Divorcee destroys ex’s $1m violin collection in Japan

The most valuable instrument among the 54 casualties is an Italian-made violin worth 50m yen, the Kyodo news agency said. According to Japanese media, the woman is a Chinese national and was arrested on Tuesday upon returning from China to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Nestle to open Japan factory for exotic Kit Kat demand

These are external links and will open in a new window Nestle is to open its first factory in Japan in more than 25 years because of demand for exotic flavours of Kit Kat. While traditionally the wafer snack has been made using milk chocolate, dozens of ... ( read original story ...)

Here’s How to Book a Roundtrip Flight to Japan for Under $400

This "hack," which allows you to score sub-$400 roundtrips to the Land of the Rising Sun, was first unearthed earlier this spring by the team at Scott's Cheap Flights, who discovered that flights from Los Angeles in and out of Nagoya, Japan were going for ... ( read original story ...)

RoboCup 2017: World Cup for robots kicks off this week

Two years later that dream was realised in the Japanese city of Nagoya, and has been held annually ever since in a variety of cities around the world. This year, it's coming back home to Nagoya, and it starts on 27 July 2017. Over the years, the programme ... ( read original story ...)

Consadole eye Chanathip for cup clash

Chanathip Songkrasin is likely to make his debut in a competitive match for J-League side Consadole Sapporo in the Levain Cup today. The midfielder joined the J-League club last month on an 18-month loan deal from Thai League champions SCG Muang Thong United. ( read original story ...)

Ramen bar taking spot in Thornton Park

based ramen restaurant will open at 8 N. Summerlin Ave., in the spot formerly occupied by Verde Cantina. The news was first reported by local food blogger Ricky Ly on his Tastychomps.com website and said it will be headed by franchisees Taff Liao and Eric ... ( read original story ...)

Mongolian grand champ Hakuho sets record 1,048 wins in sumo

TOKYO -- Mongolian grand champion Hakuho set the record for most career wins in sumo after toppling ozeki Takayasu in the Nagoya grand sumo tournament on Friday. Hakuho's milestone 1,048th win surpassed the total that former ozeki Kaio finished on in 2011. ( read original story ...)

It Tastes Like Shit, But This Is What We Drink

We were sitting with the lead singer for the Fabulous Apollos, the “Doo-Wop Band From Sapporo City.” Formed in 1992 ... upon us by our workplace or local restaurants blasting cable news from morning until night. And then we had our own election ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Beer Company Raises a Glass for Gay Marriage

Although Japan does not officially recognize same-sex marriage or partnerships, some cities, including Sapporo, Shibuya, and Setagaya, and some wards in Tokyo, have done so. In May, Taiwan, where over 70% of people supported gay marriage, became the ... ( read original story ...)

DIARY-Top Economic Events to Sept 29

Political and general news ... Area/St. Paul Chamber of Commerce event - 1720 GMT. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 ** SAPPORO, Japan - Bank of Japan board member Yukitoshi Funo speaks at a meeting with ... ( read original story ...)

Sports schedule for Wednesday, July 26

Cerezo Osaka vs Consadole Sapporo. Kincho Stadium. 7 p.m. FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Ajinomoto Stadium. 7:30 p.m. 07/23 BASEBALL: Pacific League standings (July 23) 07/22 BASEBALL: Pacific League standings (July 22) 07/21 BASEBALL: Pacific League ... ( read original story ...)

Kanagawa cops raid illegal pachinko parlor in Yokohama

Kanagawa police seized 62 pachi suro and game machines from parlor Rush in Yokohama on July 20 (Fuji News Network) Early on the morning of July 20, police raided parlor Rush, located in the Fukutomicho area of Naka Ward, and arrested manager Takao Sasaki ... ( read original story ...)