The suspects, both part-time male workers from Sapporo, are accused of assaulting a college student resulting in his death, though they have yet to make any statements. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama woman arrested over daughter’s drowning and attempted murder of son
A 43-year-old woman in Yokohama was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murdering her daughter and attempting to murder her son. Ai Kamishige, who lives in Yokohama’s Kohoku Ward, allegedly strangled ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo store manager in Tokyo accused of secretly filming inside women’s fitting rooms
The manager of a Uniqlo clothing store in the Japanese capital has been arrested on suspicion of secretly filming female customers in fitting・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Johnnie To Addresses Hong Kong Censorship Challenges in Tokyo Festival Conversation With Yu Irie
Johnnie To discussed the challenges of filmmaking under increased regulation in Hong Kong at the Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games. ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Vice’ Producer Alex Boden Details Challenges, Opportunities in Japan Production Landscape
Tokyo Vice' producer Alex Boden reveals how Japan's new tax incentives and production infrastructure are drawing Hollywood to Japanese locations. ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty turns 50 with new exhibition in Tokyo
Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new exhibition marking the milestone opens in Tokyo's National Museum called 'As I change, so does ... ( read original story ...)
2024 TOTO Japan Classic TV Schedule: Wednesday Start Time, How to Watch Live Stream, Tee Times & Pairings
The 2024 TOTO Japan Classic will take place in Otsu, JPN at Seta Golf Club, with the course playing at 6,616 yards as a par-72 and a $2M purse on the line. The competitors will aim to repeat Mone Inami's success after he claimed the top spot at this event the last time it was ...
Shohei Ohtani stokes national pride in Japan with World Series debut
A win for the baseball superstar’s Los Angeles Dodgers “will be seen as a victory for Japanese baseball and the Japanese nation,” one expert said. ( read original story ...)
DBS: Japan’s mid-term growth outlook looks good, political turmoil is not a sell signal
DBS Group’s Taimur Baig says that political uncertainty poses yen risks but strong growth makes Japan Inc. a solid market bet. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mount Fuji breaks record for no snow in October
Mount Fuji, a 12,000-foot peak located on the Japanese island of Honshu, is still lacking any measurable snow, extending a record for no snow in October, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan September factory output rises more than expected
Japan's factory output in September rose 1.4% from the previous month, versus a median market forecast for a 1% rise, government data showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
‘Black Ox,’ 70mm Epic Premiering in Tokyo, Picked up by Asian Shadows (EXCLUSIVE)
Black Ox,” a powerful rural drama from Japan’s Tsuta Tetsuichiro, has been picked up for world sales by Asian Shadows. ( read original story ...)
Calls for no Halloween crowds in Shinjuku, Shibuya may lead to surges in other Tokyo areas
The Shinjuku Ward government in Japan's capital has asked people not to come to the area for Halloween celebrations, following a similar anno ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chaotic Politics May Shake East Asia’s Stability
William Sposato is a Tokyo-based journalist who has been a contributor to Foreign Policy since 2015. He has been following Japan’s politics and economics for more than 20 years, working at Reuters and ... ( read original story ...)
Second Japanese high court rules lack of same-sex marriage protections unconstitutional
The Tokyo High Court on Wednesday ruled that the government's not recognizing same-sex marriage was against the country's constitution, marking the second court to do so. ( read original story ...)