The capital's Shinagawa Ward has decided on a policy to begin offering morning child care services at three elementary schools during the fir・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba’s approval rate rises 5 points to 44%, NHK poll shows
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet approval rate rose 5 points from the previous month to 44% in a February 7-9 poll, recovering to the highest level since his October inauguration, ... ( read original story ...)
Pair suspected in deadly Yokohama home invasion served fresh arrest warrants
Two men suspected of direct involvement in a home invasion in Yokohama in October 2024 in which a 75-year-old man was fatally attacked hav・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Steve Holland set to begin life with Yokohama in AFC Champions League
Yokohama, which lost in last season's final under Australian Harry Kewell, is at home against Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro chief signals more fare increases after 28-year freeze
The operator of Tokyo’s feted subway system raised fares in March 2023 for the first time in 28 years after a pandemic collapse in passenger numbers and a period of heavy investment ahead of the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as tech shares track Wall St. falls
Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Monday, led by technology shares tracking falls by their U.S. counterparts late last week. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
10 Most Popular Tokyo Revengers Characters, According To MyAnimeList
The Tokyo Revengers series had a large cast filled with compelling characters, but who are the most popular characters in the cast? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shiseido says annual profit plunges 73% amid sluggish sales in China
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido said on Monday its full-year profit fell 73% amid sluggish sales in China. Shiseido said operating profit was 7.58 billion yen ($49.9 million) in the ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Gorgeous ‘hina’ dolls on display in Osaka Prefecture
A set of hina dolls is on display at Higashiosaka city hall in Osaka Prefecture. The dolls, crafted by a local company, are displayed on a fancy seven ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean skier dies after crashing into tree at Hokkaido resort
A South Korean skier died after crashing into a tree on the side of a trail at a resort in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido on Feb. 9. ( read original story ...)
Japan passes first Trump test with perfect timing
After months of speculation on whether Shigeru Ishiba would be able to rekindle the bonhomie his predecessor Shinzo Abe had with Donald Trump, the Japanese prime minister has proven he knows how to ... ( read original story ...)
From Dubai to Osaka: UAE inspires world with unique Expo experience
Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of Expo 2025 Osaka, has affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai will play a significant role in the success of Expo 2025 Osaka through the expertise gained and the outstanding ... ( read original story ...)
From Dubai to Osaka: UAE inspires world with its unique Expo experience
Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of Expo 2025 Osaka, has affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai will play a significant role in the success of Expo 2025 Osaka through the expertise gained and the outstanding ... ( read original story ...)
‘Trump study sessions’: How Japan PM’s homework paid off
Ishiba's homework paid off. Apart from when Trump mistakenly referred to Nippon Steel as "Nissan", there weren't many eye-raising moment like the many other announcements by the US president. In fact - as far as Japan is concerned - this meeting was reassuring. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday. ( read original story ...)
I’ve found Japan’s greatest city for kids – and it’s only half an hour from Tokyo
It would be foolish to go all the way to Japan and miss out on Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)