The 2024 Sapporo Snow Festival is now open (in Japan), with new snow statues and ice sculptures. (Golden Kamui, Spirited Away, Dungeon Meshi, Gundam, among others). pic.twitter.com/KTZ1ouB5xh ... ( read original story ...)
Snow-tani! Shohei, Decoy made into frozen sculpture in Japan
The most iconic duo right now isn’t a world-famous pop star and her football-playing boyfriend. Nope, it’s Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy! They have their own baseball card. The dog has its own ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift continues record-breaking tour in Tokyo
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has arrived in Japan, thousands of ''Swifties'' filling the Tokyo Dome for the opening night. Taylor Swift will perform four sold-out shows before flying back to the US in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama investing P3.5 billion to expand Clark tire plant
Japanese company Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is set to spend P3.5 billion for the expansion of its tire plant in Clark, according to the Clark Development Corp. ( read original story ...)
The Osaka Expo Could Make or Break Nippon Ishin’s Political Future
The success of Nippon Ishin as a national political force has originated from their effort to convince the voters of their competent governance in Osaka. The Expo is a major test. ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift Speaks Japanese to Crowd During Tokyo Concert
Megastar Taylor Swift has impressed fans by greeting the audience at her Tokyo "Eras Tour" by speaking Japanese. ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift, fans overjoyed as Eras Tour resumes in Tokyo
The pop star began the 2024 leg of her billion-dollar Eras Tour in Japan. She will perform 85 nights in cities across the globe this year. ( read original story ...)
Orcas trapped by ice in Japan not spotted day after, officials hope they got away safely
Officials hope killer whales got away safely in Japan, but the seas are still packed with the same ice floes that trapped them in the first place. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama investing another P3.5b in Clark plant
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) of Japan is investing another P3.5 billion to expand the capacity of its Clark Freeport-based tire plant. The expansion, announced during the meeting between Clark ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift fans in Tokyo share why she means so much to them
Taylor Swift fans share a love for the artist but each for their own reasons. In Tokyo, fans came from all over and shared their stories. ( read original story ...)
Lionel Messi takes to the field in Tokyo as Chinese fans remain angered by Hong Kong no-show
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi returned to action on Wednesday in a match against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, though Chinese fans remain upset that the star did not play in Sunday’s game in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Osaka firm allegedly exports ship to Iran after false customs declaration
Investigative sources say Japanese police are probing a company on suspicion of exporting a used container ship to Iran after falsely declaring to customs officials that it would sell the vessel to ... ( read original story ...)
Kobe-Osaka Port Launches Demo of Hydrogen-Powered Crane
Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation has launched a project to demonstrate rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane, which uses a ... ( read original story ...)
Miss Japan returns crown over affair with online “muscle doctor”
Controversial Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino is the latest star to have her career upended by personal scandal. ( read original story ...)
Pod of orcas seen trapped by thick sea ice off northern Japan believed to be free
A drone spotted a pod of about 10 killer whales stuck in thick sea ice off northern Japan's coast, but 24 hours later they were gone. ( read original story ...)
Eras Tour in Tokyo: Tracking Taylor Swift’s secret songs as she plays Japan
Taylor Swift relaunched her Eras Tour on Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome. Here are the secret songs she played in the Japanese city. ( read original story ...)