In a post on Osaka’s Instagram, the four-time Grand Slam winner and Cordae are pictured in a photo booth print-out, with the words “Beyoncé’s 41st Birthday” clearly writt ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Heather Adelman: Grow People to Grow the Business
As a former college athlete, Heather Adelman is competitive by nature. She’s always striving to get to the next level, adding to her skillset and isn’t afraid to pick up the work when things need to ... ( read original story ...)
These are the latest additions to Greater Tokyo’s logistics supply
Nearly 1.7m sqm of new space was introduced in H1 2022. In Greater Tokyo, nearly 1.7 million sq m of new logistics space was introduced to the market in the first half of 2022, indicating that the ... ( read original story ...)
Yebisu beer brewing to return to Tokyo’s Ebisu in 2023
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. will brew the premium Yebisu beer brand at its birthplace of Tokyo’s Ebisu district for the first time in 35 years. ( read original story ...)
JR Tokai, Shizuoka leader still at odds over maglev line plan
SHIZUOKA--The president of Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) and the prefectural governor met on Sept. 13 but failed to resolve an impasse that is delaying construction work on the maglev Chuo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo doctor accused of fake COVID vaccine documents says he gave saline shots
A doctor suspected of defrauding a municipal government for coronavirus vaccination commission payments has reportedly told Tokyo police that he administered saline solution to some people who came ... ( read original story ...)
Japan steps up yen ‘psychological warfare’ with calls to traders
A fresh collapse in the Japanese yen halted on Wednesday after authorities cranked up their warnings over a drop in the currency and called traders to quiz them on market conditions. The yen has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 10,593 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 10,593 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday. The number is down more than 2,900 from a week ago. The daily tally in the capital has fallen week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 10,593 more coronavirus cases on Sept. 14
The Japanese capital reported 10,593 coronavirus infections on Sept. 14 after recording 8,855 cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Unlicensed driver arrested after allegedly dragging man 650 m in Osaka hit-and-run
A 60-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and traffic violations after allegedly hitting a man and dragging him ... ( read original story ...)
Video of Japanese model falsely shared as ‘lifelike robot greeting passengers at Tokyo airport’
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times after it circulated alongside a claim that it shows a lifelike robot greeting and hugging passengers at an airport in Tokyo. However, the claim is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 2.78 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 2.78 percent at 27,818.62 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 1.90 percent at 1,948.83. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan central bank conducts ‘rate check’ as yen sinks: reports
Japan's central bank on Wednesday conducted an operation often seen as a precursor to currency intervention, local media said, as the yen continues to crater against a strengthening dollar. The ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hell of a Cruise’: Highlighting the panic, failures of the COVID early days
Hell of a Cruise,' a new Peacock documentary, centers on the early days of the pandemic on the Diamond Princess and other impacted cruise ships. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo doctor accused of forging COVID vaccine docs says he injected saline solution
A doctor arrested on suspicion of defrauding a local government of commission payments for COVID-19 vaccinations told police he gave saline s ... ( read original story ...)
Record number of young people in Japan rejecting marriage, survey shows
Rise in people aged 18-24 who don’t intend to marry has consequences for Japan’s low birth rate and depopulation concerns ... ( read original story ...)