TOKYO: The Yokohama city government and companies are encouraging the elderly to apply makeup and care for their skin, hoping this will lead to good health and improved quality of life. ( read original story ...)
Candlelight illuminates Osaka this June during one night of art, music and markets
Nishi-Umeda Candle Days will fill the park and streets with candle installations, live concerts, workshops and more ... ( read original story ...)
Four arrested under Tokyo’s strict yakuza gang laws – but not for the reason you think
Think of Japan’s famed yakuza gangs and you might think of heavily tattooed men getting into bloody fights – the stuff of action films and video games. But last week four men were arrested in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks climb in morning as exporter issues sought on weaker yen
Tokyo stocks climbed Tuesday morning as exporter issues were bought on a weaker yen, but gains were limited as some investors remaine ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to offer visitors cool rest area in electric bus from June
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition hopes visitors will use the bus to avoid heatstroke in the summer heat. ( read original story ...)
Japan is sticking to demand for US to eliminate tariffs, trade envoy says
Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Tuesday there was no change to Tokyo's stance of demanding an elimination of U.S. tariffs in bilateral trade negotiations. Tokyo will not rush ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-US to base talks on past FX agreement, Kato says
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday he expects any bilateral meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on exchange rates to be based on their shared view that excessive ... ( read original story ...)
Soldiers in Yokohama engage with local youth during inaugural sports exchange
An event between Soldiers stationed here and a local youth baseball team brought the groups together for a day of sports, ... ( read original story ...)
Pub chain opens its first Subway sandwich shop in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Major "izakaya" Japanese-style pub chain operator Watami Co. has opened a Subway outlet in the city's Naka Ward, with a fresh menu twist for the iconic U.S. sandwich chain in Japan. The Naka ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Introduces U.S.-Made 116R Regional All-position Steer Tire
Yokohama’s new 116R all-position steer tire features solid shoulder ribs resist tearing and provide uniform surface pressure to defend against irregular wear. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Nikkei, Peruvian-Japanese Restaurant, Chooses Fulton Market For 2nd US Location
Founded in Lima, Peru, and famous across South America, the restaurant will bring its distinctive cuisine rooted in Japanese technique to Lake Street this winter. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: More than 100 skulls found in Tokyo highly likely to have originated from Unit 731: Japanese civil group
"The likelihood of the 'Toyama human bones' originating from the notorious Unit 731 of the Japanese army during its invasion of China is very high. Only by clarifying the historical truth can the ... ( read original story ...)
Connecticut mom’s remains found 2 years after she vanished in Japan
The remains of a Connecticut woman who went missing on a hike in Japan two years ago have been recovered, her family announced. Pattie Wu-Murad disappeared in April 2023 during a solo hiking trip in ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo to Open New Official Store in Fukuoka, Japan — but Not Everyone Is Happy With This Choice
Nintendo has announced plans to open a new official store in Fukuoka, Japan at the end of 2025. But some aren't happy with the location, namechecking the 'Nagoya Skip' trend. ( read original story ...)
Connecticut woman’s remains found 2 years after she went missing during hike in Japan
The remains of a Connecticut woman who went missing on a hike in Japan two years ago have been recovered, her family announced. Pattie Wu-Murad disappeared in April 2023 during a solo hiking trip in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba Says Won’t Fixate on US Trade Talk Time Limits
Japan won’t compromise its national interests in trade talks with the US by fixating on time limits, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said, signaling Tokyo isn’t rushing into an agreement. ( read original story ...)