Legoland Japan is celebrating 1 million visitors since opening in April 2017, bringing some welcome good news for Japan’s newest theme park. Legoland Japan is located in Nagoya — in the chūbu region of Japan between Tokyo and Osaka — and is Lego’s ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Mazda, Denso to Co-develop EV Architecture
The two automakers and the parts supplier also will establish a new company, EV C.A. (Common Architecture) Spirit Co. Based in Nagoya, Japan ... vehicles around the world,” the companies say in a news release. “Through this joint technological ... ( read original story ...)
Honda bringing electric sports car concept to 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
It will be called the Honda Sports EV Concept. Teased on Friday ahead of a world debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, the Sports EV Concept looks to have a striking silhouette and minimalist theme not unlike the Urban EV Concept. Honda says the car will ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands thought ‘android girl’ act performed by human at Tokyo Game Show was real robot
Alia Chikhdene, a community manager with Quantic Dream, confirmed to The Independent: “This is a Cyberlife creation impersonated by a real human being.” The company’s "android" demonstration came after a similar stunt at a tech conference in Las ... ( read original story ...)
BlackBerry and Tokyo Electron Device sign software agreement
BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) and Tokyo Electron Device Ltd. (OTCPK:TOELF, OTCPK:TOELY) sign a new sales and distribution agreement providing Japanese device manufacturers with access to BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform 7.0. Tokyo Electron is Japan ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo drifting’ past kids
A mother was forced to throw her children out of the way of a speeding, out-of-control Ford Mustang driving on two flat tires, as it “Tokyo drifted” around a corner. The police pursuit of a suspected drunk driver believed to be linked to “additional ... ( read original story ...)
NPA: Majority of ‘JK’ businesses in Tokyo and Osaka
National Police Agency determined there are more than 100 “JK businesses” operating nationwide (TBS News) TOKYO (TR ... be a hotbed of child prostitution are located in Tokyo and Osaka, reports the Nikkei Shimbun (Sept. 28). According to the ... ( read original story ...)
Why You Should Book a Trip to Osaka Before Everybody Else
According to MasterCard, Osaka is the fastest-growing destination in the world — and has been since 2009. Over the past seven years, overnight stays from international visitors have grown 24 percent. MasterCard interprets that Osaka’s rapid tourism ... ( read original story ...)
Energised Challenge by Tokyo Governor Exposes Risk of PM Abe’s Snap Poll Decision
TOKYO (Reuters) - A fast-growing challenge by Tokyo's governor, often floated as Japan's first possible female premier, to Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc has highlighted the risk of his gamble on a snap poll as she tries to replicate a historic defeat of his ... ( read original story ...)
Tiger admits golf career may be over
Speaking at a news conference at the Presidents Cup on Wednesday ... and unprecedented situation at the ANA Open golf tournament in the northern city of Sapporo. Jersey City (United States) (AFP) - Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas, who impressed in their ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian Airlines to codeshare with Japan Airlines
JAL customers can book through ticketing on Hawaiian's Japan-Hawaii routes, including non-stop flights between Sapporo and Honolulu, and across its Hawaiian Islands network. Hawaiian Airlines passengers will in turn have access to JAL's full domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s election: A new challenger and what’s at stake
A snap election for Japan's parliament next month gained more drama after the populist governor of Tokyo formed a political party this week to challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party. Abe's move to hold elections a year earlier than required is ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka court rules tattoo artist’s work violated medical law, was not art or expression
OSAKA – An Osaka tattoo artist was found guilty Wednesday of violating the Medical Practitioners’ Law in a case that drew international attention to Japan’s tattoo culture. Osaka District Court Judge Takaaki Nagase ruled that tattoo artist Taiki ... ( read original story ...)
This Is the World’s Busiest Air Route
Second on the list is between Sapporo and Tokyo Haneda ... Receive exclusive travel deals, insider tips, inspiration, breaking news updates, and more. ( read original story ...)
Osaka hospital steps up under new autopsy law to ease forensic medicine shortage
OSAKA – A hospital in Osaka began performing autopsies to investigate causes of death at police request in April for cases in which foul play is not strongly suspected, in response to a chronic shortage of anatomists in Japan. Osaka Habikino Medical ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo’s Koike says she will stay as governor
Koike said at a news conference on Thursday that "I will stay in the city and put my energy to lead Tokyo's preparations ahead of the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics." Koike, who served in top posts in the ruling party and its government before becoming ... ( read original story ...)