Tourists may flock in their millions in spring, but they’re missing a trick – fall foliage hits harder than the famous pink blooms, finds ... ( read original story ...)
With Japan Cup win, Equinox shows why he’s world’s No. 1-rated horse
Jockey Christophe Lemarie called it "perfection," and there were few arguments after Equinox romped to a 4-length victory in Sunday's Group 1 Japan Cup, highlighting the weekend's international horse ... ( read original story ...)
S&P Global Ratings affirms Osaka Gas at “AA-” (Local Currency LT credit rating); outlook negative
S&P Global Ratings affirmed the "AA-" Local Currency LT credit rating of Osaka Gas on November 23, 2023. The outlook is negative. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as gains locked in
TOKYO, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday, with early gains erased as investors sold stocks to pocket profits. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on weak Asian shares, firming yen
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday with initial gains were erased as sentiment was dampened by falls on other Asian markets and a strong ... ( read original story ...)
BP enters Japan’s power retail market
BP said on Monday it has entered Japan's power market after receiving approval from the industry ministry to operate as a retail electricity provider. ( read original story ...)
Japan TV station broadcasts photo of wrong person as ‘suspect’ in body dumping case
A woman was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a corpse after the body of a man was found in an apartment in Nagoya's Naka Ward. Nagoya-based Tokai Television Broadcasting Co. announced that the ... ( read original story ...)
Woman who said she was stabbed at Yokohama music hall confesses to self-injury
A woman who claimed to have been stabbed in the abdomen at a music event venue here last week turned out to have made a false report, as s・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama sees surge in foreign ‘ladyboys’ on its backstreets
YOKOHAMA--The lifting of travel restrictions in a post-COVID world had the desired effect of a surge in tourist numbers. But nobody seems to have counted on an influx of “ladyboy” male prostitutes to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Outing With Daughter Springs a Surprise as She Catches a Glimpse of Her Creation
The whole tennis world awaits Naomi Osaka‘s comeback! Her fans eagerly await to see her back in action while she spends a little more time with her daughter. As she will be seen playing at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tech Leaders Accelerate Its Climate Actions, Ex-PM Says
Innovation by Japan’s companies to advance clean energy technology can speed up the country’s efforts to curb emissions, according to former prime minister Yoshihide Suga. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation climbs in sign of broadening price pressures
Japan's business-to-business service inflation accelerated in October as a tight job market lifted labour costs, underscoring a broadening of price pressures that could heighten the chance of a ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan and South Korea, amid regional rivalries, line up leaders’ summit
Xi Jinping to gather with Fumio Kishida and Yoon Suk-yeol ‘in near future’ against backdrop of tensions over US alliance and North Korea’s hostility ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down in morning as gains locked in
Tokyo stocks erased advances and fell Monday morning, as investors locked in early gains that tracked rises on the U.S. Dow Jones Ind ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese foundation tests mobile meditation truck in Osaka city with promising results
Whether it’s in a Buddhist temple or under a waterfall, Japan is hooked on meditation. But can you meditate anywhere, even in a truck? Japanese foundation Kansai Innovation tested out a new project in ... ( read original story ...)
I visited Japan and the highlight of my trip was the toilets. Here’s why I’m still thinking about them.
When I traveled to Japan, the high-tech toilets were one of the highlights. Not only were the bathrooms always clean, but the toilets had heated seats, bidets, and a privacy sound when you used them. ( read original story ...)