Instead, the Japanese media hyped up their prime minister urging China to lift the ban on Japanese seafood imports in an attempt to misguide fishermen in Fukushima and elsewhere into blaming their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on stronger yen, Mideast tensions
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday, with exporters hit by the stronger yen against the U.S. dollar after the U.S. Federal Reserve chief's recent comments on a possible interest rate cut, while Middle ... ( read original story ...)
83-year-old man arrested for exposing himself to teenage girl on bus in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested an 83-year-old man on suspicion of sexually molesting a teenage girl and public indecency after he exposed his genitals and allegedly pressed them against ... ( read original story ...)
Ostapenko vs. Osaka Prediction: US Open 2024
On Tuesday, Naomi Osaka (No. 88 in the world) faces Jelena Ostapenko (No. 10) in the Round of 128 at the US Open. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Tennis star says she is in a ‘good place’ ahead of US Open return after disappointing Cincinnati exit
Naomi Osaka believes she is in a "good place" as she returns to the US Open, the site of two of her four Grand Slam victories ... ( read original story ...)
Amerigo Vespucci in Tokyo for first time in 93 years
The Amerigo Vespucci reached the port of Tokyo in its first visit to Japan in its storied 93-year history Sunday, as part of a World Tour, which started in Genoa in July 2023 and will take it to 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Frequent leaks, opaque handling greatly tarnish Japan’s reputation as Fukushima dumping marks one year
It has been one year since Japan began dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean despite broad opposition. So far, some 60,000 tons of water from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan Heads for Japan, Posing $10 Billion Threat
Typhoon Shanshan is set to strike western Japan Wednesday, causing as much as $10 billion in damage and losses from winds, storm surge and flooding rains. Shanshan was 590 miles (950 kilometers) south ... ( read original story ...)
One year on, China’s ban on Japan’s seafood makes room for other countries
Japan's seafood industry continues to suffer one year after China suspended all aquatic product imports from its neighboring country over food safety concerns due to Tokyo's move to dump ... ( read original story ...)
French teen Lanier takes Japan Open badminton title; home favourite Akane bags women’s title
French teenager Alex Lanier captured his first major badminton trophy at the Japan Open on Sunday, beating experienced Taiwanese shuttler Chou Tien Chen 21-17, 22-20. ( read original story ...)
I Just Flew 14 Hours to Tokyo—26 Items I Won’t Board Another Flight Without
I consider myself a frequent flier. This year alone, I've already been to Mexico twice, L.A., south Florida, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Boston, and just last week I got back from a trip to Tokyo. I've zipped and unzipped my black Away Bigger Carry-On so many ... ( read original story ...)
Ministerial meeting of African development conference ends in Tokyo
Ministers and other representatives from Japan and 47 African nations have ended a two-day session of a Japan-led conference on Africa's development that was held in Tokyo. Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko co-chaired the ministerial meeting of the ... ( read original story ...)
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 beverage I drink every day
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Space One to launch rocket in Dec. after failed 1st attempt
Japanese private startup Space One Co. said Sunday that it is planning to launch a rocket in December, after its attempt to send a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Petroleum Exploration: Projects Underway To Consume Cash Balances
Significant investments after close of quarter and planned investments in shale oil mean a lot of the ignored cash balances will become consumed. Results remain decent thanks to YoY volume growth this ... ( read original story ...)
French teen Alex Lanier wants to ‘achieve something really huge’ after Japan Open badminton title
YOKOHAMA, Japan – French teenager Alex Lanier captured his first major badminton trophy at the Japan Open on Aug 25, beating experienced Taiwanese shuttler Chou Tien-chen 21-17, 22-20. The 19-year-old ... ( read original story ...)