Ten years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan's nuclear industry remains crippled, with the majority of its reactors halted or on the path towards decommissioning. The government still hopes to ... ( read original story ...)
Events Following Japan’s Worst Quake and Nuclear Incident
Japan marks a decade since a huge earthquake and tsunami left more than 22,000 people dead or missing and triggered the world's worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl. Here is a brief timeline of ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo USA Launches Sapporo Pure Light Lager
SAPPORO U.S.A., maker of the number one selling Asian beer brand in theUnited States, has unveiled SAPPORO PURE, a new superior light beer that will serve the evolving tastes of the modern consumer as ... ( read original story ...)
Persona 5 Strikers King Frost: Here Is Everything You Need To Know About This Boss
The third bonus boss Request in Persona 5 Strikers is known as “Make Way for the Frozen King”. This will task the players with battling against King Frost. ( read original story ...)
3 Yakiniku Restaurants in Sapporo with the Best Japanese Beef Around!
Want to treat yourself? Yakiniku is one of the best options when you want to indulge, and Sapporo is packed with restaurants that will help you do just that. Here we'll introduce three Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury hotel’s month-long stay plan lets you live Yokohama life with amazing twist
We all know that Tokyo is the biggest city in Japan, but what’s the second? Osaka would be a lot of people’s guess, and you might found some who assume Kyoto, Nagoya, or Fukuoka is number-two on the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Mayor Hayashi delivers passionate comments on changing men’s mindset
Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi gave an impassioned speech at a regular press conference on Feb. 16, when asked about her views on sexist re・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Fans from abroad unlikely for postponed Tokyo Olympics
The postponed Tokyo Olympics look like they will take place without any fans from abroad when they open in just under five months. The Japanese newspaper Mainichi said on Wednesday the decision had ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Considers Her Legacy Beyond the Court: ‘It’s Just as Important that I Inspire Young Girls’
While Naomi Osaka has been honing her tennis skills — racking up trophies and accolades since turning pro at age 15, including the title of highest-paid female athlete ever in 2020 — the Japan-born ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics unlikely to have foreign fans, but final decision still to come
Tokyo Olympics are still set to open on July 23, 2021, but that may happen without any foreign fans in the stands. Via the Associated Press, newly-minted Tokyo organizing committee president Seiko ... ( read original story ...)
Spectators from Abroad May Not Be Permitted to Attend Upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo
IOC President Thomas Bach said the event's "competitions" have "to be the clear focus" for the Olympics to unfold safely this July ... ( read original story ...)
Onsen: Japan’s hot spring tradition
He is on a mission to experience for himself the country's deep connection with the natural world as he relaxes in a traditional Japanese hot spring bath. ( read original story ...)
Maersk Boxships That Lost Containers Heading for Los Angeles
Maersk is reporting that its boxship the Maersk Eindhoven has resumed its voyage recovering quicker than expected from the recent incident. The vessel had lost propulsion power causing 260 containers ... ( read original story ...)
Maersk Eindhoven departs Yokohama
The 13,100 teu sailed yesterday from APM Terminals Yokohama with an estimated time of arrival of March 13 at the Los Angeles anchorage. The Maersk Eindhoven experienced a loss of engine propulsion ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics organizers near a decision to ban overseas spectators for Tokyo Games
Plans for the Olympics are taking shape, with most athletes vaccinated, probably no overseas spectators and limits on domestic fans. ( read original story ...)
Japan weighing extension of coronavirus emergency in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday he is considering extending a coronavirus state of emergency in the Tokyo region for about two weeks because of concerns that infections have not ... ( read original story ...)