Two women acted quickly and saved a teenager who collapsed on a Tokyo train on May 8.On June 29, they were thanked by the Tokyo Fire Departme・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s household spending rises at quickest pace in 3 years as tariff risks loom
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending surged at the fastest pace in nearly three years in May, offering some hopes that tepid consumption might be turning a corner even as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba Pushes Back Against Doubts Over US Trade Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pushed back against the idea there has been little progress in negotiations with the US on a trade deal as a deadline looms for a 24% across-the-board tariff to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s heat-stressed matcha tea output struggles to meet soaring global demand
Japan's green tea exports, including matcha, rose 25% by value to 36.4 billion yen ($252 million) in 2024, driven largely by growing demand for powdered teas such as matcha, according to data from the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens up on being ‘paralyzed by fear’ amid promising Wimbledon run
But her Wimbledon campaign is off to a very promising start with back-to-back straight-set wins and she will have a good chance of continuing her run when she meets 50th-ranked Anastasia ... ( read original story ...)
Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs Tokyo Verdy – prediction, team news, lineups
Two teams currently struggling in the bottom half of the Japanese J1 League standings will square off this weekend, when Nagoya Grampus host Tokyo Verdy on Saturday. Both teams are tied on 27 points, ... ( read original story ...)
Preview: Kashiwa Reysol vs FC Tokyo – prediction, team news, lineups
Round 23 of the 2025 J1 League season will see Kashiwa Reysol and FC Tokyo go head to head at the Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium on Saturday morning. Both teams claimed maximum points from their most ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Walking Tour 2020 Tsukiji Fish Market and Shinjuku
Walking the streets of Tokyo, Japan in February 2020. I show the areas of Tsukiji Fish Market and Shinjuku. Tsukiji Fish Market is a vibrant area in Tokyo with vendors selling fresh fish and seafood. ( read original story ...)
Simple blood test detects unique glycan linked to schizophrenia diagnosis
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has developed a simple, accurate, and sensitive method for measuring polysialic acid, a unique acidic glycan found in the brain. Polysialic acid fluctuates in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Debuts BluEarth Premium Drive Tire
Yokohama debuts BluEarth 718L, a Smartway-verified tire designed to reduce rolling resistance and extend tire life. ( read original story ...)
New Yokohama drive tire offers improved fuel efficiency
Yokohama Tire has launched a new drive tire that it says improves fuel efficiency for long-haul fleets. Yokohama’s new BluEarth 718L is SmartWay-verified and is available in four sizes: 295/75R22.5, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese automaker recalls more than 443,800 vehicles for threat of engine failure
Nissan is recalling more than 443,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a manufacturing defect could cause engines to fail. Owners will be notified starting in August. ( read original story ...)
Rubio calls off his Japan and South Korea visit, Nikkei reports
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called off his first visit to Japan and South Korea to focus on the Middle East, Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Savannah Sutherland on NCAA record, going pro ahead of Tokyo worlds
The NCAA champion in the 400m hurdles, sits down with hosts Perdita Felicien and Aaron Brown to reflect on an incredible collegiate career. ( read original story ...)
The Air Jordan 5 ‘Tokyo’ is finally returning in 2025
Dropped in 2011 as a Japan-exclusive, the rarest Jordan 5 sneakers of all-time will return as Nike brings back the "Tokyo" colorway. ( read original story ...)
Frog enjoys relaxing soak under faucet in Tokyo, Japan
On July 10, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan, @bumo_chan shared a video of a cute moment with a pet frog. In the video, the frog is seen sitting still in a tub while water flows gently from the faucet, soaking ... ( read original story ...)