What do you do with an abandoned army base? Turn it into a gigantic theme park, of course. At least, that’s what Yokohama is planning to do with the remains of the American army’s Kamiseya ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka slams critics urging her to ‘maintain innocent image’: ‘it’s creeping me out’
Naomi Osaka is speaking out after receiving messages from fans chastising her for wearing what she pleases. The 22-year-old tennis star went on the defense after posting several photos of herself ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to ask citizens to avoid drinking in groups of 5 or more
The Osaka prefectural government on Tuesday decided to request its citizens to refrain from drinking in groups of five or more people as the area has been seeing a significant uptick in novel ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian wheelchair basketball players ruled eligible to compete at Tokyo Games
Canada's wheelchair basketball teams are relieved no more players will be lost to a realigning of eligibility standards. ( read original story ...)
2 men seek bail in court case accusing them of helping Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
A U.S. magistrate judge improperly denied release to a father and son wanted by Japan on charges that they helped sneak former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of that country, their ... ( read original story ...)
Beer Market Size, Future Forecasts, Growth Rate, And Industry Analysis To 2029 | Anheuser-Busch InBev, Boston Beer Co., Sapporo Breweries
A new report titled, "Global Beer Market Professional Report 2020-2029" has been added by Straits Research in its repository of research reports. The report begins with the market summary, product ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Nakata rocks, Uwasawa rolls as Fighters crush Buffaloes
Sho Nakata homered twice and drove in five runs, while right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa allowed a run over seven innings for his first ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan considers resuming international travel amid COVID-19, one US state is under consideration
Japan is considering allowing travelers from certain areas to travel there again during the coronavirus pandemic, including one U.S. state: Hawaii. ( read original story ...)
South Korean statue appearing to show Japan’s PM bowing to ‘comfort woman’ angers Tokyo
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea/TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government reacted angrily on Tuesday to a statue in South Korea that appears to depict Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, kneeling and bowing ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Sees Sharp Sales, Profit Drop as Business Struggles
Nissan Motor Co. is forecasting a wider-than-projected operating loss for the current fiscal year, as the impact from the coronavirus pandemic forces the automaker to accelerate cost-cutting measures. ( read original story ...)
Navy P-8 Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Japan Following Compressor Stall
Meet the Team of Stolen Valor Sleuths at the National Archives "There were no injuries and the landing was safe," Boyle said in a statement. The incident is under inves ... ( read original story ...)
Japan await World Rugby move before confirming eight nations go-ahead
Japan will wait until World Rugby on Wednesday confirms the revised autumn international campaign in Europe before announcing whether it will take part in an eight-country tournament involving the Six ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka logs record 155 new COVID-19 cases as Aichi tops 100 for first time
Osaka and Aichi prefectures recorded all-time highs in new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, reporting 155 and 110, respectively. Tokyo confirmed 266 COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
After Early Hype, Japan’s Homegrown COVID-19 Drug Hope Avigan Faces Rocky Future
Fujifilm Holdings Corp's Avigan, once hyped as a potential COVID-19 treatment by Japan's prime minister, is facing uncertain prospects in the country, dampened by disappointing clinical studies and ... ( read original story ...)
YOG vs YDB Dream11 Team Players Prediction Japanese Professional Baseball: Captain, And Fantasy Baseball Tips For Today’s Yakult Swallows vs Yokohama Baystars Match Tokyo …
Yakult Swallows vs Yokohama Baystars Dream11 Team Tips and Prediction - Check My Dream11 Team, Best players list of today's Baseball match, Dr ... ( read original story ...)
New statues stoke sensitivity between South Korea, Japan
A pair of new statues in South Korea of a man kneeling in front of a girl symbolizing victims of sexual slavery by Japan’s wartime military is the latest subject ... ( read original story ...)