Major Japanese political parties other than the Japan Innovation Party are expected not to participate in the upcoming double election for the governor of Osaka Prefecture and the mayor of Osaka, the ... ( read original story ...)
Luftgekühlt Goes to Tokyo This March
Look for this celebration of air-cooled Porsches in an evocative place: on an unused stretch of expressway that will look familar to Gran Turismo players. ( read original story ...)
“Cities of the world take note”: EA esports heads discuss ALGS’ return to Sapporo
At the ALGS 2026 World Championship, Esports Insider Italy spoke to two key figures in the ecosystem., EA's esports heads. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals how Iga Swiatek’s ex-coach Tomasz Wiktorowski has helped her
Naomi Osaka reveals coach Tomasz Wiktorowski has helped her a lot in the decision-making department and always makes sure to pinpoint the good thing she does. When the Japanese hired Serena Williams' ... ( read original story ...)
Unprecedented plan to relocate wild deer in Kyoto to Nagoya Castle begins
An "unprecedented" project to move wild deer from the outskirts of Kyoto to Nagoya Castle some 100 kilometers away is gaining momentum. Will ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares thing she absolutely wants to avoid at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka admits she regretted certain things after concluding her US Open run and underlines she doesn't want to experience the same at the Australian Open. Four months ago, the Japanese tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Yen strengthens after Japan warns of possible intervention
The yen rose on Friday after Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo would not rule out any options to counter weakness in the currency, including coordinated intervention with the U.S. T ... ( read original story ...)
Yellow sand fills air over Osaka in rare winter arrival from Gobi
The dreaded springtime clouds of yellow sand carried by westerly winds were observed in Osaka on Jan. 16, a rare occurrence for the winter season, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi considers suspending sales tax on food in election pledge, Mainichi says
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a pledge to suspend the sales tax on food as part of her campaign for a general election next month, the Mainichi newspaper reported, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mayor admits badmouthing subordinates as ‘human scum,’ other names
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admitted Friday to calling his subordinates and a city assembly member names such as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in US for $7.5 billion
In a filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Mitsubishi said that the investment will strengthen the earnings base of the company's natural gas and LNG businesses. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Salem plant may close, layoffs possible
The Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia LLC in Salem announced potential layoffs for 307 union workers, with talks of closing the plant. United Steel Workers (USW) Local 1023 shared a company letter ... ( read original story ...)
Prudential Financial’s Japan life unit CEO to resign after widespread staff misconduct
The CEO of Prudential Financial's Japan life insurance unit will resign following revelations of misconduct by about 100 of its employees totalling roughly 3.1 billion yen ($19.60 million), including embezzlement of funds, ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire to layoff employees at Salem manufacturing plant
The reduced output will begin in March. Yokohama says this was in response to the expiration of certain product lifecycles and reduced demand for other products manufactured in Salem. ( read original story ...)
Over 30,000 Fans Descend on Sapporo for ALGS Year 5 Championship
Over 30K fans pack Sapporo for ALGS Year 5 Championship, $2M prize, 40 teams clash in explosive Apex showdown. ( read original story ...)
The Nagoya Protocol: Regulating Research in the Wake of Biopiracy
What if I told you that there was a plant that could be used to treat diabetes, liver problems, ulcers, leukemia, and malaria? Understandably, you would want that plant to be studied and turned into ... ( read original story ...)