Police in Tokyo say they received a record number of reports of lost items last year. The missing property included more than 28 million dollars' worth of cash. ( read original story ...)
Iranians in Tokyo rally in support of U.S. strikes
Iranians living in Japan gathered outside Iran's Embassy in Tokyo on Sunday, welcoming recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as a potential change ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man on trial in connection with death of woman forced to drink 32 tequila shots
A 44-year-old man accused of forcing a woman to drink a large amount of alcohol and attempting to sexual assault her before her death has denied the allegations at the opening of his trial here ... ( read original story ...)
Laura Robson reveals what she thought of Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open outfit
Naomi Osaka stunned tennis fans across the globe as she entered the court for her first round match at the Australian Open in January. Walking into Rod Laver to face Antonia Ruzic, Osaka was dressed ... ( read original story ...)
Fifteen years after Fukushima, Japan faces an energy dilemma
For nuclear boosters, it shows that atomic energy still has a future in Japan. For critics, it marks the unwelcome revival of a technology too risky for an earthquake-prone archipelago. Mostly, it ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ghost In The Shell’ Exhibition In Tokyo Shows Off Decades Worth Of Anime
Following the excellent Masamune Shirow exhibition last year, we now have an exhibition that specifically covers the various 'Ghost in the Shell' anime. ( read original story ...)
5 city-run museums in Tokyo are now offering free admission for ages 18 and under
Institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum are inviting young art explorers in for free until April 5 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end down on Iran conflict, Nikkei index temporarily loses 2%
Tokyo stocks ended down Monday, with the Nikkei index plunging over 2 percent at one point, as concerns grew over the global economic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall, crude oil spikes amid attacks on Iran
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index slid more than 2.5 percent, or 1,500 points, following the US-Israel attack on Iran. Oil prices spiked. ( read original story ...)
Japan on alert over Hormuz as oil risks mount
Japan is closely monitoring the risk of a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions surrounding Iran intensify, with officials warns ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo Reopens Following Comprehensive Transformation
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. today announced the reopening of Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo, a hotel in the heart of Sapporo, on February 1, 2026, following a ... ( read original story ...)
Plan drafted to facilitate post-quake administrative work in greater Tokyo area
The Japanese government has drafted a plan that calls for local civil servants nationwide to promptly start supporting administrative workers in the greater Tokyo area, if a huge earthquake strikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces growth risks, slower BOJ rate hikes from Iran conflict
Japan faces risks of low growth and high inflation if a prolonged Middle East conflict keeps oil prices elevated and hits the import-reliant economy, analysts say, complicating the central bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity hits near 4-year high in February, PMI shows
TOKYO, March 2 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity accelerated in February to its fastest pace in almost four years, as robust demand led to sharp increases in output, new orders and employment ... ( read original story ...)
United in faith at small mosque in Osaka
FAR from home, a Malaysian student leads terawih prayers in a modest Osaka, Japan mosque, where Muslims are few but faith runs deep, Sinar Ahad reported. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Goes Viral After Wild Fan Reaction in Japan
If you ever wondered how popular Shohei Ohtani is in his home country of Japan, a new viral video will show you. ( read original story ...)