Harry Kewell is now in charge of Yokohama F. Marinos, the Japanese club hosting Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates on Saturday in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final series. Here are the ... ( read original story ...)
WTCS Yokohama 2024 women’s results: Leonie Periault takes maiden win with phenomenal run
Leonie Periault of France recorded a remarkable victory, her first at the WTCS level, as she took the tape in Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Lifelong Al Ain fan takes in Tokyo ahead of Asian Champions League final – in pictures
Mohammed Al Kaabi is one of hundreds of Al Ain supporters who have made the 8,000km trip from the UAE to Japan to cheer on their side in the Asian Champions League final first leg. UAE giants Al Ain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s airlines are not enjoying country’s status as a hot tourist spot
Japan has become a hot tourist destination this year. Overseas visitors to the country reached a historic high in March as they flocked to the country attracted by a cheap currency. The Japanese yen fell to its weakest level against the dollar in 34 years last month. Yet local airline stocks are not enjoying the ...
Tech Japan’s CEO Naotaka Nishiyama moves to Bengaluru, says ‘will make positive impact on world from India’
Naotaka Nishiyama, founder of Tech Japan, is relocating to India to start living in Bengaluru, marking a new chapter in his life. He aims to build a team in India, positively impact, and embrace the local culture and people. ( read original story ...)
Arrested man faces murder charge over burnt bodies near Tokyo
(Mainichi/Yuko Fujita) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A 25-year-old man was served with a fresh arrest warrant Saturday on suspicion of murder after being arrested last month in connection with the burned bodies of ... ( read original story ...)
First look at Tokyo DisneySea new area inspired by ‘Frozen,’ ‘Tangled’ and ‘Peter Pan’
Guests can enjoy multiple rides, themed areas and brand-new restaurants inspired by favorite Disney characters at Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs. ( read original story ...)
Japan bullet trains host wrestling, dining events in new travel trend
Wrestlers face off in a shinkansen bullet train traveling from Tokyo to Nagoya in central Japan, with cheers erupting throughout the packed car as they exchange kicks and execute piledrivers. This is ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares how she was left feeling ’embarrassed’ after recent practice match
Naomi Osaka says she has nothing but great respect for Daria Kasatkina as the former world No. 1 reveals she was recently "smacked" by the Russian in a Madrid practice match to the point where she ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy expected to shrink in Q1 due to weak consumption
Japan's economy likely contracted an annualised 1.5% in the January-March quarter as all key drivers of growth slumped due to an uncertain outlook, a Reuters poll showed, which will probably set back ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for heightened security measures after drone video of warship posted on Chinese social media
Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Friday called for stronger anti-drone capabilities following the posting of a drone video on Chinese social media. ( read original story ...)
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted ... ( read original story ...)
Transforming common soft magnets into next-generation thermoelectric conversion materials with 3-minute heat treatment
A research team from NIMS and Nagoya University has demonstrated that an iron-based amorphous alloy, widely used as a soft magnetic material in transformers and motors, can be transformed into a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka apologised to practice partner after being ‘smacked’ behind closed doors
Naomi Osaka has revealed that an ‘embarrassing’ practice session in Madrid against Daria Kasatkina left her apologising to the world No. 11. The four-time Grand Slam champion faces Kasatkina again ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stock Market Is Booming. It Isn’t All About the Weak Yen.
Is a weak currency good for Japan’s stock market? It is complicated.A lower yen is traditionally seen as positive for Japanese stocks as it should make its exports more competitive. And this is certainly still true to some extent. ( read original story ...)
No love or sex? What are Japan’s ‘friendship marriages’ all about?
With more and more young Japanese youngsters ditching traditional marriage, a new relationship trend has emerged – ‘friendship marriage’. Couples are legal spouses but are not involved romantically or sexually. ( read original story ...)