A new Japanese hotel offers travelers a first-of-its-kind experience -- to live like a Japanese medieval lord in a real castle keep. The opening is part of a bigger mission -- to revive a dwindling ... ( read original story ...)
Ozu Castle breathes new life into fading rural Japan town
A new Japanese hotel offers travelers a first-of-its-kind experience -- to live like a medieval lord in a real castle keep. The opening is part of a bigger mission -- to revive a dwindling rural town. ( read original story ...)
As more foreigners move to Tokyo, why are many Japanese wanting to leave?
Tokyo has attracted 551,000 foreign residents, while the coronavirus pandemic and rise of teleworking mean more Japanese are keen to move to rural areas. ( read original story ...)
Japan markets set to jump as U.S. markets rally; investors await Australian jobs data
Japan markets were set to jump at the open, following a surge in markets overnight in the U.S. as tech stocks rallied. ( read original story ...)
This cat monk will make you want to visit Japan right meow
Hidden in the depths of northern Kyoto is a magical place that is sure to be a hit among cat lovers. In fact, visitors might even feel a little bit spiritual after making their way to the entrance, ... ( read original story ...)
Investors should note that Japan is dismantling some old defences
These dense webs of equity ownership have often been a source of frustration among investors — and not just because. The tendency for cross-holders to vote steadfastly with management means the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 7-J-League Cup Results
League Cup on Wednesday (start times are JST) Group Stage ----------------------------------------------------------------- Nagoya Grampus (2) 2 Kawasaki Frontale (2) 2 Shimizu S-Pulse (1) 2 ... ( read original story ...)
The 35th anniversary of JAL plane crash disaster in Japan
Candles are lit during a ceremony in remembrance of the Japan Airlines Flight 123 plane crash, on the 35th anniversary of the accident, at the Memorial Garden in Ueno Village, Japan, on wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
A hit TV drama poses questions for corporate Japan
For about a week now, pharmacies around Japan have placed little handwritten signs on barren shelves, noting the sudden absence of povidone-iodine gargling solutions and apologetically blaming ... ( read original story ...)
Liz Truss’s post-Brexit stilton deal with Japan will not ‘make Britain grate again’
There are differing visions of Britain. You hear it in the way we talk about the second world war: the nation split into those who think we were fighting Nazis and those who think we were fighting ... ( read original story ...)
Man forcibly left Osaka hotel for coronavirus patients despite calls to stay
A patient in his 50s staying at a hotel in this western Japan city under use for people with mild or no novel coronavirus symptoms ignored th ... ( read original story ...)
Kate O’Connor: Irish heptathlete won’t put pressure on herself to book Tokyo spot
Kate O'Connor says the delaying of the Olympics may increase her chances of qualification but "won't put too much pressure on myself". ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees uptick in coronavirus cases as US Forces Japan extends public health emergency
Japan’s capital city reported 222 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, breaking 200 again for the first time in three days, according to public broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama DeNA BayStars and KDDI launch virtual stadium project
With the technology they have developed, fans are able to have virtually walk around the concourses of Yokohama Stadium, or even onto the field. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor’s stay-in-Tokyo request affects prime minister’s holiday plans
Shinzo Abe was forced to abandon a grave visit in his constituency in Yamaguchi Prefecture and attend a local fireworks event on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Man forcibly left Osaka hotel for novel coronavirus patients despite calls to stay
A patient in his 50s staying at a hotel in this western Japan city under use for people with mild or no novel coronavirus symptoms ignored th ... ( read original story ...)