President Joe Biden is facing a growing chorus of voices calling on him to pardon U.S. Navy lieutenant Ridge Alkonis, who is facing negligent driving charges in relation to a car crash that killed two Japanese nationals while stationed in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor calls for building peaceful world in new year message
Japanese Emperor Naruhito spoke Monday of the tremendous loss of human life due to global conflicts in his traditional new year's message and called for more efforts to build a more peaceful world. "It pains me that the lives of so many people are being lost due to wars and conflicts ( read original story ...
Japan earthquakes: North Texas couple in Tokyo describes quakes
North Texas natives Carlie McCleery and her husband Lucas were inside their ninth floor hotel room in Tokyo, Japan when the earthquakes rocked the country. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Nightscapes: Sumida Ward’s JR Kinshicho Station in rain
There are moments when nighttime rain changes the atmosphere of a city. The same is true in built-up areas, where sleep seems to be forgotten. ( read original story ...)
Multiple dead in powerful Japan earthquake
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and leaving at least four people dead. Follow here for live news updates. ( read original story ...)
3 Overhyped Crypto Projects to Sell Before They Crash
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The broad rally in the crypto market last year and the beginning of 2024 has ...
Japan earthquake: Terrifying footage captures moment shake hit as buildings collapse
Videos from the moment the earthquake rocked the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa show panicked people running down the streets trying to find shelters as roads opened up in half and buildings collapse ... ( read original story ...)
Anderson Cooper Has Laughing Fit as John Mayer Calls into New Year’s Special from Tokyo Cat Bar
Anderson Cooper couldn't control his laughter during Sunday night's CNN New Year's Eve special — all thanks to John Mayer 's antics in a Tokyo cat bar. During Cooper's annual broadcast with friend ... ( read original story ...)
A free Oshogatsu Festival will dance in Little Tokyo on New Year’s Day
And one shall, on Jan. 1, 2024: The New Year's Day Oshogatsu Festival is presented by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and is free to attend. The six-hour celebration will include "... live ... ( read original story ...)
Suzuki’s New Off-Roader Is the Most Adorable Concept You’ll See At The Tokyo Auto Salon
Suzuki is bringing the tiny, rugged off-road Super Carry Mountain Trai concept to the Tokyo Auto Salon, and we're already in love with it. The Tokyo Auto Salon gives Japanese automakers and tuners a ... ( read original story ...)
Evacuation underway after massive earthquake strikes western Japan
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck Japan on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto to Buy Now January 1 – XRP, Celestia, Meme Kombat
Crypto traders are always on the hunt for the best cryptocurrencies to buy on any given day - we list some high potential coins in this post.
Naomi Osaka wins first elite tennis match in return from maternity leave
In her first competitive match since September 2022, the four-time major winner was broken while serving for the match and needed three match points in the tiebreaker before converting a 6-3, 7-6 (9) ... ( read original story ...)
Map: Earthquake Strikes Japan
An earthquake struck the Noto peninsula at around 4:10 p.m., local time, and had a magnitude of 7.6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake measured 7.5 magnitude. ( read original story ...)
Spending the holiday in Osaka to close out 2023? Here’s where to go and what to eat
Traveling through the holidays? If you find yourself in Osaka this Christmas, close out 2023 by checking out these fancy places. ( read original story ...)
A Cedar Home in the Forest of in Karuizawa, Japan, Lives Like a Treehouse
Karuizawa, in the Nagano Prefecture, is one of the best known and oldest resort towns in Japan, offering excellent retail and dining options, while primary and junior high schools are available a thirty minute drive away. The area is well-connected, with nearby transport links including Karuizawa and Miyota Stations. ( read original story ...)