NAGOYA—A transgender politician from Aichi Prefecture has won a damages lawsuit for emotional distress after a fellow assembly member called her an “old guy” in front of coworkers. ( read original story ...)
Japan Post loses trucking license for 2,500 trucks for 5 years
The transport ministry’s Kanto District Transport Bureau in Yokohama issued a notice revoking Japan Post Co.'s general transport license under the Trucking Business Law on June 25 for failure to ... ( read original story ...)
Some Nissan shareholders unhappy with lack of shakeup in management team
Struggling Nissan Motor held a general shareholders' meeting at its headquarters in Yokohama on June 24, attended by ... ( read original story ...)
The Most Common Tourist Behaviors That Rub Tokyo Locals The Wrong Way
Here are some easy-to-follow tips to keep in mind for your next visit to Tokyo, so you don't come off as an annoying tourist during your travels. ( read original story ...)
Father, son accused of impersonating MLB star Shohei Ohtani to defraud elderly Tokyo woman
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested two men on June 24 on suspicion of fraud after they allegedly posed as Los Angeles Dodgers ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘sushi terrorism’ rolls on with condom prank at Tokyo eatery
The teenager’s practical joke forced a full disinfection of the restaurant. So‑called sushi terrorism first emerged as a trend in early 2023. ( read original story ...)
US Marine sentenced to 7 years over sexual assault in Japan
A US Marine has been sentenced to seven years in prison, after he was convicted of strangling and sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa last May, a Japanese district court told CNN. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya and Yokohama teachers suspected of taking illicit photos of students and sharing online
Aichi police have arrested two teachers in Nagoya and Yokohama cities for allegedly taking pictures of female students and sharing the images in a social networking group ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slightly lower in morning on stronger yen
Tokyo stocks were slightly lower Wednesday morning, weighed down by some exporter shares on a stronger yen in directionless trading. ( read original story ...)
Osaka crashes out as Paolini and Swiatek reach Bad Homburg quarters
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's poor form continued on Tuesday at the Bad Homburg Open as she fell 6-4, 6-4 against American No. 5 seed Emma Navarro. Navarro will face compatriot Jessica ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slightly lower in early morning trading on stronger yen
Tokyo stocks were slightly lower early Wednesday, as buying after overnight gains on Wall Street was offset by selling of some exporter issues on a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar amid hopes for ... ( read original story ...)
Swiatek, Paolini advance to quarters, Osaka loses at Bad Homburg
Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini advance to the quarterfinals of the Bad Homburg Open on Tuesday, but American Naomi Osaka fell in straight sets to end her tournament. ( read original story ...)
Emma Navarro Knocks Naomi Osaka Out of Bad Homburg Open
Match recap, highlights, and quotes from Emma Navarro's win over Naomi Osaka in the second round of the 2025 Bad Homburg Open. ( read original story ...)
Navarro ousts Osaka in Bad Homburg, sets meeting with top seed Pegula
Emma Navarro is into her third straight quarterfinal at the Bad Homburg Open powered by Solarwatt after a straight-sets win over former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
American Airlines Flight AA168 En Route To New York Makes Emergency Landing In Tokyo
After declaring the emergency, the aircraft landed safely at Tokyo Haneda Airport at 3.23 pm local time. The medical issue onboard remains undisclosed, and further details are awaited. The latest ... ( read original story ...)
VCT Pacific Stage 2 Finals to Make Historic Debut at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY
Riot Games is set to launch the second regular season of VCT Pacific on July 15, with the finals staged over two days—Aug. 30 and 31—at LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture. This marks ... ( read original story ...)