A unique internship program in Hokkaido, under which Japanese university students work and live for a month at the famed Niseko ski ... ( read original story ...)
Abandoned baby monkey charms Tokyo zoo visitors by befriending stuffed orangutan
Punch has had some differences with the other monkeys as he has tried to communicate with them, but zookeepers say that is part of the learning process and he is steadily integrating with the troop. ( read original story ...)
Scientists discover ‘bacterial constipation,’ a new disease caused by gut-drying bacteria
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ... ( read original story ...)
Ethiopian rising Stars Aynalem Desta Shines at Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026
Ethiopian athlete Aynalem Desta, a vibrant talent in the long-distance running scene, is set to make waves at the upcoming Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026, one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaul
By Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of growing Chinese "coercion" in her first post-election speech to parliament on Friday, pledging ... ( read original story ...)
Someone Just Gave Osaka, Japan, Gold Bars Worth $3.6M To Fix Aging Water Pipes
It's a staggering amount and I was speechless," Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama told reporters Thursday. “Tackling aging water pipes requires a huge investment, and I cannot thank enough for the donation.” ... ( read original story ...)
Mystery Benefactor Sends $3.6M In Gold To Osaka, Japan, To Upgrade Aging Water Pipes
Osaka, Japan, receives 21kg of gold from anonymous donor to fix ageing water pipes and infrastructure. ( read original story ...)
Osaka stunned by anonymous gift of $3.6m in gold to fix ageing water pipes
Concern over safety of Japanese city’s waterworks grew after sinkhole swallowed truck and killed driver last year ... ( read original story ...)
Anonymous person donates $3.6 million in gold blocks to fix clogged drains and water system in Japan’s Osaka
An anonymous person donates 21 kilograms of gold bullion worth $3.6 million to Osaka, Japan, for water and drainage infrastructure repairs amidst increasing failures in the city's aging underground ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tire plant in Salem to shut down permanently in March
A tentative agreement between the Union representing the Yokohama Tire Plant (United Steel Workers Local 1023) and the Company will result in the permanent closure of the plant ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo real estate worker allegedly ordered arson attack to chase out resident
TOKYO -- The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested a real estate company employee for allegedly instructing acquaintances to set fire to a・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi vows to break with ‘fiscal austerity’ to spark economic revival
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday pledged to break with "excessive fiscal austerity" and boost long-term investment through a multi-year budget ... ( read original story ...)
Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute
Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing An attack on a Hong Kong man in the Japanese city of ... ( read original story ...)
Woman handed reduced sentence over role after daughter allegedly beheaded man in Sapporo hotel
The daughter allegedly beheaded a man she stabbed and took his head home in a suitcase. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber reports record results for 2025 and raises targets for 2026
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced two major milestones reflecting the company’s strong performance and confidence in its future growth strategy: record-high financial results for fiscal year ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes
Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes. Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the donor gave 21 kilograms of gold worth about $3.6 million. ( read original story ...)