Tag: news

Japan's factory activity shrank for the eight consecutive month in January amid weak demand, but the service sector saw strong gains as new business picked up, a private business survey showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

A drone almost the size of a slice of bread is Japan’s newest hope to get clearer footage of one of the reactors inside the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant where hundreds of tons of damaged fuel remain almost 13 years after the disaster. ( read original story ...)

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said Monday he was racially abused on social media following his team's shock defeat to Iraq at the Asian Cup.Suzuki, who was winning only his sixth cap against Iraq, said he had no doubts about his ability as Japan prepare to face Indonesia on Wednesday with qualification for the last 16 ...

After a nearly two-decade run, the Canadian indie rockers are calling it quits. Tokyo Police Club Are Breaking Up ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Police Club! But not for long. The longstanding indie band has announced its impending breakup, after a few farewell gestures to be revealed and one last hometown gig at HISTORY in Toronto on ... ( read original story ...)

In August, Japan started releasing a huge amount of treated radioactive water from its Fukushima nuclear power plant, which was hit by a tsunami and earthquake more than a decade ago. The wastewater was dumped into the Pacific Ocean, leading to strong backlash from Japan’s neighbors — including China. ( read original story ...)

Japanese nuclear power plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company wrapped up testing on Tuesday of the first drones to be deployed to the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi plant in its decades-long ... ( read original story ...)

Juiki Tatsuyoshi overcame a hand injury to earn his latest win. The second-generation boxer turned away a stiff challenge from Yuki Yonaha en route to an eight-round, majority decision. Judge Tomohiro ... ( read original story ...)

The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo is verifying reports that another Filipino was arrested in relation to the deaths of a Japanese couple at a house in Adachi Ward, ... ( read original story ...)

Shinkansen bullet train service connecting Tokyo and other areas of Japan has been partly suspended, affecting travel for many commuters and tourists. NHK World's Yamaguchi Hiroaki went to Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)

The women work hard, sleeping only a few hours a night, as they juggle the demands of caring for their children and doing housework — all while suffering from poverty ( read original story ...)

Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a 34-year peak on Tuesday, buoyed by chip shares as the index tracked Wall Street's climb to a fresh record high. The gains come even as investors cautiously await the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision later in the trading day. ( read original story ...)

Princess Aiko, the only child of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, will begin work at the Japanese Red Cross Society in April after graduating from university.While details of her new role are unclear, she will continue official duties with the imperial family. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lander had to be shut down just three hours after touching down on the lunar surface last week. The lander, which technically speaking still managed ... ( read original story ...)

The lander was powered down at 12% battery power — saving enough juice for a potential restart. Now Japan's space agency will see if its solar cell can give the lander any electricity. ( read original story ...)

To commemorate the Year of the Dragon, the Japanese beer company teamed up with Tokyo Hiro to design a dragon-themed package for its first nationally available six-pack. ( read original story ...)