Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Japan accompanied by a number of top legislators, political allies and business people, his office said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Mental Strength Lauded Despite Challenges as She Eyes a Comeback
French Open marked a pivotal moment in tennis history, as Naomi Osaka’s shocking withdrawal due to mental health struggles put the spotlight on the often-overlooked pressures faced by elite athletes. ( read original story ...)
Norwegian Tweaks Japan Itinerary, Nixes Overnight Osaka Call
Multiple ports are adjusted on one Norwegian Spirit sailing, with the loss of an overnight call in a top Japanese destination. ( read original story ...)
Redevelopment project to make Osaka gateway to western Japan
An urban redevelopment project near Osaka's main transportation hub has reached its final stage, with expectations high that it will ( read original story ...)
Kanye West’s solo Tokyo trip sparks marriage trouble rumors
In the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, Kanye West has been turning heads – not for his music, but for who’s missing from his side. The enigmatic rapper, now going by Ye, has been spotted sans wife Bianca ... ( read original story ...)
Urban Sophistication Map Global Expansion With Tokyo Store Opening
From viral phone cases to ready-to-wear, the cofounders of Urban Sophistication show what it’s like to build a Gen-Z brand in the age of digitalized content. ( read original story ...)
Japan to search for unexploded bombs at airports after Miyazaki airport blast
The explosion of a World War II-era bomb at a Japanese airport this week has prompted the government to do a wider search for other possible unexploded bombs at airports that were targeted during the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo enacts ordinance to deter harassment by customers
Tokyo's metropolitan assembly has passed an ordinance to deter harassment of service workers by customers. This is the first such rule enacted by a local government in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Explosion in Tokyo park prompts police probe in Japan
An explosion was heard on Friday at Shimizuzaka Park in Kita Ward, northern Tokyo, Japan. Police are investigating after receiving reports of the incident around 5:15 p.m. local time (0815GMT) that an ... ( read original story ...)
Time and funding are running out for Little Tokyo senior meal program
For decades, Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services has delivered meals to seniors. But volunteers are aging out and funding isn't enough to serve all in need. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo approves ordinance to prevent abuse by customers in Japan’s 1st
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Friday approved a draft ordinance to prevent customers from abusing workers in a first for Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leader expresses regret for governing party slush fund scandal, vows stronger defense
New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has opened his first policy speech in office by expressing deep regrets over the governing party’s slush funds scandal that dogged his predecessor ... ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff Assists Naomi Osaka Off The Court After Back Injury Forces Forfeit
Tennis phenom Coco Gauff helped her opponent, Naomi Osaka, off the tennis court after a back injury forced Osaka to forfeit the match. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower targets high-end foreign tourists with new luxury tour
The operator of Tokyo Tower said Thursday it will launch luxury small group tours this weekend offering priority access to the observ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba instructs cabinet to compile fresh stimulus package
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba formally instructed his cabinet on Friday to compile a fresh economic package to cushion the blow to households from rising living costs, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said. ( read original story ...)
Japan brewery Sapporo launches $1,800 leather jacket as luxury collaborations take off
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. launched a 264,000-yen (roughly $1,800) leather motorcycle jacket on Oct. 1 as luxury goods made in collaboration betw ... ( read original story ...)