Japan has had few reported “#MeToo” cases about sexual harassment ... Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference: “We are working to create a society where this kind of thing doesn’t happen.” The suspected cronyism scandals ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Fashion News: Changing Dynamics of Ginza Fashion
Tokyo is blessed with countless fashion districts that cater to different age groups and economic pockets. Equally, you have exquisite shopping malls and walking areas that bless districts including Aoyama, Ginza, Omotesando, and Yurakucho. However, what ... ( read original story ...)
King Of Tokyo review – giant monsters on your tabletop
Much closer to the original feeling of Rampage, paper-thin premise and all, is the smash hit board game, King Of Tokyo. And when we say ‘smash’ and ‘hit’ we’re not just talking about the game shifting something like a million copies, we’re also ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : The Football Club USA Announces Yokohama Tire as its Official Soccer Jersey Partner
The Football Club USA (FCUSA) is delighted to unveil Yokohama Tire as their first official jersey partner. "We are excited to welcome Yokohama to the rapidly growing FCUSA family," FCUSA Executive Director Craig McGinn said. "This partnership represents ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo diplomat hopeful for cooperation on North Korea crisis
SEOUL, April 11 (UPI) --Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono expressed hope that Seoul and Tokyo would closely cooperate to bring about the denuclearization of North Korea and establish peace in the region. His remarks came Wednesday in a meeting with his ... ( read original story ...)
Linje relishes debut in Yokohama FC as his side registers victory
Former Be Forward Wanderers striker, Jabulani Linje is relishing his moments with Yokohama Sports and Culture Club FC after making his debut for the Japanese League-3 out-fit on Saturday. Linje’s club beat Fukushima 3-0 and he was introduced in the ... ( read original story ...)
Horton likely to ditch 1,500m freestyle before Tokyo
Horton had said prior to the Games that he would be experimenting this year with the mix of his races, especially with the 800m freestyle being introduced for the men on the Tokyo Olympics program. It would be no surprise if Horton were to abandon the 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo diplomat expresses hope for cooperation with Seoul on North Korea crisis
SEOUL, April 11 (UPI) --Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono expressed hope that Seoul and Tokyo would closely cooperate to bring about the denuclearization of North Korea and establish peace in the region. His remarks came Wednesday in a meeting with his ... ( read original story ...)
Overnight landslide leaves 6 missing in southern Japan
The agency said it left six missing and damaged four homes. (Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP) Aerial photographs from Japanese news media showed a denuded swath on a thickly forested mountainside. At the bottom, a huge mound of earth and tree trunks buried ... ( read original story ...)
Yes, there’s fire, lobster, steak and a lot of sushi at University Place’s newest restaurant
What’s yum yum sauce? Why did that chef throw food at me? Here are some answers and a first-bite look at the 198-seat Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi in University Place, which opened March 27. It’s the area’s newest teppanyaki restaurant. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower ahead of Xi speech
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday as investors waited for a ... But the gains were tempered by late-breaking news on an investigation into President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Shortly before the closing bell, it emerged that the Federal Bureau ... ( read original story ...)
Council to vote Monday on Calgary’s 2026 Olympic bid
Other cities considering bids include Graz, Austria; Stockholm, Sweden; Sapporo, Japan; Erzurum, Turkey; Sion, Switzerland and a joint effort from Cortina d’Ampezzo, Milan and Turin, Italy. Sapporo (1972), Cortina d’Ampezzo (1956) and Turin (2006 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay taking shape
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay will visit all 47 prefectures ... The Associated Press contributed to this report. OlympicTalk is on Apple News. Favorite us! ( read original story ...)
112-year-old Japanese man takes title as world’s oldest male
A 112-year-old Japanese man born months before Albert Einstein published his theory of special relativity was recognized on Tuesday as the world’s oldest man. Masazo Nonaka, born on July 25, 1905, took the title after Francisco Nunez Olivera of Spain ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest 73-year-old man for allegedly keeping disabled son locked in cage for 20 years
Japanese media said the son was caged for more than 20 years, but police would not confirm that number. He told city officials that he was afraid his son was a nuisance to neighbours who had repeatedly complained, Kyodo News service reported. Yamasaki ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Japan PM aide denies favor for Abe’s friend as scandal clouds gather
His domestic troubles are mounting ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump next week and an expected onslaught from Trump over Japan’s trade policies. In the latest bad news for Abe, the Asahi newspaper reported on Tuesday that a former Abe ... ( read original story ...)