To celebrate Women’s Month, New Balance sent Ann Pow, Esther Joy, and Nur Fitri Najwa to Nagoya for the Nagoya Women’s Run. ( read original story ...)
Japan to host African development conference in Yokohama next year
The Japanese government has decided to host the next Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, in the city of Yokohama in August next year. The Tokyo-led conference on ... ( read original story ...)
Last chance! Japan’s life-size Gundam bids farewell this March with final events
Only a few more days 'til you can see the Gundam Factory Yokohama (GFY) in real life. According to an announcement, the popular attraction has been gearing up since late February to hype up the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan schools move to protect cheerleaders from upskirting at sporting events
Several schools have brought in shorts for cheerleaders at baseball tournament while another positioned teachers between the cheerleaders and spectators ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to host int’l African development conference in August 2025
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is scheduled to host an international conference on African development in the port city of Yokohama near Tokyo for three days from Aug. 20 next year, the government said Friday ... ( read original story ...)
From Osaka to the World! Yomiuri TV launches ytv animation
OSAKA, Japan, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Yomiuri TV") announced today that it will launch ytv animation, a brand that will leverage ... ( read original story ...)
Construction starts on Canada Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025
A groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday kicked off construction of the Canada Pavilion for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka City. ( read original story ...)
Inside Tokyo’s oldest onigiri restaurant
A short walk from Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, lies Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku. Founded in 1954, it’s said to be Tokyo’s oldest onigiri (Japanese rice ball) eatery. ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for life with interest rates after historic change
In the coming years, Satoaki Kanoh needs to replace almost a dozen ageing machines at his Tokyo-based maker of acrylic panels, a major undertaking that he worries will become even more expensive. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s broader price trends moderate, complicating BOJ outlook
Japan's core inflation accelerated in February but an index gauging the broader price trend slowed sharply, data showed, highlighting uncertainty on how soon the central bank will hike interest rates ... ( read original story ...)
How to return to Yokohama and Edo in Rise of the Ronin
Head to your nearest Longhouse. Scroll down to Testament of the Soul and select it. Depending on how far you are into the story, you will be able to choose between Yokohama, Edo, or Kyoto—your choices ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation perks up, moderating price trend muddles BOJ outlook
Japan's core inflation accelerated in February but an index gauging the broader price trend slowed sharply, data showed, highlighting uncertainty on how soon the central bank will hike interest rates ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Consumer Inflation Picked Up in February
Japan’s consumer inflation picked up in February as food prices continued to rise and effects of the government’s support for energy bills tapered off. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Feb inflation accelerates as effects of fuel subsidies fade
Japan's core inflation accelerated in February as the effect of government fuel subsidies faded, data showed on Friday, a sign the economy is keeping price growth sustainably around the central bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after beating daughter for ‘not helping with chores’
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of assault after he punched his daughter, aged under 10, in the face in February. The incident occurred on Feb 11 at their residence in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shoma Uno places first in men’s short program at world figure skating event
MONTREAL (AP) — Japan’s Shoma Uno placed first in the men’s short program Thursday at the world figure skating championships. Uno, the two-time defending champion, led the pack with a 107.72 score at ... ( read original story ...)