Earlier this month, the city of Sapporo, prefectural capital of Hokkaido, hosted Japan’s latest iteration of the Pokémon GO Fest fan event. Naturally, our Japanese-language reporter and diehard ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Campaign For Young People to Drink More to Boost Economy
Some studies have suggested that Gen Z is concerned about how consuming too much alcohol will make them look on social media. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches a contest to urge young people to drink more alcohol
Governments are watching lucrative alcohol tax revenues dry up, as people drink less. In Japan, a plan to counter that trend is running into controversy. ( read original story ...)
Salvation still on the cards as Vissel Kobe stun Yokohama F. Marinos to reach AFC Champions League quarterfinals
In what has been a troubled season for Vissel Kobe, redemption could still come on in the form of a maiden AFC Champions League title. ( read original story ...)
Kobe shock Yokohama to move into Asian Champions League quarters
Vissel Kobe overturned the form book to knock J1 League leaders Yokohama F Marinos out of the Asian Champions League at Saitama Stadium on Thursday as two-time winners Jeonbuk Motors also advanced to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama starts production at third off-road tyre plant in Visakhapatnam
Commenced about four months ahead of schedule, the facility is aimed at enabling Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) "to respond more quickly to the exp.. ( read original story ...)
Japan is encouraging young people to drink more alcohol to help boost its economy
Officials have launched a competition seeking ideas to boost alcohol sales, including how to use AI and the metaverse to increase alcohol consumption. ( read original story ...)
WATCH: Naomi Osaka’s hilarious reaction after being spotted at Serena Williams’ Cincy farewell match
As one of the many players who grew up idolizing Serena, it’s no surprise that Osaka would make her way into the stands for her final matches. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 27,453 new COVID-19 cases, 27 deaths on Thursday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 27,453 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, a decrease of about 3,700 from a week ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan wants young people to drink more alcohol. It’s just not sure how to convince them
The Japanese government has launched a contest to find new ways to encourage young people to drink more alcohol following a drop in sales tax attributed to pandemic restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy
Japan's young adults are a sober bunch - something authorities are hoping to change with a new campaign. The younger generation drinks less alcohol than their parents - a move that has hit taxes from ... ( read original story ...)
1,000-plus people march in Tokyo to protest ex-PM Abe’s state funeral: organizers
More than 1,000 people joined a march in the Japanese capital on Aug. 16 to protest the planned state funeral for assassinated former Prime M ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan officials meet amid Taiwan tensions
Chinese and Japanese officials have met in northern China amid tensions over China's military threats against Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan security adviser held talks with China’s top diplomat Yang on Wednesday -Jiji
Japan's national security adviser Takeo Akiba held talks with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi on Wednesday, news agency Jiji reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Okinawa to Atlanta: Japan’s hip-hop queen Awich
The self-proclaimed queen of Japanese hip-hop Awich has stories to tell, from discovering rap as a rebellious teenager in Okinawa to losing her husband to gun violence in America. ( read original story ...)
Hanae Mori, a designer for Japan’s films, working women and an empress, dies
Designer Hanae Mori, known for her elegant signature butterfly motifs, numerous cinema fashions and the wedding gown of Japan's empress, has died, local media reported Thursday. She was 96. Mori ... ( read original story ...)