Disha Patani's Tokyo photo dump takes fans breath away! Turning to her Instagram handle on Monday, the Yodha starlet dropped a thread of pictures featuring memorable moments with her friend in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Thieves target brand bags at luxury store in Nagoya days before grand opening
With hoods pulled over their eyes, they then began stuffing items into the large bag they had brought with them. The two collected one item after another from shelves, and within about 10 minutes the ... ( read original story ...)
Cong Phuong likely to return home after departing Yokohama FC
VOV.VN - Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong has confirmed that he has ended his contract with Japanese side Yokohama FC after two years of playing for the J2 League club. ( read original story ...)
Japan To Criminalize Recreational Cannabis And Legalize For Medical Use
Japan is set to criminalize the recreational use of cannabis while legalizing medical use. The decision, announced last week, will take effect on December 12. Although the possession and cultivation of marijuana are already illegal in Japan, the new law will also ban its use and impose a prison sentence of up to seven years ...
Giant tortoise goes for daily walk in Tokyo street, often seen in cute outfits
In the streets of Tokyo's Tsukishima district, a four-legged reptile stomped its way slowly yet dynamically through the neighbourhood for its daily afternoon walk. The sight might be bewildering to ... ( read original story ...)
Debunking popular myths about Tokyo
This guide aims to debunk common myths about Tokyo's city life, offering travelers a clearer lens through which to experience this vibrant city. The myth that Tokyo is prohibitively expensive doesn't ... ( read original story ...)
At This Japan Hotel, a Night’s Stay Doubles as a Sleep Study
Hi, it’s Eru in Tokyo, where I recently discovered I might have sleep apnea after staying at a special capsule hotel. But before we get to ( read original story ...)
Toni Storm challenges Mayu Iwatani to IWGP Women’s title match at Stardom event
Toni Storm has a shot to win the IWGP Women’s Championship next month. Storm has challenged Mayu Iwatani for a title match at Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight on October 5 at the Aichi ... ( read original story ...)
The premium travel blueprint journey through Nagoya and beyond
In this month's "Japan agenda: The premium travel blueprint" series, we're taking you to and through the Tokai region, namely Nagoya, Mie, Shizuoka and Gifu. ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi tops Kyodo poll of LDP supporters as most fit to be Japan PM
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is viewed by 27.7 percent of Liberal Democratic Party supporters as most suitable to ( read original story ...)
This is the best neighbourhood to base yourself if you’re a first-timer in Tokyo
Today it’s locally shortened to “Sancha”, and the neighbourhood still offers the sense of being right on the cusp of the metropolis, yet relatively tranquil. A five-day stay in Sancha, helped along ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Elderly Population Hits Record High, Government Data Reveals
The number of people in Japan aged 65 or older hit a record high of 36.25 million this year, government data shows, as the country contends with one of the world's fastest-ageing societies. ( read original story ...)
More international students work in Japan, but face barriers
TOKYO -- Rie Sano, a career consultant at the University of Tokyo, said none of the roughly 50 Japanese companies she approached to take part in English-language career sessions agreed to join the ... ( read original story ...)
29% of indigenous Ainu people experienced discrimination: Hokkaido survey
Twenty-nine percent of Japan's indigenous Ainu people have experienced discrimination, a survey last year by the Hokkaido Prefectural Gover ... ( read original story ...)
Endangered baby rhino born at Tokyo zoo
A Tokyo zoo says it has managed to breed an endangered rhinoceros, marking the facility's first such success in 50 years. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s elderly population rises to record 36.25 million
Japan’s elderly population has hit a record high of 36.25 million people, with those aged 65 or older now accounting for almost one-third of Japanese, according to government data. Japan’s Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)