By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – re than a year on Monday, after a Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said it intercepted an explosive-laden drone fired by the Iran-aligned Houthi group, raising ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies invest 150 mln USD in digitalisation projects in Kazakhstan
TOKYO. KAZINFORM «Japan DX» and «Land Management Co. Ltd» signed an agreement at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Japan on investment of 150 million USD in the economy of Kazakhstan. ( read original story ...)
‘Comfort women’ statue missing in the Philippines as Japan’s wartime legacy under focus
A two-metre-high bronze statue memorialising the Filipino women forced to become sex slaves by Japan ’s military during World War II has gone missing in Manila, underscoring the country’s challenges ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unizo under pressure to consider bankruptcy filing
A Japanese real estate developer that pulled off a $1.9bn employee buyout with US private equity firm Lone Star is under pressure from a leading creditor to consider filing for bankruptcy protection. ( read original story ...)
Portuguese government expresses solidarity with Japan due to strong earthquake – Observer
The Portuguese government on Sunday expressed its solidarity with Japan, which was hit on Saturday by an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, off Fukushima, leaving at least 140 injured. In ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Saturday Tremors Were ‘aftershock’ From The 2011 Earthquake?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake that shook Japan on Saturday was just an "aftershock" from the devastating 2011 earthquake that killed over 15,000 people. ( read original story ...)
IN PICS: Aftermath Of 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake That Shook Japan
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern coast of Japan on Saturday causing property damage and other losses in areas including Fukushima & Miyagi ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters voice their outrage over Myanmar coup after a night of fear and security patrols
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Myanmar and Japan to protest the detention of the ousted leader ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake hits Japan’s northeast coast; no tsunami alert
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Unique onsen finds renewed popularity after closing last year
OSAKA--Even after closing its doors for good last spring after serving the local community for 80 years, the Gengahashi Onsen in Ikuno Ward here is continuing to make a splash. The bathhouse is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits Fukushima
Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits Fukushima - The earthquake was centered about 60 kilometres (37 miles) beneath the ocean bed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo athletes in limbo as hundreds of Australians struggle to arrange for qualifying tournaments
Australia plans on sending one of its largest ever away team of athletes to the Toyko Games this year. There's just one problem — there are no competitions available for them to qualify. ( read original story ...)
A Sense of Where You Are
Profile of the Princeton basketball star Bill Bradley, the best player ever to have been seen in the Ivy League, where athletes of the highest calibre usually don’t show up. ( read original story ...)
Anime streaming wars: Japanese films gain fans worldwide, as Sony, HBO Max and Netflix scramble for rights to show them
The world can’t get enough Japanese anime, but there’s a shrinking supply because young Japanese artists spurn an industry known for its long hours and low budgets. ( read original story ...)
Ask Gareth Shaw: Will Japanese Knotweed discovery make it harder for my daughter to buy house?
Question: My daughter is a first-time buyer and has found a property but Japanese Knotweed has been discovered nearby. Will she lose her mortgage? Should she avoid the property? ( read original story ...)
Why Disney fans have their post-pandemic sights set on Japan
As some families eagerly await COVID-19 vaccinations so they can get their Mickey-loving kids back to the Magic Kingdom, the most passionate Disney fans are looking forward to something else entirely: ... ( read original story ...)