Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design sourced local materials for the design of Blue Bottle Coffee cafe in Nagoya, Japan, which features tiles across its surfaces and lamps made from pottery plates. ( read original story ...)
As Japan’s yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media
Police in Japan who were busy tracking thousands of yakuza members just a few years ago have set their eyes on a new threat: unorganized and loosely connected groups they believe are behind a series ... ( read original story ...)
US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension
The U.S. ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Visitors Renting Cars May See Real-Time Translation Device
It might become easier to rent a car in Japan, thanks to a new technology being embraced by Orix Auto Corp., which is testing a voice-and-display system that enables simultaneous translation in Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo struggling to deal with crop-destroying raccoon invasion
Authorities in Tokyo are struggling to deal with problems caused by an especially wily invasive species: North American raccoons. ( read original story ...)
The US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension
The U.S. Ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to the alliance with its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Special Relationship’ With Myanmar Has Abetted Decades of Military Rule
In light of EAO and NUG leaders’ recent talks in Tokyo, The Irrawaddy revisits a column from 2022 exploring Japan’s decades-long ties with Myanmar’s military regimes. ( read original story ...)
Gymnast Sunisa Lee won gold in Tokyo. Now she’s back to silence her doubts.
Three years after winning gymnastics’ biggest prize, Sunisa Lee’s biggest challenge has been feeling like she deserved it. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Champ Naomi Osaka’s Company Hana Kuma Boards ‘Julie Keeps Quiet,’ Ahead of Cannes World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka's company Hana Kuma has boarded Leonardo Van Dijl's debut feature "Julie Keeps Quiet" ahead of its world premiere on Saturday in Cannes Critics' Week. The film is being ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney is using American influencers to target U.S. customers
Tokyo Disney Resort will open a massive expansion that includes new lands and attractions modeled after its hit films “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “Peter Pan.” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s hidden green places are a must-visit for nature lovers
Nakameguro Canal, a serene escape from Tokyo's hustle, transforms during off-peak times. While cherry blossoms draw crowds, the canal's charm is year-round. Its banks offer an intimate stroll past ... ( read original story ...)
2 in Japan nabbed over alleged forced child labor after boy, 11, made to operate excavator
Two individuals in Japan, including the representative of a self-support facility, have been arrested for allegedly forcing four young boys ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tony Leung Set as Tokyo Film Festival Jury President
Hong Kong star actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai is poised to return to Japan and will be president of the jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to recycle phosphorus from sewage sludge for farm fertilizer
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched an innovative initiative to recover phosphorus from sewage sludge for use as a raw material for agricultural fertilizer. ( read original story ...)
Futon stuck in overhead wire halts trains at JR Asagaya Station in Tokyo
A train driver spotted a futon caught in an overhead wire at JR Asagaya Station in Suginami Ward in Tokyo on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest Tsubasa group leaders over election campaign obstruction
Tokyo police have arrested two senior members of a political group named "Tsubasa no To," or Tsubasa party, on suspicion that they obstructed campaigning by other candidates during a Lower House ... ( read original story ...)