A Japanese chemical tanker ship crashed into a cargo ship off the coast of southwestern Japan, the coast guard said Saturday. No one was injured among the six Japanese crew aboard Ryoshinmaru, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan society ‘needs to change’ so hikikomori will feel welcome again, experts say
A new survey shows half of social recluses in Tokyo are women, and that many hikikomori also do not want help reintegrating The results come as experts say a solution is needed for Japan's '80-50' ... ( read original story ...)
US Open | I want to play mixed doubles as I have never played a full match in my life: Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka said that she is afraid of letting her partner down. She has been struggling with injuries and suffering early exits at tournaments. Her last major victory came at the 2021 Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Arrests Tokyo Olympic Organizer on Bribery Allegations
Japanese prosecutors alleged on Wednesday that the Tokyo Olympics sponsorship process was tainted by bribery, arresting a former senior member of the organizing committee and three men linked to the ... ( read original story ...)
The sento owners making group bathing in Japan cool again
Covid accelerated a decline but a new breed of bathhouse is reimagining a Japanese tradition ... ( read original story ...)
Truly tasteless: Japan’s plastic food artists get creative
From the "leaning tower of pizza" to a fish slicing and cooking itself and a dragon emerging from a dragon fruit, Japanese artisans' quirky plastic food sculptures went on display this week at an ... ( read original story ...)
Ben Verlander takes on Yokohama, Japan! | Flippin’ Bats
Ben Verlander shares hisg experience traveling to Japan and visiting Yokohama stadium! Ben shares his appreciation for the fans and their incredible support for making this journey possible, he talks ... ( read original story ...)
Kids Engineer 2022 in Yokohama
These are little car models which have been developed by little kids. This scene was witnessed at the “Kids Engineer 2022” which was recently held in Yokohama, Japan, where children learned about ... ( read original story ...)
Trans woman in Japan denied status as parent of her own daughter
A trans woman in Japan was denied parental rights and recognition as the legal parent of her second daughter by the Tokyo high court due to her transition. It was ruled on Friday that the trans woman ... ( read original story ...)
Family of Nicola Furlong, the Irish student murdered in Tokyo, brace for the release of her killer
Mother of victim says she is trying not to think about the looming release of Richard Hinds, who has reportedly shown no remorse for the crime he committed in 2012 ... ( read original story ...)
Explosion sounds heard in Yokohama
Residents of Yokohama hear explosion sounds, which the police say may have been caused by tree branches coming into ... ( read original story ...)
Kobe embraced underdog status on way to Yokohama victory
Vissel Kobe coach Takayuki Yoshida said his players embraced their status as Asian Champions League outsiders on their way to knocking J1 League leaders Yokohama F Marinos out of the continental club ... ( read original story ...)
Sport for “Everyone, Anywhere, Always” – Tokyo 2020 Keeps the City Moving
With the ambitious aim of getting 70 per cent of adults in Tokyo participating in sport at least once a week, city authorities are creating opportunities for citizens to be more active. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close flat as exporters’ gains offset by profit-taking
Tokyo stocks ended flat Friday after early gains on the yen's retreat were offset by investors opting to lock in gains. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 11.81 points, or 0.04 percent, from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo high court partially overturns transgender paternity ruling
A high court in Japan has overturned part of a lower court ruling, recognizing a father-child relationship between a transgender woman and one of her children. ( read original story ...)
Japan is holding an open competition to figure out how to get people to buy more alcohol. Residents are not happy about it.
Three Japanese residents told Insider they felt getting people to drink more would lead to long-term problems in society. ( read original story ...)