Naomi Osaka has revealed how watching Rafael Nadal highlights and an "embarrassing" practice session has helped her prepare for her Italian Open run. ( read original story ...)
Japanese indie publishers steer Tokyo Indie Games Summit: “Companies are paying attention”
Indie gaming in Japan is growing, while domestic investment in indie publishing and greater investment in independent ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area shown to media
The new Fantasy Springs area, which will become the eighth zone at Tokyo DisneySea in the city of Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, was introduced to newspap･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy expected to shrink in Q1 due to weak consumption: Reuters poll
Japan's economy likely contracted an annualised 1.5% in the January-March quarter as all key drivers of growth slumped due to an uncertain outlook, a Reuters poll showed, which will probably set back ... ( read original story ...)
Rare ‘customer harassment’ suit between companies filed in Sapporo
A Tokyo-based housing equipment company recently filed a lawsuit at the district court here seeking 11 million yen (approx. $70,700) in compensation over alleged "customer harassment" by two client ... ( read original story ...)
Nurse verbally abused self-harming patient at psychiatric hospital in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA -- Kanagawa Psychiatric Center here announced on May 9 that a nurse in their 60s verbally abused a hospitalized patient who repeatedly self-harmed. The remarks, including the suggestion that ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka man swindled out of $1.4 mil. in investment fraud by fake entrepreneur
A business owner in his 70s has been swindled out of about 224.9 million yen (roughly $1.4 million) after believing investment opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
(2nd LD) Nuclear envoys of S. Korea, China discuss Korean Peninsula issues in Tokyo
The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and China discussed issues related to the Korean Peninsula on the margins of a multilateral security dialogue in Japan earlier this week, Seoul's foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer spending extends declines, clouding outlook for BOJ rate hikes
Japan's consumer spending fell for the 13th straight month in March, creating challenges for policymakers who are seeking to drive stronger real wage growth, a prerequisite for additional central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weather bureau says 90% chance of El Nino ending by May
Japan's weather bureau said on Friday there was a 90% chance that the El Nino phenomenon will dissipate by the end of May, while there was a 60% chance of the La Nina phenomenon occurring in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Merchants’ Mood Hits Lowest in 20 Months on Weak Yen
The mood among Japanese merchants fell in April to the lowest in 20 months as concerns mounted over the weak yen’s impact on imports and consumers. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama v Al Ain: Kaku aims to repay fans’ love with Asian Champions League title
Alejandro Sebastian Romero Gamarra, more commonly known as Kaku, has been one of Al Ain’s standout players during their incredible run to the Asian Champions League final.The Paraguayan attacking midfielder, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police explain Japan’s moped rules at Vietnam Embassy
Tokyo police have held an event to teach about safe use of mopeds in Japan. The number of accidents and traffic violations involving the small pedaled motorcycles have been on the rise in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Washington and Tokyo’s nuclear negotiators reaffirm cooperation on threats from Pyongyang
Negotiators on the North Korean nuclear issue from South Korea, the United States and Japan met in Tokyo on Thursday to reinforce their commitment to deepening cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Nuclear envoys of S. Korea, China discuss Korean Peninsula issues in Tokyo
The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and China discussed issues related to the Korean Peninsula on the margins of a multilateral security dialogue in Japan earlier this week, Seoul's foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Keio Inokashira line now has clothing recycle boxes at its stations
Drop off your unwanted used clothes at these handy recycling boxes in Shimokitazawa, Meidaimae, Kugayama and more ... ( read original story ...)