AICHI (TR) – On the 19th anniversary of the murder of a housewife in Nagoya, the family of the victim sought the help of the public in locating the killer, reports Nippon News Network (Nov. 14). On No... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts in Q3 as natural disasters, trade woes bite
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy contracted more than expected in the third quarter, hit by natural disasters and a decline in exports, a worrying sign that trade protectionism is starting to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese woman arrested in connection to stabbing death of US airman
Vollweiler was from the Poconos in Pennsylvania and was stationed at Yokota Air Base in western Japan where he worked as a K-9 instructor, according to WNEP. The Associated Press contributed to this r... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Pence praises U.S.-Japan alliance as ‘model’ for Asian nations
The “U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific,” Pence said during a joint news conference with Abe at the ... Washington has also forced Tokyo to start talks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rallies to beat MLB All-Stars 5-3 to lead series 3-1
HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Ryosuke Kikuchi drove in the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt as Japan rallied with four runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat the MLB All-Stars 5-3 and take a 3-1 lead in thei... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | IAEA urges quick plan on Fukushima radioactive water cleanup
TOKYO— Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency urged the operator of Japan‘s tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on Tuesday to urgently decide on a plan to dispose of massive amounts o... ( read original story ...)
How to find wellness in Tokyo and Nikko
When you think of a trip to Tokyo, you probably picture tall buildings plastered with flashing ads, colourful outfits in Harajuku, and weird and wonderful themed cafes. Busy and bustling. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Probe Debt Market’s Big Secret
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese regulators are starting to look into underwriting practices in the nation’s corporate bond market, where banks routinely say deals are successful even in cases when they are un... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy faces rising risks from U.S.-China trade war – Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy, which likely shrank in the third quarter, is set to grow more slowly in the coming year than previously thought, according to a Reuters poll of economists who ... ( read original story ...)
Welcome to Sapporo, crab capital of Japan (and maybe even the world)
There are several seasonal varieties, all of which are available in the countless restaurants and market stands across Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo. First up is kegani (hairy crab), known for its delic... ( read original story ...)
‘Ghost boats’ believed from N. Korea wash up on Japan shores
TOKYO—Scores of dilapidated wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have washed ashore in northern Japan in a seasonal influx. The coast guard said Monday that 95 rickety boats, sometimes carryin... ( read original story ...)
‘Ghost boats’ believed from North Korea wash up on Japan shores
TOKYO - Scores of dilapidated wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have washed ashore in northern Japan in a seasonal influx. The coast guard said Monday that 95 rickety boats, sometimes carry... ( read original story ...)
More North Korean ‘ghost boats’ in Japan
Scores of dilapidated wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have washed ashore in northern Japan in a seasonal influx. The coast guard says 95 rickety boats, sometimes carrying skeletonised bod... ( read original story ...)
Woman seriously injured in suspected random stabbing on Yokohama street
YOKOHAMA – A 34-year-old woman suffered serious injuries early Sunday after she was stabbed in a shopping street in Yokohama in what may have been a random attack, police said Monday. Ayu Hirose was s... ( read original story ...)
Aichi cops raid 3 illegal casinos in Nagoya, arrest 17
AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police last week arrested 17 persons in connection with the operation of three illegal casinos in Nagoya, reports the Kyodo News (Nov. 11). Between the night of November ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Heat could be biggest issue for athletes, spectators at Japan Olympics
Sweltering conditions could pose a threat to both athletes and spectators at the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, according to Australian team officials, who are already warning athletes to prepare for ex... ( read original story ...)