TOKYO (AP) — For years, Yeom Chan-soon was haunted by the cracking sound of a leather belt eating into the flesh of a fellow Korean mine worker being punished for trying to escape from ... ( read original story ...)
Best Quiet Day Trips from Nagoya
Known for its castle, cars, and mouth-watering miso katsu, Nagoya is a bustling epicenter of commerce and Japan’s industrial money-maker. However, even locals need a break from all the hustle and ... ( read original story ...)
New face shield for concert singers nothing to sneeze at
The Asahi Shimbun aims “to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” through its Gender Equality Declaration. Inclusive Tokyo. Lets ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s battery start-ups take the world beyond lithium ion
But start-ups in Japan are battling to create high-performance power packs that could become the next global standard. In the port city of Yokohama, a company's phone never stops ringing. “Can we test ... ( read original story ...)
Rizin FF 22 results: Roberto de Souza bounces back with one-round demolition in Yokohama
MMA Junkie recaps the best of the action from Pia Arena in Yokohama as Japanese promotion Rizin FF returned from its COVID-19 hiatus. ( read original story ...)
Rizin FF 22 live results
The main event features a 157-pound battle between Brazilian fan-favorite Roberto de Souza who is looking to bounce back to winning ways following his elimination from the promotion’s lightweight ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to avoid visit to war-linked shrine on 75th war anniversary: Jiji
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will refrain from visiting the Yasukuni shrine for war dead on the 75th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War Two, Jiji news agency said on Sunday, but will make an ... ( read original story ...)
Nobumasa Fukuda brings Dragons from behind in win over Giants
In a pitchers' duel with scoring opportunities at a premium, Nobumasa Fukuda's three-run home run made all the difference as the Chunichi Dragons came from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unsuccessful in lifting auto tariffs early in UK trade deal: media
Brexit trade agreement in 2026 despite Japan's push to lift the tariffs earlier, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Did the U.S. Need to Drop a Second Atomic Bomb on Japan?
Sunday marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki, which came days before the end of World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Man leaves hotel for coronavirus patients in Osaka without permission
A man staying at a hotel in this western Japan city for novel coronavirus patients with mild or no symptoms went home by taxi without permiss ... ( read original story ...)
New 55,000-pound Gundam robot in Japan can move its limbs like a boss
A full-scale moveable version of the giant anime robot watches over the Gundam Factory in Yokohama, Japan. Fans of the anime robot Gundam can now visit the life-sized giant at the Gundam Factory in ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Japan records highest single-day number of cases
Japan has hit a new daily record of coronavirus cases. The country reported 1,601 cases of COVID-19 Friday, the highest number since the pandemic began, the country's Ministry of Health said. It's ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Naoki Maeda scores 4 goals as Grampus hammer Reds
Naoki Maeda bagged four goals, including a hat-trick within the first 38 minutes, to lead Nagoya Grampus to a 6-2 demolition of Uraw ... ( read original story ...)
Two employees of Tokyo Olympic organizers positive for COVID
Two employees of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday. Many of the organizing committee's employees have been working remotely though some ... ( read original story ...)
NGY vs URW Dream11 Team Prediction J-League 2019-20- Captain, Vice-captain And Fantasy Tips For Today’s Nagoya Grampus vs Urawa Red Diamonds Football Match Predicted XIs at 2 …
NGY vs URW J-League 2019-20- Captain, Vice-captain And Fantasy Tips For Today’s Nagoya Grampus vs Urawa Red Diamonds Football Match Predicted XIs at 2:30 PM IST August 8: Also Read - The J1 League or ... ( read original story ...)