A fire broke out in a wooden two-story apartment building early Sunday in Nishinari Ward of Japan's Osaka, leaving two dead, local media reported. A resident alerted the fire department just before 5 ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: 1904 Sapporo church looks picture-book perfect amid sea of tall buildings
With its stunning exterior appearance, the former Sapporo Methodist Church, now the Sapporo Christ Church, looks as if it has popped out of・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hotels see room for rate increases ahead of Expo 2025
OSAKA -- Hotels in Osaka are more affordable than in Tokyo, in part because there are fewer international names in western Japan's biggest city. But with the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama city celebrates Chinese New Year with grandeur
Yokohama [Japan], March 1 (ANI): The Chinese New Year celebration was recently held in Yokohama city featuring stunning performances and beautifully decorated lanterns. Yokohama Chinatown welcomed the ... ( read original story ...)
Some standout pavilions at 2025 World Expo Osaka
Under the theme of sustainability and scientific advancement, the pavilion's most distinctive feature will be the "Makun," or mantle, a textile piece crafted by 200 weavers from Mapuche communities in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM admits to being ‘extremely nervous’ as he swaps functionality for style at fashion show
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is usually known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion show audience on Saturday during a surprise appearance in which he ditched his usual suit in favor of a more stylish look in a show of his support for “cool” Japan. ( read original story ...)
Where Are Yokohama Tires Made & Who Owns The Company?
Wondering where Yokohama tires are made and who owns the company? Learn about its global factories, U.S. production, and company history. ( read original story ...)
Pages: Snow Run in Osaka: A Marathon to Remember
At 10 p.m. on the night before the Osaka Marathon, my wife Jasmin and I were about to sleep. Then we looked outside. It was snowing. Instead of b ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s the final roundup of chefs and restaurants coming to Time Out Market Osaka in March 2025
Meet the next four chefs and culinary talents coming to the long-awaited market next month The anticipation continues to grow as we’re now less than a month away from the opening of Time Out Market Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Deepening Population Crisis Breaks 125-Year Record
Japan's population has dwindled for 15 consecutive years, as fewer people marry and have children. About 30 percent of Japanese are now 65 or older, compounding the demographic challenge and dragging on Asia's second-largest economy as it pulls itself out of a decades-long slump. ( read original story ...)
Japan battles biggest wildfire in decades
Japan was battling its largest wildfire in more than three decades on Saturday, one of several blazes that have killed one person and forced the evacuation of more than a thousand. ( read original story ...)
Northeastern Professor Michael Thornton’s talk promotes reflection on Japan’s colonial history
Tuesday afternoon, Professor Michael Thornton, an assistant teaching history professor at Northeastern University, discussed the urbanization and colonization of the northernmost major island of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Amazed Naomi Osaka Applauds Fan’s “Insane” Tribute to Her Iconic US Open Look
Remember the second-round match of the 2024 US Open between Naomi Osaka and Karolina Muchova? The post Amazed Naomi Osaka Applauds Fan’s “Insane” Tribute to Her Iconic US Open Look appeared first on ... ( read original story ...)
Turning waste organic compound into useful pharmaceuticals and energy using a technique inspired by photosynthesis
A team led by Nagoya University has shown that artificial photosynthesis is feasible using organic materials. Using the technique, they successfully synthesized useful organic compounds, including ... ( read original story ...)
‘Antisocial’? Japan lawyers call for change after inmate banned from viewing tattoo books
The ban was imposed on a male inmate who had been incarcerated at Tsukigata Prison in Hokkaido until July last year, according to the bar association. Before serving time, the man had worked on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MeToo icon is up for an Oscar – but the film can’t air in the country
Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist Noriyuki Yamaguchi of rape. Her acclaimed directorial debut, based on her memoir of the same name, is a ... ( read original story ...)