An Osaka man has been arrested on suspicion of taking an online job recruitment test for another person in exchange for payment, marking the first such case in Japan, investigative sources said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt begins Unification Church probe amid anger over ties with ruling party
Japan's government on Tuesday launched a probe into the Unification Church, the first step in a process that could strip the group of its legal status amid public anger over its links to Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt to Begin Investigation of Unification Church
A no trespassing sign is placed outside the entrance of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, more commonly known as the Unification Church is seen at its Tokyo headquarters in Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi shares jump after report of COVID drug gaining efficacy approval
Shares in Japanese drugmaker Shionogi & Co Ltd rose nearly 3% by mid-morning on Tuesday after the Yomiuri newspaper said the country's regulatory agency had compiled a report confirming the possible ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister calls for permanent funding sources for defense budget
Japan must secure permanent financing sources to increase defense spending by reviewing revenue and expenditure, and further reform spending in coming years, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on ... ( read original story ...)
A big milestone in Utah’s bid for another Olympics will only last 50 minutes. See what’s happening here
Utah’s bid for another Olympics is shifting into high gear. A delegation that includes Gov. Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn will make a case for ... ( read original story ...)
Trial of English-speaking test for Tokyo high schools raises eyebrows
A private-sector English-speaking test will be introduced at the Tokyo metropolitan high school entrance exam for the first time in J ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents encouraged to wear turtlenecks amid power crisis fears
Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike has encouraged the city’s residents to wear turtleneck sweaters in order to stay warm and cut their energy use. "Warming the neck has a thermal effect. I'm wearing a ... ( read original story ...)
FTX Japan May Resume Withdrawals by December: Report
Fried’s FTX empire has collapsed, but its Japanese outpost aims to allow customer withdrawals again by the end of the year. According to a report from Japanese news site NHK, an FTX Japan executive ... ( read original story ...)
Katy Perry dazzles in pink and purple couture as she performs at a festival in Tokyo
Katy Perry made a bright statement as she performed at Tokyo's True Colors Festival this past weekend. Perry, 38, looked like a vision in pink as she shared a nine-image carousel with her 180M ... ( read original story ...)
Hit in the head with a crowbar… 78 year old father “killed his 50 year old son” Surprising background
A 78-year-old father was arrested for murdering his 50-year-old eldest son by hitting him in the head with a crowbar. He was living with his eldest son at home. Some say that there had been ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolandar tyres OE on new Subaru Crosstrek
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is supplying Geolandar G91 tyres as original equipment (OE) for Subaru Corporation’s new Crosstrek (Japanese-market model), which was unveiled in Sept. The SUV is being ... ( read original story ...)
Life with a 2005 Toyota Corolla: Switching from Yokohama to MRF tyres
BHPian BeemerBug_06 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Some weeks ago when I took the car on the highway and went above the speed of 80-90 km/h, the steering would start vibrating. It felt ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear watchdog considering extending reactor life
Japanese nuclear regulators are considering revising a safety evaluation system to allow aging reactors to operate beyond the current 60-year limit, but the move is aimed at preventing safety lapses ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Japan’s 2023 season to begin at Fighters’ new stadium
The Nippon Ham Fighters will begin their 2023 season at their new stadium on March 30 against the Rakuten Eagles, a day before the ot ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government officials working in winter clothing to save energy
Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials have begun showing up for work in turtlenecks and other winter gear as part of their efforts to reduce energy consumption. ( read original story ...)