It was a banner weekend for runners who earned their World Marathon Majors Six Star medal at the Tokyo Marathon on March 5. The race set a new Guinness World Record for the most people—3,033—to earn a ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea’s Yoon to visit Japan for summit, first such trip in 12 years
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife will visit Japan from March 16-17 at Tokyo's invitation, his office said on Thursday, the first such visit in 12 years ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sushi terror’ pranks outrage Japan as police make arrests
Japanese police have arrested three people over "sushi terror": viral, unhygienic pranks that are threatening the world-famous feature of sushi conveyor belt restaurants. Last month, a video of a man ... ( read original story ...)
Wave of ‘sushi terrorism’ rocks Japan’s restaurant industry
Among the number arrested is a 21-year-old who is alleged to have drunk from a communal soy sauce bottle at a kaitenzushi restaurant run by Kura Sushi in the central city of Nagoya early last month. ( read original story ...)
3 pranksters arrested by Aichi police over ‘sushi terror’ incident
NAGOYA--Police have arrested three people for what the news media have dubbed as “sushi terrorism,” where pranksters film themselves committing unhygienic acts at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest union reaches early deal for higher pay
Workers from Japan's largest union have struck early agreements for hefty wage hikes with employers as cost of living pressures grow and businesses scramble to secure staff amid a labour crunch, unionists said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Dead suspect in Tokyo blade attack on sociologist reported to prosecutors; motive unknown
A suspect who died following the November 2022 slashing of sociologist Shinji Miyadai on a university campus in the suburban Tokyo city of Ha ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to overhaul electric powertrains for EVs, hybrids in search of cost cuts
Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Thursday said it will overhaul its approach to powertrains for all-electric and hybrid petrol-electric vehicles as it aims to bring hybrid prices in line with those of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning in cautious trade after 4 days of gains
Tokyo stocks were higher Thursday morning as buying interest continued in inbound tourism-related issues, but caution grew over chasi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy barely grew in Q4, weak consumption raises policy challenge
Japan's economy narrowly averted a recession at the end of last year, barely growing in the fourth quarter on frail consumption, revised data showed on Thursday, underscoring the challenge for ... ( read original story ...)
Chicken nuggets, tofu and bidets: Japan’s inflation story in 3 everyday items
The one-coin meals have long been a symbol of Japan’s struggle with deflation, but ¥500 is no longer enough to buy a Tomica toy car or a tempura bowl in Tokyo. Prices of some c ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan slashing EV costs, cuts rare materials use
Japanese automaker Nissan is revving up its electrification shift and slashing costs by using the same components across models and reducing use of expensive rare materials. Nissan Motor Co. presented ... ( read original story ...)
Molly Seidel Withdraws From Upcoming Marathon
She was scheduled to run the Nagoya Women’s Marathon on March 11 in Japan, but a right hip injury will keep her from the race. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Bold Move to Mend Relations with Tokyo
Seoul announced a new plan for resolving the lingering dispute with Japan over compensation for South Koreans forced to labor for Japanese companies during the 1910-45 occupation. If successful, it ... ( read original story ...)
Tomohisa Yamashita in front of the “Summary Court” in Yokohama… Smiling and chatting in between shooting serious scenes.
After a short break from filming, Yamashita smiled and chatted with the staff while many fans looked on. On this day, we were filming the movie “SEE HEAR LOVE ~I Love You Even If You Can’t See or Hear ... ( read original story ...)
Takeru Sato and Kenichi Matsuyama acting with all their might surrounded by extras in the cold and drizzly weather of Sakuragicho, Yokohama…!
A cold wind from the sea is blowing in Sakuragicho, Yokohama. One afternoon, on a bridge just below the famous Giant Ferris Wheel, I witnessed the location shooting of the drama "It would have been ... ( read original story ...)