Memoir by Japanese Emperor Hirohito to be auctioned in NY

NEW YORK – A memoir by Japanese Emperor Hirohito (hee-roh-HEE'-toh) that offers his recollections of World War II is predicted to fetch between $100,000 and $150,000 at an auction in New York. The 173-page document was dictated to several of his aides ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo 2020 to feed IOC food from disaster-hit regions

International Olympic officials will be fed produce from northern Japan hit by the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, as Tokyo 2020 organizers aim to dispel fears over food from the region. "Restoration of the disaster-hit area is an important pillar of ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama set to swoop on Ange Postecoglou

The former Socceroos coach had his sights set on Europe, but Yokohama’s swift approach after he quit the national team is likely to tempt Postecoglou to Asia instead. Postecoglou could be app­ointed within a week and,­ despite the J League season ... ( read original story ...)

Ange Postecoglou linked to J-League giants Yokohama F Marinos

The former Socceroos coach had his sights set on Europe, but Yokohama’s swift approach after he quit the national team is likely to tempt Postecoglou to Asia instead. Postecoglou could be app­ointed within a week and,­despite the J League season having ... ( read original story ...)

Newborn found abandoned at rest area toilet in Yokohama

KANAGAWA (TR) – Kanagawa Prefectural Police have launched an investigation after a newborn was found abandoned at a highway rest area in Yokohama last week, reports TBS News (Dec. 1). At around 3:00 a.m. Friday, emergency services were tipped off about ... ( read original story ...)

New permanent Pokémon cafe to open in Tokyo next year

Pokéfans take note: The gaming franchise with the cult following has announced plans to open a permanent restaurant and cafe in Tokyo next spring. It won't be the first Pokémon restaurant to open in the world. In the last few years, pop-up cafes have ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate in April 2019

What do Japanese people think? Most support the emperor's desire to abdicate - a survey by the Kyodo news agency after Akihito suggested he wanted to step down found more than 85% saying abdication should be legalised. Why is the abdication timing contentious? ( read original story ...)

Japan’s emperor to abdicate at end of April 2019

TOKYO - Japan's much admired Emperor Akihito plans to abdicate on April 30, 2019, at age 85 in the first such abdication from the Chrysanthemum Throne in about 200 years, the government said Friday. Akihito's elder son Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the ... ( read original story ...)

Hotel Gracery Namba to Open 2019 in Osaka, Japan

Fujita Kanko Inc. announced its plan to open Hotel Gracery Namba in Osaka, Japan. Construction is expected to begin in January 2018, with an opening scheduled for summer 2019. Hotel Gracery Namba will be the 11th hotel in Fujita Kanko's Hotel Gracery brand ... ( read original story ...)

Japan inspects drifting boat carrying 10 North Koreans

(Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP) Officials said they were linked to a reported campaign by the North to send fishermen farther out for more catches. It's unclear if people aboard those boats that drift near Japanese shores each year intend to defect or ... ( read original story ...)