New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns went to Japan before the winter meetings to speak with free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his family. “I think it demonstrates Steve’s commitment to do everything he possibly can to bring players to New York, ( read original story ...)
Why the next big Asian medical tourism destination could be Osaka, Japan: advanced cancer treatments, world-leading iPS cell therapy, weak yen
Advanced cancer treatments, world-leading iPS cell therapy and a weak yen could all help Japan’s second city Osaka in its bid to become the next big Asian medical tourism destination. ( read original story ...)
What You Didn’t Know About The Cars From Fast And Furious: Tokyo Drift
With the iconic film featuring some truly noteworthy across the Fast and Furious saga, here's a closer look at some of the main cars from Tokyo Drift ( read original story ...)
The one vote against war with Japan after Pearl Harbor
Answering Roosevelt's request to avenge Pearl Harbor, Congress voted to declare war with 82-0 in the Senate but 388-1 in the House. ( read original story ...)
Paleolithic Toolmakers Evaluated Flint Sources in Jordan
According to a statement released by Nagoya University, researchers Eiki Suga and Seiji Kadawaki of Nagoya University determined in a previous study that medium-grained flint was more commonly used to ... ( read original story ...)
Electric Eels’ Shocking Ability To Alter The Genetics Of Nearby Animals
A new study has found that electric eels can alter the genetics of nearby animals through electrical discharges ... ( read original story ...)
Miami-Dade’s mayor and her campaign manager both flew into Tokyo. What happened next?
Could Mayor Daniella Levine Cava really be in Tokyo at the same as her top political adviser and not cross paths with him? We asked for text messages to find out. ( read original story ...)
Mets Rumors: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Steve Cohen Met in Japan Amid MLB Free Agency Buzz
Free-agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto met with New York Mets principal owner Steve Cohen last week in Japan, according to The Athletic's Will ( read original story ...)
Watch: Waitress slaps customers at this restaurant, gets paid for ‘special service’
A restaurant in Japan came into limelight for offering harsh slaps on the face to attract customers. The restaurant has adopted a bizarre practice to captivate the attention of people. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival, 2011
Hundreds of interesting snow and ice sculptures like this one dot the streets of downtown Sapporo, Japan, during the city’s annual snow festival. ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurant clarifies viral video of waitresses slapping customers
Following the video of a Japanese restaurant – where diners could pay to get slapped by waitresses – got viral, the eatery has issued a clarification that ... ( read original story ...)
Nick Kyrgios gives Naomi Osaka helping hand as Japanese star makes comeback bid
Nick Kyrgios has been helping Naomi Osaka to prepare for her long-awaited comeback by providing her with some helpful serving tips. The Japanese star has not played a competitive match since September ... ( read original story ...)
Aomori to Sapporo: 7 places with the highest snowfall
Aomori to Sapporo are among 7 cities globally renowned for the highest snowfall. These include Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester in New York, Valdez in Alaska, and Marquette in Michigan. Lake-effect ... ( read original story ...)
Zelenskyy to join online G7 summit hosted by Japan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in an online summit of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Dec. 6, Japanese news agency Kyodo News reported, ( read original story ...)
Josh Boone and Danny Chan’s Majestic Sets ‘Origin’ Manga-to-Movie Adaptation From Japan’s Kodansha (EXCLUSIVE)
It tells a story of self-discovery, morality, and what it means to be human. Winning the grand prize for manga at the 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival and currently only printed abroad, the English translation of "Origin" hit U. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama expands Indian operations to meet rising demand for larger tyres
In response to a surge in demand for larger tyre sizes driven by increased sales in the premium and luxury vehicle segments, Yokohama, the Japanese tyre maker, is gearing up to expand its capabilities ... ( read original story ...)