Voter support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida slid by three points to 21%, the lowest since he took office in 2021, a poll by public broadcaster NHK showed on Monday, denting his chances of ... ( read original story ...)
US needs Japan’s help to boost military production, ambassador says
The United States needs Japan's help to cope with strategic challenges in Europe and Asia that are straining its defence industries, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan said on Monday as the countries kicked ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni, Karlissa Saffold & Tia Kemp Set To Wreak Havoc With “Aunt Tea” Podcast on Zeus Network
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Man admits to fatally stabbing Filipino woman in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Police arrested a 33-year-old man on June 10 on suspicion of murdering a 57-year-old Filipino woman by repeatedly stabbing her on a street here. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s famed yakitori has finally arrived in Sukhumvit
Hailing from Osaka, Kuma no Yakitori’s innovative grilled goods are known for creating one of Japan’s hottest dining spots. And they’re ready for Bangkok foodies at Rain Hill. Photo: Sliced duck loin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector mood hits nearly 2-year low in May
Japan's service sector sentiment worsened in May to levels unseen in nearly two years, government data showed on Monday, as rising fuel and food costs from a weak yen dragged on household spending.The data highlights the fragile nature of consumption, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workers sleeping more than in 1999, but still not getting the z’s of 50 yrs ago: survey
Workers in Japan sleep less than 50 years ago but more than 25 years ago, according to a time use survey conducted by Citizen Watch Co. ahead ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over fatal stabbing of Filipino woman near Yokohama Station
A man has been arrested after a woman was fatally stabbed with what appeared to be a knife on a street near JR Yokohama Station on the evening of June 9. At around 7:45 p.m., a male passerby called ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka learns opponent for her first grass match since 2019 Wimbledon
Hertogenbosch as the four-time Grand Slam champion will be playing against Elise Mertens in her first grass match since 2019. Osaka, who is still ranked outside the top-100 after launching her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Is My Second Home, and Everyone in Japan Is Wearing These 5 Breezy Summer Trends
Including roomy wide-leg pants and airy blouses. Courtesy of Bianca Kratky Tokyo has long been known as a fashion hot spot. While it might not be the birthplace of many famous designers in the way ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt to call for flexible policy amid price uncertainty, draft blueprint shows
TOKYO, - Japan's government will highlight the need to work closely with the central bank and guide policy "flexibly" in the wake of soft consumption and uncertainty over the inflation outlook, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Latest Plan To Reverse Declining Birthrate
Japan is currently experiencing depopulation issues as the country's birthrate falls for the eighth year in a row. ( read original story ...)
Colin Croy: ‘After I built my first pedal, I just kept making more and more’
He opened his shop in Sapporo in January this year and has been serving the musical community in the Hokkaido capital with repairs, upgrades and customizations ever since. 1. What brought you to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo developing dating app to encourage marriage and childbirth
In Japan, Tokyo officials have launched a new online service called Tokyo Futari Story that aims to help people find relationships amid historically low marriage and birth rates. Japan's birth rate ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Defenses Are Faltering, but Japan Can Help
America consolidated too much after the Cold War, making the alliance more important than ever. ( read original story ...)
Sharp’s LCD plant in Osaka will be transformed into massive AI data center
Sharp's production base in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, once renowned as the world's most advanced factory for large LCD television panels, will be transformed into a massive data center to handle the ... ( read original story ...)