Supanida Katethong, Busanan Ongbamrungphan and Kantaphon Wangcharoen all progressed to the quarter-finals of the US$850,000 BWF Japan Open in Yokohama yesterday. Supanida overcame a slow start as she ... ( read original story ...)
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Exhibit in Osaka Helps Protect Vulnerable Children
A dramatic increase in the prescription of dangerous psychotropic drugs to Japanese children prompted Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Japan and ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios pay emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant at US Open: What drove Osaka’s fear of disappointing the Lakers legend?
Kobe Bryant's passing four years ago is still being felt today, with plenty of celebrities and sporting stars paying tribute to the former Los Angeles Lakers great. Whether it's t ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Tourism Rebounds with Record 2023 Visitor Surge
Dubai Tokyo witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign visitors in 2023, with approximately 19.54 million international travelers exploring Japan's capital, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo under assault by ‘guerrilla rainstorms’
An inflow of warm, humid air from the Pacific Ocean is contributing to the unstable weather conditions this week, the Meteorological Agency says. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rainfall hits Tokyo and southern Kanto Region
Atmospheric conditions became unstable on August 21 due to the inflow of warm and humid air in the southern Kanto ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Declining Birth Rate Could Spark University Closures
Japan's plummeting birth rate has sparked policy discussions about the challenges facing higher education institutions that could lead some to shutter. The fertility rate in Japan, or the average ... ( read original story ...)
As 7-Eleven’s Japan owner weighs a bid, U.S. fans crave ‘conbini’ food
Seven & i Holdings turned the humble 7-Eleven store into a popular food destination in Japan by serving up fresh sandwiches, rice balls and rows of boxed lunches, changing how millions of people eat. ( read original story ...)
High speed, large-area deposition nanofilm production possible with new technique
A Japanese research team led by Professor Minoru Osada from the Institute for Materials and Systems for Sustainability (IMaSS) at Nagoya University has pioneered a method for the high-speed, ... ( read original story ...)
A Look Back: Tokyo Paralympic Medalists Who Changed India’s Perception Of Disability And Sports
But it was the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 that turned things around. This 19-medal haul showcased not only exceptional talent by our athletes but bridged the gap, so to say, between the Indian audience and Paralympic sports. As Sumit Antil, gold medalist in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo under assault by ‘guerilla rainstorms’
An inflow of warm, humid air from the Pacific Ocean is contributing to the unstable weather conditions this week, the Meteorological Agency says. ( read original story ...)
A robot’s attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan’s damaged nuclear reactor is suspended
An attempt to use an extendable robot to remove a fragment of melted fuel from a wrecked reactor at Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was suspended Thursday due to a technical ... ( read original story ...)
High blood pressure risk elevated by tellurium contaminant in foods
The study was led by Nagoya University in Japan. According to Takumi Kagawa, one of the researchers involved in the study, the findings are significant as they indicate that tellurium exposure may ... ( read original story ...)
“Naomi Osaka’s so relaxed, happy… that can’t always be good” – Chris Evert raises concerns over Japanese ahead of US Open 2024
Chris Evert has shared her concerns over Naomi Osaka's state of mind going into the 2024 US Open. According to Evert, Osaka currently appears to be in a relaxed and contented place. ( read original story ...)
Torrential rain floods streets of Tokyo at night, disrupting transport services
Torrential rain hit Tokyo on Wednesday night, causing disruption to the Japanese capital's massive transport network and flooding in the streets. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on tech buying, eyes on Bank of Japan chief remarks
Tokyo stocks rose slightly Thursday, lifted by technology issues tracking gains in their U.S. counterparts, with the market awaiting ... ( read original story ...)