A man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly pushing two people onto the train tracks at a station in Kawasaki neighboring Tokyo, po ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end flat in cautious trading before US inflation data
Tokyo stocks ended almost flat Wednesday as caution ahead of U.S. inflation data, due out later in the day, erased earlier gains led ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Visitors Exceed 3 Million for 2nd Straight Month, Tourism Agency Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan welcomed more than 3 million visitors for a second straight month in April, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for tourism. ( read original story ...)
Japan police want return of MFA officer who filmed boy in Tokyo bathhouse
MFA had said it was prepared to waive diplomatic immunity to facilitate investigations. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Osaka man fatally stabbed by wife after asking her, ‘Isn’t dinner ready yet?’
A 64-year-old woman was arrested on the spot here on May 14 for allegedly fatally stabbing her husband after being asked, "Isn't dinner ready・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Zheng Qinwen gets honest on how angry she felt after coach left her for Naomi Osaka
Zheng Qinwen admits she was really frustrated and angry after coach Wim Fissette abruptly left her to join Naomi Osaka's team as the 21-year-old Chinese recalled wanting to "kill my opponents" during ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on tech gains, companies with share buyback plans
Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday morning, boosted by the technology sector that tracked overnight gains on Wall Street and the buying of i ... ( read original story ...)
3 amazing traditional Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this May 18-19 weekend
Don't miss these spectacular events in Tokyo this May 18-19 weekend, especially Asakusa Sensoji Temple's Sanja Matsuri ... ( read original story ...)
Activist fund asks four Japan firms to mandate board-shareholder dialogue
A Singapore-based activist fund is asking four Japanese companies through shareholder resolutions to make their board members regularly available for one-on-one meetings with large investors. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans ‘autoflow’ cargo system for Tokyo-Osaka route
Japan is now making specific plans to create a so-called "autoflow road" cargo system connecting Tokyo and Osaka. The automated system would use unmanned vehicles and other transportation methods. A ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as tech shares track US gains
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, boosted by technology shares that tracked overnight advances by their U.S. counterparts. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka And Coco Gauff Share Thoughts On Drake-Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef
This rap rivalry even garnered attention from tennis superstars Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, who shared their views on who would win the rivalry at the Italian Open. On Wednesday, the four-time Grand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Gloomy GDP Report May Create Challenges for Policymakers
Japan’s economy is likely to have contracted in the first three months of 2024 due in part to disruptions at car makers, clouding the growth outlook as the central bank attempts to set the right pace ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s military struggles to recruit women following series of sexual harassment cases
Japan's military is struggling to recruit women, which is partly due to a decline in applications following instances of sexual harassment within the ranks. ( read original story ...)
How Much a Trip to Tokyo Will Cost on a Budget or in Style
As one of the world’s most vibrant and important cities, Tokyo, Japan offers many different reasons to visit. Between mesmerizing sights, an incredibly vibrant culture, and delicious food, seeing ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber reports another Q1 sales record
Yokohama Rubber Co. broke its first-quarter sales record for the second straight year thanks in large part to Yokohama TWS, its off-highway segment created after acquiring Trelleborg Wheel Systems in ... ( read original story ...)