The show brings together key works from the 1980s to the artist’s more recent large-scale paintings ... ( read original story ...)
Woman handed reduced sentence over role in helping daughter with 2023 beheading murder in Sapporo
The daughter allegedly beheaded a man she stabbed and brought his head home in a suitcase. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Scientists finally explain why chronic constipation treatments often fail
A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Two-thirds of Japan firms concerned about PM Takaichi’s fiscal discipline: Reuters poll
By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Two-thirds of Japanese firms are concerned about the government's fiscal discipline, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber shares climb as results beat expectations
Looking ahead, Yokohama Rubber set its fiscal year December 2026 business profit target at ¥188 billion, which exceeds the ¥150 billion mid-term plan target that was revised upward in August 2024. ( read original story ...)
Osaka gets $4.5m donation in gold to fix water system
The donation was made by someone who earlier had already given cash for the municipal waterworks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Liquid gold: Anonymous donor gives Osaka 21kg of gold to fix ageing water pipes
Osaka has received an unusual donation — 21 kilograms of gold — to pay for the maintenance of its ageing water system, the Japanese commercial hub ... ( read original story ...)
US Marines suspected of thefts in Tokyo and Hiroshima
Japanese authorities are investigating two U.S. Marines for possible thefts totaling $65,000 or more since last fall, according to Japanese police. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest 3 over suspected luxury vehicle theft using new method
Tokyo police have arrested three Brazilians on suspicion of stealing a Toyota luxury vehicle by possibly using a new method to evade its security system. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo used condo prices hit record high in January
The average price of used condominiums in central Tokyo surged 34.4 percent year-on-year in January to set an all-time high. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise as tech shares gain, yen weakens
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday as some heavyweight technology shares were bought back following their recent lackluster performance, whil ... ( read original story ...)
Formula E CEO eyes big opportunity for circuit with first night race in Tokyo
Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront. ( read original story ...)
Marines suspected of thefts in Tokyo, Hiroshima
Japanese authorities are investigating two U.S. Marines for possible thefts totaling $65,000 or more since last fall, according to Japanese police. ( read original story ...)
Chepkirui returns to Nagoya to defend title and chase more glory
Chepkirui announced herself in Nagoya last year with a commanding 2:20:40, outkicking Japan’s Sayaka Sato (2:20:59), while Bahrain’s Eunice Chumba (2:21:35) completed the podium. ( read original story ...)
NZ’s Katherine Camp To Compete In World’s Largest Women’s Marathon — Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026
The world’s largest women’s marathon will once again present all finishers with a crystal tumbler from the French luxury brand Baccarat. ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out in shopping area near Osaka Station, 1 hurt
A fire broke out in a shopping area near Osaka Station in western Japan on Wednesday, leaving a worker at a Japanese skewered chicken ... ( read original story ...)