Five people died Sunday in a collision between a bus and a truck in Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido, local police said. ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Sapporo waiting to see Sweden’s progress on 2030 games bid
The city of Sapporo and the Japanese Olympic Committee are waiting to see how things progress after the Swedish Olympic Committee ann ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fetishists find a safe haven for their sexual preferences at Tokyo’s Department H: ‘I come here to be myself’
Department H is a monthly fetish event at the Tokyo Kinema Club, with themes ranging from April Fool’s Day and sumo wrestling to ‘June brides’. ( read original story ...)
Five people killed in collision of bus and truck in Hokkaido
Five people died in a collision between a bus and a truck on a national road in the town of Yakumo, Hokkaido, around noon on Sunday, according to local fire and other authorities. Among the five were ... ( read original story ...)
5 killed after bus, truck collide on straight stretch of Hokkaido road
Five people were killed June 18 after an intercity bus collided with a truck carrying a load of pigs in the town of Yakumo in southwestern Hokkaido. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Yoko’ Wins Golden Goblet Prize at Shanghai Film Festival
Japanese drama feature “Yoko” won the Golden Goblet best picture award at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The jury Grand Prix was awarded to Spain’s “Muyeres” with China’s Liu Jin ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tourism, economic growth attract fivefold increase in foreign investments in hotel assets
Japan’s hotel sector drew a fivefold increase in overseas investment to US$691 million year to date amid a revival in the nation’s tourism fortunes. ( read original story ...)
Big Crypto Exchange Escapes Doom Scenario
Accused of fraud, Binance has reached an agreement with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission which allows it to continue to operate for the time being in the United States.
Japan’s Nidec to enter flying vehicle motor business via joint venture
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp. said Sunday it will set up a joint venture with Brazilian regional jet manufacturer Embraer ... ( read original story ...)
I’m an Editor Who Has Just Been to Tokyo—Here’s What You Need to Know
Who What Wear video content creator Remi Afolabi shares her guide to the most stylish places to visit, stay and eat in Tokyo. Click here to see her guide. ( read original story ...)
More South Koreans snap up plunging yen, flock to Japan
An increasing number of South Koreans are investing in yen and making trips to the neighbouring nation that they say are cost-effective. ( read original story ...)
Is Crypto Dead?
Even before the SEC announcements, crypto was in trouble. Dozens of firms had failed, millions of individual investors had plunged into the red or cashed out, and billions of dollars of institutional investment had moved on.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma conducts first class as visiting professor at Japan’s University of Tokyo
Ma’s stint at the University of Tokyo underscores the Chinese tech billionaire’s return to public life as an educator and researcher, as he keeps an arm’s length from the vast business empire he ... ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo Studio Becomes Largest Indoor Harry Potter Attraction In The World
A new Harry Potter studio opens its doors in Tokyo. Spread over a 30,000 square-metre site, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo "The Making of Harry Potter" has overtaken its London predecessor by becoming ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Stocks Are Hopping Higher
One of those markets is Japan, which had been out of favor since the end of its stock market’s ruthless run higher in the early days of Abenomics a decade ago. After that, don’t ask; we spent many ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei Demands Royalties From Japanese Companies, Nikkei Says
Huawei Technologies is requesting licensing fees from about 30 Japanese companies for the use of patented technology, Nikkei reported.