With low obesity rates, kids in Japan are some of the healthiest in the world. Yuko Tamura, a mother and cultural translator, shares the 127-year-old philosophy that has helped Japanese parents raise such healthy and adventurous young eaters. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US and Japan Hold First-Ever Trilateral Aerial Exercise in Face of North Korean Threats
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese militaries conducted their first-ever trilateral aerial exercise on Sunday in response to evolving North Korean nuclear threats, South Korea’s air force said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Faces By-Election Tests as Support Slides
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces two special elections on Sunday, where any loss would be a fresh setback for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whose public support has sagged to its lowest since he took office. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JFE Steel seeking stake in Teck Resources coal business – Reuters
Japan's JFE Steel is in talks to buy a stake in Teck Resources' (NYSE:TECK) metallurgical coal business, Reuters reported Thursday, adding to the list of suitors that also includes Glencore. The ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks, Nagoya stay perfect; Thirdy Ravena, San-En extend win streak to 4
Ray Parks and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins cruise to a 26-point win against the RJ Abarrientos-less Shinshu Brave Warriors to improve their record to 6-0 in the Japan B. League MANILA, Philippines – ... ( read original story ...)
Ports of Oakland and Yokohama Forge Partnership for Maritime Decarbonization and Green Shipping
Ports of Oakland and Yokohama unite for maritime shipping industrys decarbonization shared practices in green tech initiate. ( read original story ...)
The Supernatural Situations in Tokyo Babylon Still Remain Poignant
When I first read CLAMP’s Tokyo Babylon years ago, I was always struck by its execution and the nature of its spiritual situations. I’d started getting more into manga when Tokyopop started picking up series an making them more accessible. I’d been ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is on the rise again. Here’s why Warren Buffett remains a crypto hater
Cryptocurrencies are on the rise again, helped by optimism surrounding the possible introduction of a spot bitcoin ETF. But no matter how strong this rally gets, it won't convince one of the ...
Naomi Osaka hints she has split from boyfriend three months after welcoming baby
N aomi Osaka has seemingly indicated that she and rapper Cordae are no longer together. Osaka and Cordae, both 26 years old, started dating in 2019. In July, Osaka and Cordae became parents for the ... ( read original story ...)
Memorial service held in Tokyo for people who died building Thai-Burma Railway
A memorial service has been held in Tokyo for people who died constructing the Thai-Burma Railway during World War Two. ( read original story ...)
I’m an American who visited a convenience store in Japan. It was miles better than any I’ve been to in the US.
During a trip to Japan, I visited Lawson, a major convenience store. Here's what it's like and why it beats convenience stores in the US. ( read original story ...)
South Korea says holds first joint air drill with Japan and US
South Korea, together with Japan and the United States, held a joint aerial exercise near the Korean peninsula on Sunday, the South Korean military said, marking the first such collaboration between the three countries. ( read original story ...)
Japan, with a twist: the provincial town that hosts people from 49 countries
Brazilian supermarkets to Turkish kebab shops ( read original story ...)
Japan bank profits would rise under 1-point rate increase, says BOJ
TOKYO -- Total earnings at Japanese banks would likely improve if domestic interest rates climbed by 1 percentage point, with favorable yield spreads outweighing temporary losses on bond holdings, a ...
Retro Japan: Late business tycoon’s residence near Tokyo shows his passion for materials
A late miso and lumber business tycoon's residence in this eastern Japan city shows his love of materials, from wall timber to s･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Proposed Tax Cuts: Economic Policy or Political Strategy?
In a politically charged atmosphere, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for temporary tax cuts and benefits for low-income earners. This decision, announced mere days before two critical ...