The Japanese screen icon will be feted at THR Japan's annual Tokyo film bash at the Peninsula Hotel on Oct. 30. ( read original story ...)
Tree frog tadpoles have a unique way of not contaminating their water supply: Not pooping
The Eiffinger's tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket Faces Asian Games 2026 Exclusion Ahead Of Los Angeles Olympics
Ahead of the sport's long-awaited Olympic return, doubts are growing over whether cricket will be part of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Official mascot of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 unveiled
The organisers of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games unveiled the official mascot for the event last week, which will take place in Japan from ... ( read original story ...)
Ubisoft Suddenly Cancels Tokyo Game Show 2024 Plans
Ahead of this week's Tokyo Game Show 2024 event, Ubisoft has suddenly and surprisingly cancelled its appearance at the show. ( read original story ...)
51-year-old woman arrested for punching 2 sisters at Sapporo shopping mall
Police in Sapporo said Monday they have arrested a 51-year-old woman on suspicion of assault after she punched two sisters aged 23 and 12, while they were shopping with their mother. The incident ... ( read original story ...)
FULL SPEED BMX RIDING IN TOKYO, JAPAN
30 years ago, a beloved Stephen King adaptation flopped at the box office 'It's not taxed at all': Warren Buffett shared the 'best investment' you can make when battling inflation — here are a few ways to put it into action ( read original story ...)
Tokyo demands that Beijing protect its expats after child’s murder
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa called on her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to guarantee the safety of Japanese residents in China and combat hate speech on social media, following last week’s murder of a Japanese child in Shenzhen. ( read original story ...)
Who’s vying to be Japan’s next prime minister?
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday unveiled the nine candidates who will run in a Sept. 27 leadership election to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s treatment Kisunla wins approval in Japan
Japan, with its rapidly aging population, is expected to have more than 5 million patients with dementia by 2030. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, accounting for more than 67% of cases ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket may be excluded from 2026 Asian Games: Here’s why
OCA deputy director general supports cricket's inclusion. Vinod Kumar Tiwari, the deputy director general of the OCA, has expressed support for cricket's inclusion in the 2026 Asi ... ( read original story ...)
NISMO at 40: Nissan displays iconic vehicles at Yokohama HQ
Nissan is celebrating the 40th anniversary of NISMO this year – the brand’s in-house tuning, motorsports, and performance division. And as part of its milestone, the brand has something in store to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens after a schoolboy was fatally stabbed
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has asked her Chinese counterpart to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there after a 10-year-old schoolboy was fatally stabbed ( read original story ...)
Jade Carey’s Bold Decision to Step Away from Elite Gymnastics Earns Gymnastics Community’s Support: “Non Stop Since Tokyo”
Jade Carey made a major announcement that has sparked a frenzy in the gymnastics community. The post Jade Carey's Bold Decision to Step Away from Elite Gymnastics Earns Gymnastics Community's Support: "Non Stop Since Tokyo" appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
Some Japan PM hopefuls want to make hiring and firing workers easier
At least two candidates vying to become Japan's next prime minister are planning to tackle one of the country's most sacred political cows: labour market reforms that would make it easier for businesses to hire and fire workers. ( read original story ...)
University-Clinic Program Boosts GP Recruitment in Yokohama
The "Deep End Kawasaki/Yokohama" program in Japan addresses the critical challenge of recruiting and retaining general practitioners in ... ( read original story ...)