The still-grieving husband of a victim of the 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake is still haunted by his wife’s final wish and refuses to give up the search for her remains. ( read original story ...)
Japan to support fishery industry, hit by China ban on seafood import
Japan’s prime minister on Saturday said that his government will support the fishery industry, which has been hit by a Chinese ban on Japanese seafood imports. Fumio Kishida’s announcement came during a visit to a fish market in the city of Iwaki in the Fukushima province to commemorate one year since Tokyo began releasing treated ...
18-year-old youth arrested for killing grandmother at Nagoya home
Police in Nagoya have arrested an 18-year-old youth on suspicion of killing his 78-year-old grandmother by stabbing her in the chest with a knife and strangling her with an electric appliance cord at ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant at US Open Exhibition Match with Matching Lakers Jerseys
Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios wore matching Kobe Bryant basketball jerseys at their US Open exhibition doubles match for the pre-tournament Mixed Madness event on Aug. 20, 2024. They paid tribute to Bryant just three days before what would have been his 46th birthday. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum developers reveal Fulu-Osaka, the next upgrade after Pectra
Ethereum developers have revealed the name of the next upgrade on the network as Fulu-Osaka. The developers discussed the upgrade during their 140th All Core Developer Consensus Conference Call (ACDC). ( read original story ...)
LA city leaders criticized for moving artifacts to make way for Olympics exhibit
Items from South Korea and Japan, as well as Mexico, were moved out of City Hall and will be re-displayed elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
Kishore Kumar Helps India Secure First-Ever Asian Games Quota In Surfing
India's Kishore Kumar came up with a superb performance as he helped the country secure a first-ever quota place in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Why 7-Eleven is a national treasure in Japan
Eleven stores in Japan are facing a takeover bid from Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard. Operating under Seven & i Holdings, these stores are a crucial part of Japanese daily life. The proposal is under review, ( read original story ...)
Chris Evert identifies stunning issue that may be holding back Naomi Osaka
Chris Evert isn't so high on Naomi Osaka's US Open chances as the American tennis legend thinks the Japanese may be "too happy," which can lead to relaxation and losing the required intensity and ... ( read original story ...)
Mudavadi in Tokyo to attend TICAD-9 ministerial meeting
"Focus is on laying the foundation for realization of a stable and sustainable future for societies," Mudavadi said. ( read original story ...)
How India-Japan 2+2 dialogue isn’t just about countering ‘China threat’
Then there is also the question of a slight blink in Japan’s outlook on China. This is because its 2023 National Security Strategy surprisingly outlined a narrative of a “mutually beneficial” relationship with China as against the 2022 NSS, which outrightly called the country the “greatest strategic challenge”. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Demonstrators Voice Solidarity with Gaza, Denounce Israeli Crimes
A rally was held in Tokyo's Shinjuku district where hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists voiced solidarity with Gaza and condemned Israeli military actions that have killed nearly 40,300 people. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon forecast to hit Japan on Tuesday (Aug 27); Transport disruptions expected
A strong typhoon is forecast to approach western and eastern Japan from Tuesday (Aug 27) through Wednesday (Aug 28), with shinkansen bullet train operators warning of potential service suspensions in many areas as a precautionary measure, ( read original story ...)
Hyatt Announces Plans for Park Hyatt Sapporo
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd., for a new Park Hyatt hotel in Sapporo. Scheduled to open in 2029 ... ( read original story ...)
Hidden in the hills, the Japanese villages where thatching lives on
In a nation better known for futuristic cities, a cluster of small villages is clinging to the ancient traditions of thatching ... ( read original story ...)
J2 Focus Match: Yokohama FC vs Tokushima Vortis, Battle for League Championship Intensifies on August 24th
【Fundamental Analysis】 A thrilling summer clash in the J2 League is about to begin. Let's focus on the highlight match on August 24th between Yokohama FC and Tokushima Vortis. This is our 'Beach ... ( read original story ...)