The Fukushima disaster of 2011 soured Japan on nuclear energy, leading the island nation to rely less on atomic power and more on imported fossil fuels. But with an intent to hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open down on fears of prolonged U.S. monetary tightening
Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data fueled concern that the Federal Reserve will maintain powerful monetary tightening for a long period. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ( read original story ...)
After the Fukushima disaster, Japan swore to phase out nuclear power. But not anymore
Japan adopted a plan to extend the lifespan of nuclear reactors, replace the old and even build new ones, a major shift in a country scarred by the Fukushima disaster. ( read original story ...)
‘Avatar 2’s high-speed frame rates are so fast that some movie theaters can’t keep up
As Bloomberg first noted on Monday, multiple movie theaters in Japan experienced severe technical issues stemming from their projectors simply not being modern enough to handle Avatar 2’s playback ... ( read original story ...)
25-Year-Old Naomi Osaka Made An Estimated $51.1M In 2022, And Only $1.1M Came From Tennis
Naomi Osaka being inspired by Serena Williams, along with the 23 Grand Slam singles champion’s guidance, is coming full circle. ( read original story ...)
Picture-perfect and delicious: Tea house in Tokyo is a floral delight
The tea house is easy to spot. It’s covered inside and out, and wall-to-wall, with fresh and artificial flowers for a visually stunning effect. ( read original story ...)
Tickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park will soon be available via an official English website
International visitors will be able to purchase Ghibli Park tickets via an official English-language website at the start of 2023. Tickets will be made available on Jan. 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) through Ghibli Park’s official international website for reservations from March 15 to April 30. ( read original story ...)
COLA Reinstated for Service Members in Japan for the First Time In Months
The Department of Defense told Military.com in an emailed statement on Wednesday that with the yen bouncing back this week, making goods more expensive for troops and their families, the COLA is being reinstated in time for the holiday season. ( read original story ...)
Japan looks into claim that China running covert police stations
The government in Tokyo is investigating a report that China has set up covert police stations inside Japan, amid similar checks by authorities in European countries, the United States and Canada. ( read original story ...)
Interview with Junka, “27 years younger wife” of Kenzo Nakamoto To those who call me a “bad woman
Junka Mishiro has been under intense bashing ever since the weekly magazine reported their separation. Her relationship with Mr. Ken Nakamoto, who passed away after the report, is completely different ... ( read original story ...)
Japan panel approves extending life of reactors, building of new ones
A Japanese nuclear power panel on Thursday agreed to build new reactor units to replace decommissioned ones, the first since the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that hampered the Fukushima plant in 2011. ( read original story ...)
The Morning After: ‘Avatar’ sequel crashed some movie projectors in Japan
Avatar' sequel's cutting-edge tech crashed some movie projectors in Japan, Ukraine strikes deal with SpaceX for thousands more Starlink antennas, Canada plans to enforce an ambitious zero-emission vehicle sales quota by 2026. ( read original story ...)
How far is Tokyo from Kentucky? As far as the next KFC outlet
It was in 1970, KFC opened its first outlet in Japan's Nagoya. Data says that around 1981, the chain had opened 324 stores across Japan ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stands up RQ-4B Global Hawk capability
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF_ has beefed up its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities with the introduction of the Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk. ( read original story ...)
Nagai Hokkaido Cuisine – Authentic Kaiseki Restaurant From Sapporo Opens At Suntec City, With Lunch Sets From $28 And Omakase From $98
Having firmly established an iconic status in Sapporo Susukino, Nagai Hokkaido Cuisine has launched its first-ever international outlet at Eat at Seven, Suntec City. The popular Hokkaido kaiseki called “Local Cuisine Nagai” over there dates back to 1993. ( read original story ...)
Osaka police officers caught trying to cover up wrong-way drive down street
A pair of Osaka Prefectural Police officers have been caught attempting to cover up a traffic violation they committed while on-duty, sources ... ( read original story ...)