A recent survey conducted in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward has shown that as many as one-third of "hikikomori," or social recluses, living there have no desire for the government to help them reintegrate into ... ( read original story ...)
Pan Pacific to open 2 hotels in one skyscraper in Tokyo
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has signed two new properties in partnership with Tokyu Hotels. Scheduled to open in the first half of 2023, the Bellustar Tokyo, a Pan Pacific Hotel and Hotel Groove Shinjuku ... ( read original story ...)
Neeraj Chopra gifts his Tokyo gold medal-winning javelin to Olympic Museum
With Neeraj Chopra back in the field once again the star javelin thrower donated his Tokyo 2020 gold medal-winning javelin to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne S ... ( read original story ...)
Send Air Force F-35s to Japan
Stationing F-35As at Misawa Air Base in Japan would boost military cooperation with U.S. allies, writes this author. ( read original story ...)
US Open: Naomi Osaka praises Serena Williams ahead of her retirement
Naomi Osaka praises Serena Williams ahead of her retirement, describing her as "the biggest thing that will ever be in the sport." ... ( read original story ...)
Popular ibisPaint app bulks up with new features, targets 500m downloads
The feature-packed ibisPaint drawing software has become the most-downloaded mobile app from a Japanese company, with further enhancements planned to extend its reach. ibisPaint has been downloaded ... ( read original story ...)
Japan vows to work for ‘more resilient’ African economies
Tunis (AFP) – Japan will cooperate closely with African countries to promote "more resilient" economies, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told the final session of an investment conference in Tunisia on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to push for African seat on UN Security Council —PM
Japan will use its place on the United Nations Security Council to push for an African seat on the top world body, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Assam CM hits back at Kejriwal: Compare Delhi’s education with New York and Tokyo, not Guwahati
The argument between the two chief ministers began last week after Kejriwal opined that the closing of schools was not a solution while sharing a link to a news report claiming the 'closure' of some ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Africa leaders wrap up TICAD talks, vowing to tackle food crisis
The leaders are believed to have affirmed the importance of fair and transparent financing to spur growth in Africa, where China is increasing its clout through investment and development aid, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki says to set up new global research company in India
Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp will set up a new global research and development company in India and continue to invest in the country aggressively, the company's president Toshihiro Suzuki said on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Monkeypox challenge for Japan is not just disease but stigma, too
Japan has only seen a handful of monkeypox cases so far, with the government making concerted efforts with medical institutions and activists to contain the disease when it is detected domestically. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 15,834 new COVID cases on Sunday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 15,834 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, down 8,946 from a week earlier. The daily tally marks the seventh straight day of week-on-week declines. The ... ( read original story ...)
PM Ismail Sabri congratulates Aaron- Wooi Yik for winning world title in Tokyo
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has congratulated Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik for creating history for Malaysia by winning the men’s doubles title at the World ... ( read original story ...)
Japan blames Russia for not having joint declaration at end of nuclear nonproliferation conference
Japanese prime minister disappointed after Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference ends without declaration - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
China’s large drills near Taiwan raise Japan, U.S. alert level
China's large-scale military exercises held earlier this month in areas encircling Taiwan in response to a high-profile U.S. visit to the democratic island have demonstrated Beijing's ability to ... ( read original story ...)