An interim report on the deterioration of artworks held by the Osaka Prefectural Government, some of which were left rusting in an undergroun ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian-Born Miss Japan Faces Down Critics
Shiino, who has lived in Nagoya since she was 5 and speaks fluent Japanese, says she set out to challenge widely accepted views of who is considered Japanese. Beauty contests should not be about ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido’s Sapporo rolls out winter line-up for 2024
Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival will return to its pre-Covid glory this year, with all event sites in operation for the first time in four years, united under the theme “big snow sculpture.” ... ( read original story ...)
Former Tokyo Olympic official denies bribery charges in court
Haruyuki Takahashi, a former member of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, has pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting bribes related to the 2021 Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan airlines refuse to allow pets in cabin despite animals’ fiery deaths in Tokyo crash
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have been under pressure to rethink their policies amid an outcry over two pets' deaths in a crash on January 2 Both previously permitted pets in the cabin, but changed the rules after customer complaints. ( read original story ...)
Aamir Khan to visit Japan for son Junaid’s upcoming film
The film captures the picturesque landscapes of Sapporo, a location that has never been showcased on the silver screen before. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Advantest Sees Memory Demand for AI Boosting Chip Tester Business
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Advantest said on Wednesday it sees growing demand for its chip testing equipment for memory used for artificial intelligence tasks while reporting a drag from weak electronics sales. ( read original story ...)
Pinpoint landing: NASA orbiter spies Japan’s revived SLIM moon lander on lunar surface
A NASA orbiter caught sight of Japan's SLIM moon lander on the lunar surface after its historic touchdown. SLIM, or the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, is operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). ( read original story ...)
Toyota unit raided after cheating on tests
TOKYO -- Japanese transport officials raided a Toyota-affiliated plant Tuesday after the company admitted to cheating on engine testing, as Toyota Motor Corp. reported it sold over 11 million vehicles ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber names Yamaishi Chairman & CEO
Numerous changes within the management of the Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. will take effect following the company’s general meeting of shareholders on 28 March 2024, including the appointment of Masataka ... ( read original story ...)
Georgian Film ‘Blackbird’ Set to Fly at Osaka Asian Festival – Global Bulletin
The Osaka Asian Film Festival adds Georgia's 'Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry,' AVIA reshuffles its board, and Mohsen Makhmalbaf heads to Vesoul. ( read original story ...)
Former Tokyo Olympic official appears in court and says he’s not guilty of taking bribes
TOKYO (AP) — Haruyuki Takahashi, a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member, appeared in a court on Wednesday and said he was not guilty of taking bribes connected to the Tokyo Games. A former executive with the powerful Japanese advertising ... ( read original story ...)
What’s Next in ‘Tokyo Revengers Season 4’? Release Date, Cast, Plot, Fan Theories and Where to Watch Online in 2024!
The world of anime has been abuzz with talks of Tokyo Revengers Season 4, following the gripping finale of its third season. This popular anime, adapted from Ken Wakui’s enthralling manga, chronicles the life of a protagonist with a surprising ability to travel through time, ( read original story ...)
Foreign-born residents in Japan sue government for alleged racial profiling
Three foreign-born residents in Japan are suing the country’s government over alleged racial profiling, highlighting an ongoing debate about Japanese identity and nationality. ( read original story ...)
Japan Industrial Output Rises 1.8% In December
Industrial production in Japan was up a seasonally adjusted 1.8 percent on month in December, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Castle’s main gate wall vandalized
The south wall of the main gate of Nagoya Castle here has been vandalized, with the culprits carving letters and numbers into the wall coate ... ( read original story ...)