Man detained after what looked like a smoke bomb was thrown at Fumio Kishida just before speech ( read original story ...)
Delegates attend the opening session of G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Sapporo, Japan
Nishimura Yasutoshi, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura and other delegates attend the opening session of G7 Ministers? Meeting on Climate, Energy ... ( read original story ...)
Immortals of Aveum Looks to Make the Most of Ghostwire: Tokyo’s Hand Sign Casting
Ghostwire: Tokyo made dual hand-sign casting a wonderful FPS gimmick, and Immortals of Aveum is right to take it for a high-fantasy spin. ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo has added new stuff, and I have a tourism tip for new players
In our Ghostwire: Tokyo review, Matthew Castle was especially fond of mundane areas. He said, "it's actually when the game leaves the more iconic landmarks that it got under my skin, pushing into ... ( read original story ...)
36 hours in Tokyo
Think of Tokyo as a warren of concealed gems, where you can drink at an artisanal bar tucked up in a small office or apartment building or taste exquisite sushi in a basement at the end of a dark ... ( read original story ...)
Routes: Japanese low-cost airline Zipair to introduce San Francisco-Tokyo flights
In this week’s roundup, the Japanese low-cost airline Zipair plans to introduce San Francisco International-Tokyo Narita flights in early June; a French carrier adds more SFO-Paris flights this summer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe
One video showed a shield being used around Mr Kishida the moment the young man was pinned to the ground. But there are also uneasy parallels being made between what happened today in a port in Wakayama in western Japan and what happened last year in the Western city of Nara when Mr Abe was ...
Japan approves first casino in big bet for an untapped market
The government approved plans for a $8.1 billion resort, which will house the country's first casino. The complex is set to open on an island in Osaka in 2029. ( read original story ...)
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japan’s master of electronic music
A prolific solo artist and composer who worked with musicians from Bowie to Madonna, Sakamoto refused to stay within the confines of one genre ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US, Japan to Hold Regular Drills to Counter North
South Korea, the US and Japan will hold regular military drills as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear and missile programs despite international sanctions and pressure. ( read original story ...)
G7 ministers agree to cut gas consumption and speed-up renewable energy
The Group of Seven rich nations have agreed to call for reducing gas consumption and increasing electricity from renewable sources while phasing out fossil-fuels faster and building no new coal-fired ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo quietly adds controversial anti-tamper system Denuvo
Bethesda has added the controversial anti-tamper technology, Denuvo, to Ghostwire: Tokyo's PC version. Whilst it was not formally announced by publisher Bethesda, the software was quietly added as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM evacuated after apparent smoke bomb
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him. A person was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Mr Kishida had been due to give a speech, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Object thrown near Japan PM Kishida during speech, suspect held – NHK
A pipe-like object was thrown near Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while he was delivering a outdoor speech in the western city of Wakayama on Saturday, Japanese media reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Safely Evacuated After Blast
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was about to give a campaign speech in the western Japanese city of Wakayama when a loud explosion was heard. ( read original story ...)
G7 needs to help emerging countries in reducing emissions, Japan’s Nishimura says
Nishimura Yasutoshi, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura and other delegates attend the opening session of G7 Ministers? Meeting on Climate, Energy ( read original story ...)