Megan is a self-described “lil weeb,” and has showcased her love of anime through her fashion, nails, magazine photo shoots, and her recent “Cobra” music video. With Megan’s latest release, “Hiss,” she’s been showcasing her Tokyo Ghoul fandom, ( read original story ...)
Japan will no longer require floppy disks for submitting some official documents
Japan will no longer force businesses to put data on floppy disks when they submit certain official documents. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama partnering with California parks foundation
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) is collaborating with the California State Parks Foundation, one of a growing list of environmental-related partnerships. The company will support the ... ( read original story ...)
How Taylor Swift can make it from Tokyo Eras Tour to Vegas to cheer on Travis Kelce in Super Bowl
The “End Game” singer is scheduled to perform in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, Feb. 10., one day before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Can Taylor Swift make it from Tokyo to watch Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl?
The singer has concerts scheduled in Tokyo on Feb. 7, 8, 9 and 10 as part of her Eras Tour. Super Bowl LVIII will be played thousands of miles away at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. But ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift fans stress over how she’ll get to Super Bowl after Tokyo concert
Taylor Swift performs in Japan the night before the Super Bowl. It will end around 10pm Tokyo time (5 am Las Vegas time). The flight from Tokyo to Vegas takes 12 hours, meaning Swift can arrive at 5pm ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber holds event for Thai natural rubber farmers
Seventy farm households participated in the event and each participating household received a complimentary 550 lbs. of fertilizer from RAOT. ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift fans made lighthearted jokes about time-saving tips for her pre-Super Bowl show in Tokyo
Taylor Swift will start up her immensely popular Eras Tour once again on February 7, taking the show to Tokyo, Japan for four nights. She’s been on a break from touring since November 26 when she ... ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk Gets Run For His Money From Japan’s Silicon Valley
It has authorities representing Aichi, Nagoya and Hamamatsu joining forces to create the Silicon Valley vibe that Japan has long craved, but never quite generated. This greater economic region, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to go ahead as scheduled despite Noto quake, government says
Japan has no intention to change its plan to host the 2025 World Exposition in the city of Osaka, regardless of how the powerful New Year's Day earthquake could disrupt the supply of construction ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber and RAOT hold their sixth joint seminar event in support of natural rubber farmers in Thailand
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, together with the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), it held a seminar event in December 2023 to help Thai natural rubber ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Toyosu market adds food village, spa
Tokyo's Toyosu fish market is adding a spa and Edo-themed restaurant village that focuses on seafood. The Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai complex opens Thursday. Operators aim to appeal to tourists. The ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo citizens begin to create snow sculptures for upcoming festival
Citizens in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo have started crafting snow sculptures for the upcoming snow festival. The Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off on February 4 at various locations across ... ( read original story ...)
Blood-covered man found collapsed in Nagoya building hallway
A blood-covered man was found collapsed in a building in Nagoya on Sunday, police said. Officers at a police box were informed at around 8 a.m. that a man drenched in blood was lying in the hallway on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher over weak yen
TOKYO, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher on Monday as the weaker yen triggered buying, especially in export-related stocks. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound on weak yen, major tech earnings eyed
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rebounded Monday as exporter issues lifted the market on the back of a weaker yen, but caution ahead of earnings reports by major Japanese and U.S. tech companies ... ( read original story ...)