STORY: A week after a major earthquake struck the west coast of Japan, thousands of people are still without water or power - and are yet to be told when plans to rebuild will begin. Japan’s Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka IR KK to submit environment impact report in summer
The Osaka city authorities in Japan held on Saturday a public hearing regarding the draft of an environmental assessment report by Osaka IR KK, the entity that is to develop an integrated resort (IR) ... ( read original story ...)
After ‘18-minute miracle,’ crash survivors seek return to normal
It has been called the “18-minute miracle.” That was the period from 5:47 p.m. on Jan. 2 that changed the lives of 379 passengers and crew on JAL Flight 516 from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido to ... ( read original story ...)
Fire razes ex-PM Tanaka’s former home in Tokyo
A fire has razed the Tokyo home where late Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei used to live. The blaze broke out in the Bunkyo Ward residence Monday afternoon. More than 20 fire engines were deployed in response. ( read original story ...)
IPO-bound FirstCry’s CEO Supam Maheshwari offloads shares worth Rs 300 crore: Report
FirstCry CEO has also listed himself as a selling shareholder in the public issue, according to the company's Draft Red-Herring Prospectus (DRHP). He had 7.46 per cent stake in the company but after ...
Matthew Wright, Ray Parks join fellow Pinoy imports in B.League’s 1,000-point club
Matthew Wright of Kyoto Hannaryz and Ray Parks of the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins joined three of their fellow Filipino imports in the elite 1,000-point club of the Japanese B. League over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Japan quake survivors, without power or water, seek news on rebuild plans
A week after a major earthquake struck the west coast of Japan, thousands of people are still without water and electricity and have yet to be told when plans to rebuild can begin. ( read original story ...)
Thousands forced from homes by a deadly Japan earthquake on New Year’s face stress and exhaustion
Thousands of people made homeless overnight are living in weariness and uncertainty on the western coast of Japan a week after a powerful earthquake left at least 168 dead and dozens missing. The ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Payments to Be Valid At Japanese E-commerce Giant Mercari Very Soon
Mercari subsidiary Melcoin will be responsible for converting all Bitcoin payments into Japanese yen, before paying to merchants.
Hong Kong leads losses in Asia markets, China shadow bank Zhongzhi files for bankruptcy
The mainland Chinese CSI 300 was down 0.89% after shadow banking conglomerate Zhongzhi Enterprise Group filed for bankruptcy liquidation late Friday.
Runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport reopens a week after fatal collision
Tokyo’s Haneda airport is almost back to its normal operation Monday as it reopened the runway a week after a fatal collision between a Japan Airlines airliner and a coast guard aircraft seen to have ...
Japan’s Yokohama FC renew football contract with Vietnamese star player
Yokohama FC, playing in Japan’s second-tier J2 League, on Sunday officially announced the contract extension with Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong until the end of 2024, despite his limited ... ( read original story ...)
Massive bluefin tuna weighing more than 500 pounds reels in almost $800,000 at Tokyo auction
A prized bluefin tuna weighing nearly 525 pounds has sold at auction for a ton of cash on the first day of business of 2024 for Tokyo’s largest fish market, netting nearly $800,000. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Extra Thick Carbonara Pasta Features One Huge Noodle
Is this quirky dish nothing more than a social media experiment or is it actually delicious enough to stick around and become a popular menu staple? ( read original story ...)
Japan prosecutors make first arrest in financial scandal engulfing ruling party
Tokyo district public prosecutors’ office says it has arrested Yoshitaka Ikeda, a former vice-education minister ( read original story ...)
Snow hinders rescue, aid to isolated towns after Japan earthquake kills 161
Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver aid and supplies to isolated hamlets in Japan on Monday. Rescuers continue to work to save those isolated and trapped one week after a powerful earthquake hit the western part of the nation. ( read original story ...)