The Osaka High Court on Monday upheld a lower court ruling that sentenced a doctor to 18 years in prison for the consensual killing o ... ( read original story ...)
A Tokyo airport delivered my worst travel experience in a long time
Arriving at a destination is always a thrill, but it’s often tempered by the knowledge you may have to negotiate a long “other passports” line at immigration. For me, that’s usually the worst part of ... ( read original story ...)
China Concedes to US Ally Japan Near Maritime Flashpoint
China placed a buoy within Japan's exclusive economic zone earlier this year without notifying Tokyo, which called the move "regrettable." ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei wins gold in Premier12 with stunning upset over Japan
We are writing our own history story,” Chinese Taipei manager Hao-Jiu Tseng said after his team upset the United States earlier this week to keep its Premier12 gold medal hopes alive. When the U.S. then defeated Venezuela on Friday, ( read original story ...)
Mystery of stolen shoes at school in Japan solved when security camera catches unlikely culprit
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action. ( read original story ...)
South Korea holds memorial for forced laborers in Japan after boycotting Japanese event
South Korea has paid tribute to wartime Korean forced laborers at Japan’s Sado gold mines in a memorial ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk Just Quietly Confirmed A Huge Bitcoin And Crypto Price Game-Changer
Now, as Tesla billionaire Elon Musk issues a "super fast" U.S. bankruptcy warning, the X owner has quietly confirmed a bitcoin and crypto market game-changer.
Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher and Japan’s Big Four Among Firms Engaged In Japanese Chipmaker’s $4.8B IPO
Of the Big Four Japanese law firms, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune have been instructed for counsel on local law.
Staff of Japanese bank signs pledge to ‘commit suicide’ if they steal
Shikoku, a Japanese bank, is redefining "strong work ethic" after staff members pledged to "commit suicide" if they were discovered to be involved in any financial irregularities ...
Japanese horses make short work of international raiders in Japan Cup
Nov. 25 (UPI) --International forces mounted their most serious assault on the Japan Cup in many years, but it didn't make any difference, as locals swept the first five placings in Sunday's 44th ... ( read original story ...)
IndiGo, Japan Airlines set to commence codeshare partnership next month
Japan Airlines and domestic budget carrier IndiGo are all set to commence their codeshare partnership from December 16, which will allow the Japanese carrier access to 18 destinations in India, a ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Deepens Crypto Presence with Planned Launch of Bitcoin Magazine in Japan
Metaplanet expands its influence with the launch of Bitcoin Magazine Japan, targeting a pivotal market for Bitcoin adoption.
Japan’s bank staff signs pledge in blood to ‘commit suicide’ if they steal
Shikoku, a Japanese bank, is redefining "strong work ethic" after staff members pledged to "commit suicide" if they were discovered to be involved in any financial irregularities ...
Yokohama 507U tyres factory-equipped on Isuzu Erga EV bus
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has begun supplying its 507U rib-lug tyres for low-floor buses to Isuzu Motors Limited for use as standard equipment on firm’s Erga EV, a battery-electric flat-floor route ... ( read original story ...)
Lost umbrellas, keys, flying squirrels… the Tokyo police cares for them all
Lost your umbrella, keys, or perhaps a flying squirrel? In Tokyo, the police are almost certainly taking meticulous care of it. In Japan, lost items are rarely disconnected from their owners for long, ... ( read original story ...)
Italy, Japan sign agreement on defence cooperation – statement
Italy and Japan have signed in Rome a bilateral deal to strengthen cooperation in the defence sector, an Italian statement said on Monday. ( read original story ...)