The drastic decision to block the view of Mt. Fuji symbolizes tensions across the country as Japan reckons with the consequences of its tourism boom. The western metropolis of Osaka and the hot spring ... ( read original story ...)
Japan blocks iconic Mt Fuji view to deter tourists
A group of tourists wheel their bulky luggage and wind their way through the crowds in search of the perfect shot. They huddle on a pavement opposite a convenience store - but this is no ordinary ... ( read original story ...)
China rebukes South Korea, Japan lawmakers visiting Taiwan
China on Tuesday scolded South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan despite its strong opposition, chiding both neighbours for attending Taiwan's "so-called inauguration ceremony of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan closely monitoring weak yen and bond market, finmin says
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday he was concerned about the negative implications of the current weakness in the yen and its effect on incentives to increase wages. ( read original story ...)
China’s embassy in Japan says it opposes Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan
China's embassy in Japan on Tuesday said it firmly opposes Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan and expressed firm protests. ( read original story ...)
Japan wrestles with legacy of graft-stained Games in Paris warning
Japan is still grappling with the fallout of the graft-stained and pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, serving as a warning to Paris ahead of the Games this summer in the French capital. But Arai ... ( read original story ...)
Thai AirAsia X returns to Nagoya – Gateway to the Flavors of Chubu Fly direct from Suvarnabhumi from only 3,990 THB one way
Thai AirAsia X currently operates a fleet of seven A330 aircraft, flying direct from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Tokyo (2 flights daily), Osaka (up to 2 flights daily), Sapporo (daily), Seoul (up to 2 ... ( read original story ...)
M6.0 earthquake hits south of Tokyo, no tsunami threat
The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: May 21, 2024, 9:39 a.m. Epicenter: Near Chichijima Island. N 26.2 , E 141.5 Depth: 50 kilometers ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Airlines Cabin Crew Member Found Dead During Layover In Tokyo
A Malaysia Airlines cabin crew member was found dead in her hotel room on Monday, 20 May, during a layover in Tokyo, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher after US tech issues advance
Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday as technology shares tracked gains by their U.S. counterparts, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq index fi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan concerned about negative aspects of weak yen on wage hikes, finance minister says
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday he was concerned about the negative aspects of the current weakness in the yen and its impact on incentives to increase wages. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Malaysia leaders set to confirm cooperation on supply chains
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim are set to confirm their cooperation in strengtheni ( read original story ...)
Shipments of ducklings for organic rice farming in full swing at hatchery in Osaka Pref.
Shipments of chicks for rice-duck farming are at their peak at a hatchery here as the rice planting season has arrived in wide are･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan implements reservation system and fees to address tourism crisis at Mount Fuji
To address issues of overtourism, littering and safety concerns, the Yamanashi prefecture has implemented new regulations for climbing Mount Fuji's Yoshida Trail. ( read original story ...)
Japan imposes new rules to climb Mt. Fuji to fight overtourism, littering
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee. ( read original story ...)
Cooperative hunting requires less brainpower than previously thought
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have found that cooperative hunting, in which two or more predators collaborate to capture prey, does not require sophisticated cognitive processes in the ... ( read original story ...)