Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is finalising plans to visit the United States in late September for the U.N. General Assembly and a possible meeting with President Joe Biden, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka receives US Open wild card as she struggles to regain form after giving birth
Naomi Osaka is among the four former US Open champions to receive a wild card spot as she looks to make comeback after giving birth. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Ampil moves away from Japan as train services resume and no major damage is reported
A powerful typhoon that slammed the Tokyo area with heavy rains and brought mudslide warnings in northern Japan is heading eastward in the Pacific Ocean away from the coast TOKYO -- A powerful typhoon that slammed the Tokyo area with heavy rains and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Nagoya bullet train service resumes normally Saturday: operator
Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Nagoya resumed normally from the first runs Saturday, the operator said, following ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Nagoya bullet train service to resume normal schedule
Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Nagoya will resume normally from the first runs Saturday, the operator said, following a suspension as a powerful typhoon had been approaching. JR ... ( read original story ...)
Tokaido Shinkansen to resume normal services
The Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Tokai, canceled all services between Tokyo and Nagoya on Friday. The firm also significantly reduced the number of services between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka. JR Tokai announced early on Saturday that the Tokaido ... ( read original story ...)
Ramen takes a hit as inflation rises in Japan
Japan has been experiencing inflation after decades of low to negative interest rates, and it’s affecting ramen, one of the country’s favorite cheap meals. ( read original story ...)
Jennifer Garner Reveals She Faced a Big Fear and Found Wonder and Beauty on Her ‘Dream Trip’ to Japan
The actress's vacation included delicious (and daring) food, eye-opening experiences — and a run in with 'Deadpool and Wolverine' in Japanese ( read original story ...)
Global markets higher with Japan stocks surge over 3% after US retail data boosts Wall Street
Japanese stocks led the gains in Asian markets Friday after Wall Street rallied to one of its best days of the year as data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected, with particular credit going to the country’s shoppers. ( read original story ...)
Crustacean with Male and Female Parts Gets Named After Ranma
A newly discovered crustacean has been named after Ranma 1/2's main character because they're both male and female. ( read original story ...)
Sense of Place: Tranquil Uji meets bustling Tokyo in the music of luvis
We're kicking off our latest Sense of Place series with an interview and performance from luvis. The singer-songwriter grew up in Uji, a beautiful city south of Kyoto that's surrounded by nature and ancient history. Now, luvis resides in bustling Tokyo, and his music fuses those two experiences into a sound that's both serene and ...
Japan’s economy bounces back, supporting case for more rate hikes
Japan’s economy expanded by a much faster-than-expected annualized 3.1% in the second quarter, rebounding from a slump at the start of the year thanks to a strong rise in consumption and backing the case for another near-term interest rate hike. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo encourages Aussies to ‘Win This Fish’ in new promotion and campaign via Sunday Gravy
One of Japan's most iconic delicacies has paired itself with another – premium grade tuna – in a promotion that’s as legendary as the beer that inspired it. Beginning today, Australians are able to en ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon approaches Tokyo, disrupts transport during peak season
Travelers face disruption during the peak holiday season as Typhoon Ampil approaches Japan:: Tokyo, Japan::"There are a lot of people moving around because we're in the homeward-bound rush period after the Obon holiday, ( read original story ...)
‘Very strong’ typhoon buffets Japan’s Pacific coast
A "very strong" typhoon buffeted Japan's Pacific coast with fierce winds and heavy rain on Friday, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains in the Tokyo area and leaving over 4,000 homes without power. ( read original story ...)
Airkitchen Offers Opportunity For Hosting Cooking Classes In Europe
REGISTER YOUR EXPERIENCE 2. RECEIVE BOOKING REQUESTS FROM GUESTS 3. HOST YOUR COOKING EXPERIENCE WITH GUESTS NAGOYA, AIC ( read original story ...)