Left back Alex Telles has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury, and another left back, Alex Sandro, is also hurt. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court upholds same-sex marriage ban but also offers hope for equal rights
Civil rights campaigners have been hailing a qualified victory in a Tokyo Court last week, where a judge ruled that while Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional, the absence of a legal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ranked one of the top ten safest cities in the world for travel in 2023
Expats may have a few gripes about living here, but one thing indisputable about Tokyo is that it's incredibly safe. The city has consistently ranked among the top ten cities in numerous surveys, most ... ( read original story ...)
One of Tokyo’s busiest subway lines is adding women-only cars
There’s a lot to like about Tokyo’s trains and subways, which are clean, convenient, and reliable. That doesn’t mean they’re always a joy to ride, though. At rush hour, the trains are packed to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ZOZO founder Maezawa: to make ‘big announcement’ about space after meeting Elon Musk – tweet
Japanese billionare Yusaku Maezawa, after meeting with Elon Musk, said on his tweeter on Monday he planned to make a "big announcement" related to space on Friday morning in Japan. Maezawa ... Musk's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to rely on preparation and samurai spirit in matchup against Croatia
Doha – Veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo says Japan must fight with the bravery of samurai to topple Croatia and make the nation’s first foray into the final eight at a World Cup. Speaking in the ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup interest is so high in Japan that a streamer can’t cope
CyberAgent Inc’s Abema TV may have to restrict access to Japan’s World Cup game at midnight Monday local time, as runaway demand is pushing the streaming service to its limits. ( read original story ...)
UAE, Japan to sign MoU on establishing joint business council
The UAE and Japan have agreed to establish a joint business council to promote cooperation. The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and Japan External Trade Organisation in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based Cram School Curioo Expands its Japan Operations with an Eye on Kyushu
Curioo, a Hong Kong-based cram school that focuses on enhancing children's creativity, is opening more schools in Kyushu. The school aims to boost skills like entrepreneurship and ... ( read original story ...)
FIFA World Cup 2022, Japan Vs Croatia, Round Of 16 Preview: Japan Plan To Display Samurai Spirit To Progress In The Competition
Japan defender Yuto Nakatomo has told his teammates they’ll need to show “samurai spirit” in Monday’s round-of-16 match against Croatia at the World Cup. (More Football News) And they’ll need another ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Airlines adds Tokyo, Taipei as restrictions ease
Hong Kong's Greater Bay Airlines is to commence flights to Tokyo in January, its third destination since commencing operations in July. ( read original story ...)
Athletics great and Tokyo 2020 Chef de Mission given accolades by FASANOC
The Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee has announced the induction of athletics great Salome Tabuatalei into the Fiji Sports ... ( read original story ...)
Ex J-Leaguer Mikic: Japan needs patience against Croatia in World Cup match
Former Croatian soccer player Mihael Mikic, who had once played in Japan, says the Japanese team must be patient and wait for a chance in the match with Croatia in the knockout stage of the World Cup ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on concern over U.S. monetary tightening
Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Monday amid concern over prolonged monetary tightening in the United States to tame inflation after the release of a stronger-than-expected jobs report for November. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service-sector activity growth hits 3-month low -PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s service sector activity grew in November at the slowest pace in three months, as relentless inflation dampened a part of the economy that was benefiting from the return of ... ( read original story ...)
A-150: Japan’s Dream to Build the Largest Battleship Ever at 91,000 Tons
A-150: Did Japan Really Consider Building a Warship Larger Than Yamato? – Today, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has become the largest naval force in the world, a fact that is of great ... ( read original story ...)