The J1 League buttresses on with Kashiwa Reysol pitching against Consadole Sapporo in another fascinating domestic league derby campaign. Both sides currently enjoy pleasing form and would look to ... ( read original story ...)
Rail transit lines shut down due to torrential rain in Japan
Many rail transit lines were shut down due to torrential rain in some areas of Japan on Friday. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu) Passengers wait for Shinkansen trains at the entrance to Nagoya Station in Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: Heavy Bias On The Hosts To Win
The weekend closes up with Cerezo Osaka squaring against Nagoya Grampus in another engaging league contest. Both sides possess wavering run of form and look to prove critics wrong and send the hosts ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo FC vs Yokohama F.M Prediction: Hosts Would Definitely Score In Both Halves
The J1 League continues with Tokyo FC clashing with Yokohama F.M in another thrilling episode of the season’s J1 League outing. The guests languish in the sixteenth spot but would seek to seize a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes at 32-year high as US default fears ease
Japanese stocks rose on Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei index closing at a three-decade high, after U.S. lawmakers voted to raise the debt limit and on signs central bankers are in no hurry to ...
Japan’s govt will vow to end deflation with bold monetary, flexible fiscal policy -draft
Japan's government will pledge to pull the economy out of deflation through bold monetary policy, flexible fiscal policy and a growth strategy, according to a draft outline of its long-term economic ...
Olympian Brittany Crew puts disappointment of Tokyo behind her, finding peace in karate dojo
A poor Olympic performance had Brittany Crew at the lowest of her athletic depths, but the former Canadian record-holder in shot put is enjoying a new journey in karate. ( read original story ...)
Narita airport near Tokyo gears up to raise passengers’ service, security fees by 13%
Travelers will pay slightly more to fly out of Narita International Airport, whose operator plans to raise service and security fees by 13% on Sept. 1. ( read original story ...)
Amazon Japan to open 2 distribution hubs in greater Tokyo, creating over 3,000 jobs
Amazon Japan will establish two new distribution hubs in the country, creating over 3,000 jobs, the company announced on June 1.The new locat･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ageing footballers get their kicks in over-80s league
Soccer for Life league in Tokyo has about 40 players, enough for three teams, playing 30-minute matches ( read original story ...)
Japan demographic woes deepen as birth rate hits record low
Japan's birth rate declined for the seventh consecutive year in 2022 to a record low, the health ministry said on Friday, underscoring the sense of crisis gripping the country as the population shrinks and ages rapidly. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 GDP growth seen revised up on strong capex
Japan's economy likely grew more than initially estimated in the first three months of this year, thanks to solid investments by manufacturers, a Reuters poll showed. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market luring more Japanese corporate investments amid China tensions, supply-chain concerns
The main goal among Japanese firms at the Computex Taipei tech show is ‘connecting with manufacturers’ in Taiwan at a time when tech supply chains are being rapidly realigned. ( read original story ...)
Blackpink Jisoo tests positive for Covid-19, not to perform in Osaka this weekend
Jisoo of girl group Blackpink will not be taking part in her band's performance scheduled to take place in Osaka this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19 earlier this week, according to her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan vending machines to automatically offer free food if earthquake hits
Machines in coastal city of Ako, are located in an area that experts say is vulnerable to a future powerful earthquake ( read original story ...)
Japan privacy watchdog warns ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on user data
Japan's privacy watchdog said on Friday it has warned OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed startup behind the ChatGPT chatbot, not to collect sensitive data without people's permission. OpenAI should minimise the sensitive data it collects for machine learning, ( read original story ...)