The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is trying to expand the number of hunters, and help them improve their skills, in response to threats posed by bears. ( read original story ...)
Pen-ek Ratanaruang to Lead Tokyo Co-Production Seminar as Market Adds China Pavilion and Expanded Tracks
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang headlines Tokyo market's 'Morte Cucina' co-production seminar, as the event adds a China Pavilion and expands industry sessions. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man detained, suspected of placing 1,095 fraudulent food delivery orders
The 38-year-old is alleged to have signed up and then canceled membership for the Demae-can service repeatedly, making false claims to avoid payments totaling about ¥3.7 million. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based venture ispace reveals new lunar lander development for 2028 launch
Tokyo-based venture firm ispace has revealed a new lunar lander that is under development for its expected launch in 2028. ( read original story ...)
Collapse of older Tokyo house sparks safety inspections
A nearly 60-year-old house in Tokyo's Suginami Ward collapsed after its retaining wall gave way, confirming years of concern from local residents about its safety. ( read original story ...)
Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry after cyber attack
Japan is just a few days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry as the producer of the nation’s most popular beer wrestles with a devastating cyber attack that has shut down its domestic breweries. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Man Allegedly Placed 1,095 Fraudulent Food Delivery Orders
Japanese police have arrested a 38-year-old man in Aichi Prefecture for allegedly receiving refunds from a food delivery service firm by falsely claiming that ordered food had not arrived. Takuya ... ( read original story ...)
Ordinance limiting smartphone use to 2 hours per day takes effect in central Japan city
NAGOYA -- An Aichi Prefecture city ordinance setting smartphone use guidelines including "no more than two hours per day" went into effect on Oct. 1. The city of Toyoake issued messages to elementary ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s Grand Ring timber to be reused for housing in Ishikawa
Suzu, an Ishikawa city heavily damaged in the disasters, will receive the dismantled timber from the world's largest wooden architectural structure free of charge. ( read original story ...)
Autumn leaves expected to arrive late in Osaka and Kyoto this year
According to the official 2025 forecast, autumn colours in the Kansai region will only begin to show in late November ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-foreigner sentiments are on the rise as Japan faces a population crisis
A Japanese nationalist party led by fiery anti-globalist Sohei Kamiya was among the biggest winners in this summer’s parliamentary election ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-foreigner sentiments and politicians are on the rise as Japan faces a population crisis
A Japanese nationalist party led by fiery anti-globalist Sohei Kamiya was among the biggest winners in this summer’s parliamentary election. ( read original story ...)
Bus services cut in Tokyo due to driver shortage
Bus services in Tokyo have been scaled back because there are not enough drivers to operate them. The cuts came into effect this month and are believed to be the first since at least 2002 due to a ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Might Sell Soccer Team as Part of Restructuring Plans
Nissan may sell its majority stake in Yokohama F. Marinos as part of sweeping cost‑cutting and restructuring measures amid mounting losses. ( read original story ...)
Supervisor of Japan high school soccer powerhouse suspended for failing to halt violence
A teacher has been suspended indefinitely from supervising a high school soccer powerhouse for failing to protect team members when their ap ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka – Page 2
Naomi Osaka faces Serena Williams today in a high-flying duel for the 2021 Australian Open semifinals. Check out how to watch the matchin the US, the ... ( read original story ...)