KOFU, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's revered Mount Fuji finally regained an iconic snowcap on Thursday, setting a record for the slowest snowfall in 130 years, the meteorological agency said. The mountain ... ( read original story ...)
Toddler has fun chasing a ball in Osaka play area
On June 1, 2024, in Osaka, Japan, @nanana_zvlog recorded a toddler trying to catch a ball on a pendulum ramp at Kids Plaza Osaka. The video captures the child's numerous attempts to grab the ball, ... ( read original story ...)
Take a peek behind the doors of acclaimed Tokyo houses
A creative duet between designer and client crystallises the domestic ideal at a specific moment in time. Art Week Tokyo, with help from Kazuyo Sejima of the Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA, is launching a new programme of architecture tours that ... ( read original story ...)
Kyogo earns Japan recall
Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi has earned a Japan recall after more than a year in the international wilderness. Kyogo has been prolific since joining Celtic in 2021 but he has been used sparingly by ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan Just Launched Lingosat, the World’s First Wooden Satellite
The tiny Japanese CubeSat was launched from Florida with the aim of bringing the space industry into a more sustainable future. ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific to offer direct flights to Sapporo beginning January 16
MANILA, Philippines – Budget carrier Cebu Pacific will offer direct flights to Japan’s winter wonderland, Sapporo, in the country’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido. The airline said in a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons for World Leaders From Japan’s Former Trump-Whisperer
Shinzo Abe, then the prime minister of Japan, succeeded in making friends with Mr. Trump through golf, entertainment and appealing to his vanity. ( read original story ...)
Maglev tunneling halted after water comes to surface at Tokyo home
Central Japan Railway Co. said Thursday it has temporarily halted construction work on a new high-speed maglev train line between To ... ( read original story ...)
Running festival in Yokohama fosters camaraderie among US, Japanese competitors
The Yokohama North Dock Running Festival, a showcase of athleticism and camaraderie, brought together nearly 3,000 ... ( read original story ...)
57-yr-old man dies after temporary restraint at police station in Osaka
A 57-yeara-old man who had been arrested on Nov. 5 on suspicion of assault died the same night after temporary restraint at a police station here, Osaka Prefectural Police announced the following day. ( read original story ...)
Expo 2025 Osaka signs agreement with Confartigianato
ROME, NOV 6 - The General Commissariat for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka and Confartigianato have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote artisan excellence at the Universal Exhibition. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba seeks meeting with Trump this month, following Abe example
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is trying to arrange a stopover in the United States later this month to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, four sources with knowledge of the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top FX diplomat says recent yen moves drastic, one-sided
Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Thursday that recent currency moves are somewhat drastic and one-sided, in a fresh warning against volatile market moves as the yen fell to near ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom trees are being cut down for safety reasons at airlift hub in western Tokyo
This dilapidated cherry blossom tree was cut down and removed from the east side of Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2024. Removing unhealthy trees helps prevent diseases and pests from spreading to ... ( read original story ...)
Heads Up: Cebu Pacific Will Soon Start Flights to Sapporo, Japan
It's confirmed, Spotters: Cebu Pacific is launching direct flights to Sapporo in 2025. Many eagle-eyed Spotters have seen a new destination on Cebu Pacific's booking website when booking from Manila. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo named best big city in the world by U.S. travel magazine
Tokyo officials were overjoyed after the Japanese capital was named the world’s best large city in a leading U.S. travel magazine. ( read original story ...)