East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is set to introduce discounted off-peak commuter passes for the greater Tokyo area in March 2023. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2022: Draws, storylines, and everything you need to know
The Toray Pan Pacific Open is a WTA 500 event held at Ariake Coliseum and Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo, Japan. The last edition of the tournament was held in 2019 in Osaka due to renovations to the ... ( read original story ...)
The Sights Of Tokyo Game Show 2022 Part 2
Tokyo Game Show is in full swing, especially now that the general public has invaded the Makuhari Messe convention center this weekend. Blake Hester and I have been touring the show floor, checking ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ice maker boosts sales with ornamental blocks
TOKYO >> Tokyo ice maker Onoda-Shoten has increased production of ornamental ice blocks in an effort to boost summer sales amid the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Central Japan hotels cashing in well ahead of Ghibli Park opening
Studio Ghibli is slated to open a theme park in Nagoya in less than two months, but hotels in the region are already reaping the benefits. Travel agency JTB began offering on Aug. 15 hotel stays that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo disappointments left behind, Phil Doyle is looking ahead to World Championships
Such was the sense of disappointment when Phil Doyle exited the Tokyo Olympic rowing venue at Sea Forest Waterway last August, short of all ambitions in the heavyweight double sculls with partner ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Warns Powerful Typhoon to Hit Southern Region on Sunday
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned on Saturday of a large and powerful typhoon expected to reach landfall in the southern island of Kyushu on Sunday. The agency said it may issue a "special ... ( read original story ...)
Political worries, low yen attracting more Chinese buyers to Japan’s real estate market
"The number of people accessing our site is up by 30% over this time last year," Zhao Kiyoshi, representative director of Shenjumiaosuan, a real estate platform based in Tokyo's Roppongi district, ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2022 Player Betting Odds & Tournament Info – Women’s Singles
The WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2022; Next Round: Qualifying round; Tournament Dates:-25; Venue: Ariake Tenni ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain gaming groups try to lose ‘dodgy’ tag in Japan
In a sign of the fast-changing times since the Tokyo Game Show was last physically staged in 2019, one of the biggest stands at this week’s convention is occupied by a loan provider — for players of ...
Japan’s Contradictory Stance Leaves Yen at Risk of Further Slide
Japan’s increasingly incongruous policy stance aimed at securing both stable growth and inflation is adding to the likelihood of further yen losses, even as officials warn of possible ...
How Naomi Osaka Maintains A Healthy Lifestyle While On The Road
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been vocal about her mental health journey, and recently, she opened up about how she stays healthy while traveling. ( read original story ...)
Japan floats issuance of gov’t bonds for more defense spending
The Japanese government is considering issuing special bonds to achieve a substantial increase in defense spending with an eye to hik ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Corporation reaches tentative agreement with workers threatening to strike
Yokohama Tire Corporation in Salem reached a tentative agreement on Friday with workers who. On Friday afternoon, workers prot ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over murder of Osaka karaoke parlor owner asks for death penalty
A 57-year-old man who went on trial at the Osaka District Court on Friday for killing a 25-year-old woman at the karaoke parlor she owned last year, requested the death penalty when asked if he ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show Was Massive for Xbox Game Pass
Xbox's event during Tokyo Game Show 2022 revealed some big games coming to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service in the near future. ( read original story ...)