A theme park claiming to be the world's first to offer exclusively immersive experiences opened to the public Friday in Tokyo's popul ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka High Court pioneers remote legal proceedings
The inaugural proceedings using this platform took place at the Osaka High Court, where lawyers joined remotely through a digital interface. The system was introduced following a 2022 amendment to the ... ( read original story ...)
Info screen at Tokyo subway station displays spoken words in 12 languages, translates
TOKYO -- A display capable of turning spoken words into text in 12 languages plus translate has been installed at a subway station here to make it easier for inbound tourists and passengers with ... ( read original story ...)
A junior high teacher who beat a student for comparing him to an anime character was given a 10% pay cut for 3 months: Japan officials
The 38-year-old teacher had his pay temporarily docked after putting the student in a headlock and punching him twice in the head, officials said. ( read original story ...)
‘No time to waste’: As Japan hits a record low birth rate, government urges action
Cost of living, unaffordable childcare and poor job market are some of the reasons why young adults are avoiding parenthood. ( read original story ...)
Tremors continue to rattle areas near Tokyo; experts advise caution
A series of earthquakes have been observed off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, since Tuesday. Japanese officials are urging people in the region to be on the alert for further ... ( read original story ...)
2 Filipinos face murder charge over bodies found under Tokyo home
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police on Friday served fresh arrest warrants to a Filipino man and woman alleging they killed a couple whose bodies were found underneath their home in Tokyo in January. Bryan ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan’s capital likely picked up in February: Reuters poll
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital likely re-accelerated in February to exceed the central bank's 2% target, a Reuters poll of economists showed, indicating conditions to ditch negative ... ( read original story ...)
WSEW Tokyo 2024: Sungrow Launches New Renewable Energy Solutions to Accelerate Japan’s Energy Transition
Sungrow, a global leading PV inverter and energy storage system supplier, introduced a series of new renewable energy solutions to the Japanese market during WSEW expo, including residential, C&I and ... ( read original story ...)
Future looking brighter for Tokyo cruise port in wake of pandemic
The number of vessels calling at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal in the Odaiba waterfront area is scheduled to increase from March onward at a pace exceeding that of last year, thanks to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Banana now sells its elusive melonpan bread at Tokyo Station
Popular confectionery brand Tokyo Banana is best known for its adorable banana-shaped cream-filled cakes. However, the brand has expanded its offerings with unique creations like banana curry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity contracts most in over three years
The au Jibun Bank's flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to to 47.2 in February, compared with January's 48.0 reading. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population crisis was years in the making – and relief may be decades away
Each spring, as reliably as the changing of the seasons, Japan releases grim new population data that prompts handwringing in the press and vows by politicians to address the country’s demographic ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Vice’ Star Show Kasamatsu Signs With Brookside Artist Management & CAA
Show Kasamatsu, star of Max crime drama 'Tokyo Vice,' has taken on new reps at Brookside Artist Management and CAA. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2024 outlined – “Trailblaze the World with Gaming”
The Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association has released the outline for Tokyo Game Show 2024, which will run from September 26 to 29 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. This year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January jobless rate unchanged at 2.4%
Japan's jobless rate stayed the same at 2.4% in January from the previous month, government data showed on Friday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate matched economists' median forecast in a ... ( read original story ...)