"A Tale of Tokyo" is the latest annual limited edition whisky from Glenmorangie. How do distilleries remain innovative while staying within production regulations? ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to commercially hunt vulnerable fin whales, enraging conservationists
Japan has announced plans to add fin whales — the second-largest animal on Earth — to its list of commercial whaling species, which currently includes Bryde's, sei and minke whales. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ for Switch delayed to July 25 in the west
The Switch version of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ will launch on July 25, a delay from its previously planned June release window, publisher Aksys Games announced. ( read original story ...)
Top recommendations to enjoy Tokyo’s anime adventure
Ikebukuro stands out with its unique appeal to female anime and manga enthusiasts. Stroll along Otome Road, a hub for shops that cater specifically t ( read original story ...)
Sharp to stop making LCD at Osaka plant, end TV panel output in Japan
Sharp Corp. said Tuesday it will halt production of large liquid crystal display panels by the end of September at its plant in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Berlin mayor visits Tokyo in bid to deepen ties
Twin cities Berlin and Tokyo want to further deepen their partnership and work together on 21st century problems such as climate change. "We are facing global challenges that we must tackle in our ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber posts record sales, business profit & margin in Q1 2024
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., today disclosed its business and financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024. Sales revenue saw a year-on-year increase of 23.5 per cent between ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Ex-Coach Sasha Bajin Confirms Split With Rising American WTA Star in Saddening Update
Naomi Osaka's former coach Sascha Bajin is on the news again but not for a great reason. The post Naomi Osaka's Ex-Coach Sasha Bajin Confirms Split With Rising American WTA Star in Saddening Update ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile store caters to hungry workers at Osaka Expo site
OSAKA–A unique, self-sufficient mobile convenience store is like manna from heaven for workers at remote construction sites for the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo here. ( read original story ...)
Japan to craft 2040 strategy of decarbonisation and industrial policy
The Japanese government will map out by the end of March next year a new national strategy encompassing decarbonisation and industrial policy targeting 2040, industry ministry officials said on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn-Backed Sharp to Halt Loss-Making Osaka Display Plant
Foxconn-backed Sharp Corp. is halting its loss-making display panel factory in Osaka and will use the sprawling facility for a data center to power artificial intelligence. ( read original story ...)
Zheng Qinwen addresses controversial topic after ousting Naomi Osaka in Rome
Zheng defeated Osaka, who is coached by Wim Fissette - the coach who left Zheng in September to start working with Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Court orders government to grant refugee status to Syrian
The Nagoya District Court overruled a government decision and ordered it to grant refugee status to a 36-year-old Syrian applicant who had refused to be drafted into his nation's military. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo firm ordered to pay $24,000 over indirect gender discrimination in rent benefits
The Tokyo District Court ruled on May 13 that rent benefits limited to career-track employees, the majority of whom are male, constituted "in・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on weak yen, ahead of US inflation data
Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday as buying of export-oriented issues was spurred by the weak yen, but the upside was capped amid cau ... ( read original story ...)
Three die in multiple-vehicle collision on Tokyo’s expressway
Three people were confirmed dead following a seven-vehicle collision on an motorway in the Tokyo area early Tuesday morning, according to local media reports. ( read original story ...)