An excavation in the western Japanese city of Osaka has unearthed more than 1,500 human bones at what is thought to be a burial site dating back some 160 years, city officials have said. Researchers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan researchers say ozone effective in neutralising coronavirus
Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ to stand pat even as Japan set to slump into deflationL ex-central banker
Japan will slide into mild deflation for the next three years as the coronavirus crisis crushes demand and leads to more job losses, but the Bank of Japan is unlikely to ramp up stimulus to support ... ( read original story ...)
The Dish: In North Park, former Soda & Swine spot transformed into Fortunate Son
Plus news on Puesto, Whisknladle, Loma Club, Pandemic Pizza, Westfield UTC and the closures of Sapporo in O.B. and O'Sullivan's in Carlsbad ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo debuts unusual public restrooms: ‘Nicer than the one in my apartment’
Japan is known for being ahead of the curve when it comes to tech, so it’s unsurprising that Tokyo’s new see-through public restrooms are drawing crowds in the city. The Tokyo Toilet Project, an ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka crushes Yastremska at Western and Southern Open
Naomi Osaka put on a solid serving performance to beat Dayana Yastremska 6-3 6-1 at the Southern and Western Open on Tuesday and advance to the quarter-finals, where she will face Anett Kontaveit. ( read original story ...)
Japan sets its sights on ‘Six Eyes’ intelligence status
Japan can get closer (to the alliance) even to the extent of it being called the ‘Six Eyes’.” The Five Eyes grouping takes its name from the number of countries that comprise it — the UK, the US, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Super Nintendo World is really taking shape, new footage shows
The future of theme parks may soon look like a video game from the early ‘90s, according to images and details that have started to emerge from Universal Studios Japan’s new Super Mario-themed park. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reflects on challenges of being black and Japanese
Naomi Osaka has spoken about her experiences of being black and Japanese, as well as her memories of her mentor Kobe Bryant, in an interview with WSJ Magazine ... ( read original story ...)
Amputee fashion show in Japan features Paralympic athletes
Paralympic athletes took to the catwalk in Tokyo on Tuesday for the “Amputee Venus Show” which was originally scheduled to be held in conjunction with the opening of the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka on Fighting for No. 1 at the U.S. Open and Why She’s Speaking Out
As the highest-paid female athlete in the world, Osaka is standing up for Black lives while taking inspiration from her late mentor, Kobe Bryant. ( read original story ...)
The One Video Game Naomi Osaka Can’t Stop Playing
The tennis phenom also reveals the one person who can calm her down in any situation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor Koike says coronavirus situation improving, 2021 Games on track
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Tuesday that the novel coronavirus situation in Japan's capital is improving and she's still intent on the city hosting the Olympics next year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Libby Clegg ends season early because of restrictions
Double Paralympic sprint champion Libby Clegg ends her season early because of the difficulties running with social distancing restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Likely to Stay on as Premier, Close Ally Says
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to fulfill his tenure as head of the ruling party, and therefore premier, until his term ends in September next year, one of his closest aides told Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi lifts state of emergency as COVID-19 count stays below 100
Aichi prefectural officials lifted their state of emergency to combat COVID-19 on Aug. 24, but warned residents that the prefecture is not out of the woods yet. The Aichi prefectural government ... ( read original story ...)