A public prosecutor who claims to have been raped by her boss in an incident six years ago broke down in silent despair upon hearing that the・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
A Visitor’s Guide to Osaka, Japan
Spread the loveIntroduction Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, is known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, and delicious street food. Often referred to as the “Kitchen of Japan,” Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India launches premium 19 inch tyres for luxury SUVs
Yokohama India released new 19-inch tires for luxury SUVs. The tires are made in India at their Haryana facility. They are designed for the growing luxury SUV market. The company blends global ... ( read original story ...)
Baycurrent Inc. named title sponsor of PGA Tour’s Japan event
The PGA Tour and Baycurrent Inc. announced a multiyear agreement on Wednesday that positions the Tokyo-based consulting firm as the title sponsor of the reimagined Baycurrent Classic in Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to raise key taxes in 2026 to fund defence budget expansion
Japan's government plans to raise the country's key taxes starting in April 2026 to fund more defence spending after a one-year delay, according to a document seen by Reuters on Thursday. The plan, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business
Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremie Papin, who was overseeing its U.S. operations, as its chief operating officer in a major management reshuffle billed as key to a turnaround. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s TopCon says it is exploring going private and other options
By Anton Bridge and Anirban Sen TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Japanese eyecare products maker TopCon is exploring going private and other measures to raise corporate value, it said in a statement, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan criminalizes cannabis use as revised laws take effect
Japan started criminalizing the use of cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive chemical found in the plant, as revise ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes incredible gesture after leaving Jamie Foxx’s birthday party
Naomi Osaka, the tennis superstar and four-time Grand Slam champion, stepped out in style for Jamie Foxx's 56th birthday celebration on Tuesday night. Held at the glamorous Mr. Ch ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori rocks zebra boots and brown trenchcoat on day out with husband Kanye West in Tokyo
KANYE West and his wife Bianca Censori looked glamourous as ever in zebra print boots wile out and about in Tokyo. It comes as Bianca, 29, and her famous rapper husband, 47, continue ( read original story ...)
Tokyo on two wheels: Why you should experience Japan’s busiest city by bike
Why you should experience Japan’s busiest city by bike - Away from Tokyo’s city centre crowds, Annabel Grossman slows down to discover Japan’s quiet backstreets, hipster neighbourhoods and crowd-free ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to waive day care fee for firstborns from Sept. 2025
Gov. Yuriko Koike announced in a Dec. 10 Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly meeting a plan to make day care services free of charge for firstborn ch ( read original story ...)
Nagoya city undertakes initiative to encourage people not to walk on escalators
A city in central Japan is collaborating with university students in an initiative to encourage people to stop walking on escalators. ( read original story ...)
Organizers say 2026 Asian Games on track
Japanese media said the Olympic Council of Asia was not happy with preparations for the event in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture area. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo named the world’s most stressful city
A new survey analysing more than 97,000 reviews of popular tourist destinations reveals that Tokyo, Japan is the most stressful for tourists. ( read original story ...)
Japan auto unions group sets pay hike target for first time in 7 years
Labour unions at major Japanese auto manufacturers have set a specific target for pay hikes for wage negotiations for the first time in seven years, as they aim to spread wage growth momentum to ... ( read original story ...)