Police forces have arrested a 25-year-old policewoman in Osaka on suspicion of carrying out a romance scam that swindled a pair of women out of more than 10 million yen ... ( read original story ...)
2025 Osaka Expo advance tickets go on sale
Advance admission tickets for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, went on sale on Thursday, 500 days before the opening. ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct factory output rises on circuits, autos rebound
Japan's factory output rose for a second straight month in October, government data showed on Thursday, lifted by the production of integrated circuits and autos, although external demand risks loomed. ( read original story ...)
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SEVENTEEN caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly at the 2023 MAMA Awards in Tokyo, Japan. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a tip using our anonymous form. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a tip using our anonymous form. ( read original story ...
Salt Lake City becomes IOC’s preferred site for 2034 Winter Olympics… but a four-month-old French bid is set to beat them for 2030
The Salt Lake City bid was seen as the defacto choice for 2030 after Sapporo dropped out last year due to a bribery scandal. but reports indicate that they shifted their focus to avoid conflict of ... ( read original story ...)
Salt Lake City lined up for 2034 Winter Olympics, French Alps for 2030 edition
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was ... ( read original story ...)
The undulating structure designed by Heatherwick for a new neighborhood in Tokyo
Azabudai Hills is a new neighborhood that includes an ambitious mixed-use program and 24,000 square meters of public green space. ( read original story ...)
Japan kicks off trial of over-the-counter morning-after pills
Japanese health officials commenced a trial for prescription-less morning-after pills at selected pharmacies on Tuesday, with plans for a full-scale rollout to be determined after it ends in early 2024. ( read original story ...)
IOC: French Alps sole candidate for 2030 Winter Games, Salt Lake City for 2034
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed the French Alps as the sole candidate to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2030 and Salt Lake City in the United States as the sole ... ( read original story ...)
In a surprise, IOC lines up French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics; Salt Lake City, a shoo-in, set for 2034 edition
A French bid uniting the snowy Alps region and the French Riviera resort Nice came together only in the past few months to compete with Sweden and Switzerland for the IOC’s support. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to call governor election on July 7 with incumbent Koike in focus
Tokyo will hold its gubernatorial election on July 7, 2024, the capital's election commission said Wednesday, with a focus on whether the incumbent, Yuriko Koike, will seek her third term. The Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
IOC lines up French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City for 2034 edition
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 ed ... ( read original story ...)
US Air Force Osprey crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead
The cause of the crash and the conditions of seven other troops who were aboard the tiltrotor aircraft remain unknown. ( read original story ...)
Watch: BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook mobbed by fans at Incheon airport upon return from Japan
Dozens of fans mobbed Jimin and Jungkook at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday as the BTS duo arrived back in South Korea following their mystery trip to Japan last week. What happened: A Tuesday livestream on Star Plus shows dozens of fans breaking through the barrier set up at the arrival gate at Incheon International ...
IOC lines up France to host 2030 Winter Olympics and Salt Lake City for 2034 edition
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French bid for the 2030 edition. The International Olympic Committee ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to call governor race July 7 with incumbent Koike in focus
Tokyo will hold its gubernatorial race on July 7, 2024, the capital's election commission said Wednesday, with a focus on whether the ... ( read original story ...)