The assembly of a central Japanese city on Monday passed an ordinance that recommends all residents limit their use of smartphones, video game consoles and other digital devices to two hours a day ... ( read original story ...)
4 visitors at Osaka Expo slightly injured during fireworks events
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka says a total of four people have been slightly injured during fireworks events. ( read original story ...)
The historic Osaka Shochikuza Theatre in Dotonbori is closing indefinitely
This majestic, century-old cultural centre in Osaka’s entertainment district is one of the city’s main kabuki theatres ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hoshoryu overcomes Nagoya champion Kotoshoho to stay unbeaten leader
Yokozuna Hoshoryu maintained his spotless record and the outright lead Monday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament following a narrow ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police rearrest South Korean murder suspect for allegedly stalking victim
Japanese police have served a fresh arrest warrant on suspected stalking for a South Korean man under arrest in the killing of a South Korean woman in Tokyo early this month. ( read original story ...)
Factbox-The candidates vying to be Japan’s next leader
TOKYO (Reuters) -The race to choose the next leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party officially kicked off on Monday, with five lawmakers vying to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s governing party opens race to choose Ishiba’s successor
Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ’s ruling party opened official campaigning Monday to find his replacement who can restore political stability and voter support for the beleaguered ... ( read original story ...)
Fossils unearthed in Hokkaido revealed to be of new whale species
The fossil bones were first discovered by a local citizen along the Toyohira River in Sapporo in October 2008. ( read original story ...)
New Whale Species Discovered in Hokkaido
Fossils found in Hokkaido more than a decade ago have recently been identified as belonging to a new right whale species. The fossil bones were first discovered by a citizen of Sapporo along the Toyoh ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka veterans thrilled at prospect of playing with Alas star Bagunas
Osaka Bluteon is excited to have Alas Pilipinas captain Bryan Bagunas in the upcoming Japan SV.League season next month, especially after the prolific Filipino spiker proved his world-class worth in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party opens leadership race to choose Ishiba’s successor
Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ’s ruling party opened official campaigning Monday to find his replacement who can restore political stability and voter support for the beleaguered ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party leadership race kicks off
TOKYO: The leadership contest for Japan's ruling party kicked off on Monday (Sep 22), with five candidates vying to become the country's fourth prime minister in as many years.Prime M ... ( read original story ...)
The candidates vying to be Japan’s next leader
The race to choose the next leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party officially kicked off on Monday, with five lawmakers vying to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. ( read original story ...)
With language skills, refined hospitality, Osaka Expo staff in high demand as new hires
As the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai approaches its closing on Oct. 13, companies are actively seeking to recruit pavilion staff and other personne・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
10 Razorbacks medal at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Ten current or former Arkansas track and field athletes received medals at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which concluded Sunday. The event ran from Sept. 13-21 and included 19 ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO 2025: Jefferson-Wooden completes world sprint treble with US relay win
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became only the second woman to win a world sprint treble after leading the United States (US) to 4x100 metres relay gold on Sunday, with Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ... ( read original story ...)