Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday a snap election would be held on Oct. 27, sending voters to the polls one month after he won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s why Japan’s stocks are plunging after Shigeru Ishiba’s win
Shigeru Ishida had beaten Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi in the final round of the Liberal Democratic Party election on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Watch Tokyo Disneyland’s NEW Villains’ Halloween Into the Frenzy Parade
Halloween celebrations at Tokyo Disney Resort run from October 1 through November 7, and we were able to see the brand new The Villains’ Halloween Into the Frenzy Parade. The Villains’ Halloween Into the Frenzy Parade The Villains’ Halloween Into the Frenzy Parade is a 45-minute parade performed once daily during the season, ( read ...
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba to fill cabinet posts ahead of likely election
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will fill key party posts on Monday and announce a new Cabinet on Tuesday as he tries to unite an LDP party split by one of its closest ever leadership ... ( read original story ...)
Volynets vs. Osaka Live Stream & TV Channel, September 30
Preview the Katie Volynets vs. Naomi Osaka match with China Open TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police to set up specialist section for lone wolf terrorists
The section will form part of the Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau via a reorganization in April to strengthen information gathering. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba Taps Veterans for Cabinet as Early Election Looms
Japan’s next prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is set to name party veterans to senior posts in his cabinet as he broadly pursues continuity in economic, monetary and foreign policy, and prepares for an expected early general election. ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Director One Hitoshi Strikes Long-Term Deal With Netflix
Global streaming group, Netflix has inked a partnership with "Tokyo Swindlers" director Hitoshi One. As part of the deal, Netflix will exclusively produce and distribute new series and films by One ... ( read original story ...)
Netflix Ties ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Director Hitoshi One To Five-Year Deal
Netflix has signed Tokyo Swindlers director Hitoshi One to an exclusive five-year deal. The agreement means Netflix will produce and distribute all of One’s upcoming series and films for the period. ( read original story ...)
Popular giant panda pair return safely to China from Tokyo
A pair of giant pandas who have been in Japan for 13 years on loan returned safely to a giant panda reserve in southwestern China's S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls over 3%, Australia scales fresh all-time high as investors await China data
Japan's Nikkei 225 tumbled over 3% on Monday and the yen weakened against the dollar as traders reacted to the results of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party election last Friday. China will release ... ( read original story ...)
Most Asia shares hold ground, Japan rate fears dent Nikkei
Asia share markets were mostly firmer on Monday as China announced more stimulus measures, though the Nikkei dived on concerns Japan's new prime minister favoured normalising interest rates. ( read original story ...)
Japan ninja student gets top marks for writing essay in invisible ink
A Japanese student of ninja history who handed in a blank paper was given top marks - after her professor realised the essay was written in invisible ink. Eimi Haga followed the ninja technique of ... ( read original story ...)
37th Tokyo International Film Festival outline announced; to open Oct. 28
The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival will be held from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6 in the Japanese capital's Hibiya, Marunouchi, Ginza and Yuraku・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota recalls certain SUV models over potential safety issues
Toyota is recalling tens of thousands of its vehicles over a potential safety issue in some of its newer models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall, which pertains ... ( read original story ...)
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 food I must have in my kitchen
Growing up in Nara, Japan, one food that was a constant in my home was tofu. It's truly been a lifelong staple. When I was a baby, once I could eat solids, my mom commonly prepared two dishes for me — one was a mix of tofu, ( read original story ...)