SAPPORO--A court found a psychiatrist not guilty of helping his daughter murder a man in a hotel here but convicted him of aiding in the destruction and abandonment of the decapitated victim’s body. ( read original story ...)
Dead by Daylight x Tokyo Ghoul: Release date, Kaneki’s abilities & more
A Tokyo Ghoul crossover is coming to Dead by Daylight, with Ken Kaneki joining The Entity’s Realm as a brand-new Killer character. ( read original story ...)
Father convicted of aiding daughter in beheading of man in Sapporo
A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a man to one year and four months in prison, suspended for four years, for helping his daug ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo organizers working on ways around traffic gridlock
The association expects daily visitors to peak at 220,000, with some 130,000 forecast to use Osaka Metro's Chuo subway line. ( read original story ...)
Meet Cartier at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
The World Expo brings to mind the showcase of achievements of various nations at their respective pavillions but brands can also participate with their own. One such brand is Cartier, which announced, ... ( read original story ...)
Man searched for woman through her livestream in Tokyo before killing her
TOKYO: The man who allegedly killed a woman livestreaming on the streets of Tokyo reportedly said he came to Tokyo to search for her whereabouts while she was streaming. ( read original story ...)
Japan Beer Maker Asahi Looks to Invest More in the U.S. as President Trump Wields Tariffs
The Japanese drink maker is investing more in the U.S., paying heed to President Trump’s tariff threats, which has led many global companies to recalibrate their investment strategies. ( read original story ...)
‘Super Salaryman Shimizu’ among 4 arrested over deceitful renovation work in Tokyo area
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)'s organized crime division announced March 11 the arrest of four men on suspicion of violating the C ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rebounds; US tariffs, growth concerns keep trade volatile
Year-to-date, the Nikkei has lost 7.8%. Among major shares, Advantest fell 2.3%, SoftBank Group slid 0.6%, Tokyo Electron climbed 0.7% and Sony Group surged 4.5%. Nissan Motor jumped 0.9% after the ...
Beer News Craft Beer Biz Braces for Higher Aluminum Costs / Stone Brewing Exits Exporting
In January 2025, Stone Brewing, which was acquired by Sapporo in 2022, pulled out of all 50 of its export markets according to the Drinks Business, a worrisome indication of the Japanese brewing major ... ( read original story ...)
A game of Snakes and Ladders at Sea for Melbourne Osaka Cup entrants
The race to Osaka is unfolding like a high-stakes game of snakes and ladders, with shifting winds and ocean currents playing a crucial role in the sailors' fortunes along the Australian eastern ... ( read original story ...)
Man held after woman stabbed to death during Tokyo livestream
A calm man who initially appeared to be a good Samaritan is now the suspect in a fatal stabbing attack against a woman while she was livestreaming in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companies ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan firms must get used to reverse break-up fees as Nippon Steel’s $565 million penalty looms
By Anton Bridge, Abigail Summerville and Kane Wu TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Japanese suitors face a heightened chance of U.S. targets baking in hefty termination fees to protect against a deal collapsing due to regulatory or political reasons, ( read original story ...)
Cubs Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Matt Shaw makes the Tokyo Series team
"I’ve been preparing for this opportunity for my entire life," the 23-year-old Shaw said of making Chicago's travel roster. ( read original story ...)
Major Japan firms agree to large wage hikes for a third straight year
Many of Japan's biggest companies from Toyota to tech conglomerates have met union demands for substantial wage hikes for a third consecutive year, seeking to help workers cope with inflation and ...