Rie Qudan’s prizewinning Japanese novella packs in themes from crime to architecture, tech to generational disconnect ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo fastest growing housing markets in the world
Seoul, Tokyo and Dubai also have seen the biggest increase over a five-year period, according to Knight Frank data. Tokyo saw the largest with 120 percent, while Dubai saw a 107 percent increase and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Living: My Family’s Take on Japanese Quality of Life
Moving to Tokyo meant adapting to a new pace and style of living. From schools to parks, the city offered a lifestyle unlike anywhere we’d been before. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Mixes Power and Poise in Ferragamo and Palomo Spain for ‘The Second Set’ Press Tour
Jannik Sinner has a new partner for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, where Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz will face the No. 1-seeded team in the first round. The remainder of the 16-team ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s defence minister discusses military cooperation, drones on Turkey visit
Japan's defence minister discussed defence industry cooperation and possible purchases of Turkish-made drones during a visit to Ankara on Tuesday, as Tokyo expands the role of unmanned systems in its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s defence minister visits Turkey for talks on defence cooperation, drones
Japan's defence minister will hold talks in Turkey on Tuesday on defence industry cooperation, including the possible supply of Turkish-made drones, as Tokyo expands the role of unmanned systems in ... ( read original story ...)
Searing Heat in Japan to Persist for a Month, Boosting Power Use
High temperatures across much of Japan are set to last for another month, according to the national weather forecaster, with the persistent heat potentially keeping power demand elevated. ( read original story ...)
Officials conduct on-site investigation into deadly fire in Osaka, western Japan
Police and fire department officials began an on-site investigation on Tuesday into a deadly fire that broke out the previous day in a busy commercial district in Osaka City, western Japan. The fire ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka’s Latest Look Has Fans Absolutely Captivated
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka’s Latest Look Has Fans Absolutely Captivated originally appeared on Parade. Tennis star Naomi Osaka is known for her powerful moves on the court, but this time it's her bold ... ( read original story ...)
Two Japanese Firefighters Killed Battling Building Blaze in Osaka
Two Japanese firefighters were killed and others were injured Monday battling a fire in Osaka's Dotonbori shopping district. The firefighters, 22 and 55, became trapped while battling the fire on the ... ( read original story ...)
HD Renewable Energy’s 50MW Storage Project in Hokkaido Completes Grid Connection – Set for Commercial Operation by Year-End to Enter Japanese Power Market
Taiwan-based smart energy company HD Renewable Energy (HDRE, TWSE: 6873) announced that the large-scale energy storage facility "Helios" (50MW/104MWh), jointly developed with alternative investment ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Food Guide: Sushi, Butadon, Ramen & More
Travel with Gilbert and Lilian 🌍✈️ as they explore the world for great sights 🏞️, good food 🍜, and delightful experiences 💫. #TravelWithUs #FoodieAdventures #Wanderlust #CoupleTravel #ExploreTheWo ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka buildings charred in deadly fire had code violations
OSAKA--Two buildings destroyed in a deadly fire in the downtown Dotonbori district here, which killed two firefighters, had been cited for several fire code violations that had not been fully ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks hit a fourth all-time high in six trading days
Tokyo stocks reached all-time highs for a second consecutive day and for the fourth time in six trading days, and then languished through to the close and ended down 0.38%. The Nikkei 225 stock index ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crowned No.1 ‘workation’ spot
Japan’s capital topped the rankings for its “exceptional broadband speeds, transport infrastructure, safety, culture, and new digital nomad visa.” ... ( read original story ...)
TICAD African development conference to open Wed. in Yokohama
A Japan-led global conference on African development will take place in Yokohama, near Tokyo, for three days from Wednesday. ( read original story ...)