confident that the investigations will not reach him? At around 6:00 p.m. on April 19, former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, 85, slowly got ... ( read original story ...)
10 of our absolute favorite places to spend a day in Tokyo
But as our staff returns to our Tokyo base following the Golden Week vacation period, we’re reminded that Japan’s capital is also one of its most diversely fascinating places. There’s no shortage of wonderful ways to spend a day within the city limits, ( read original story ...)
What It’s Like to Stay at Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, Where Luxe Italian Hospitality Gets a Japanese Twist
Will room service bring you caviar? Does your suite have its own butler? Does the bathroom have a bidet? Find out below. Bulgari Tokyo is the eighth hotel for Italy’s storied fashion house-cum-hospitality brand. But the 98-room hotel — occupying floors ... ( read original story ...)
Rimowa Is Launching a 125-Year Retrospective in Tokyo, and It Includes the Suitcases of Billie Eilish and Bella Hadid
SEIT 1898 highlights century-old designs (that were originally conceived by the company’s founder, Paul Morszeck, for nascent car travel) next to recent, hyper-modern concepts, such as an aluminum case reimagined by the artist Fabian Bergmark Näsman with a thicket of polished, protruding “horns.” ( read original story ...)
What do principal, students think of Tokyo high school with ‘no rules’?
Despite the recent nationwide review of controversial school rules, there are still prominent examples of control-oriented regulations and op・・・ ( read original story ...)
1 dead, 1 injured after large crane topples over in Tokyo
Tokyo police said the crane was lifting an excavator when it toppled over onto a van, a truck and one other vehicle, and a man in his 50s became trapped in the van and was later confirmed dead, while a man in the truck was seriously injured with a broken leg. ( read original story ...
Yokohama Announces Women’s Car Rally In Bengaluru
WOW (Women on Wheels) Yokohama rally to take place on May 21st Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 16: The joy of motoring lifestyle meets the spirit of women empowerment as the highly anticipated WOW ... ( read original story ...)