The operator of Tokyo Disneyland on Friday apologized after clips of Minnie Mouse having her skirt lifted by another character during a recent Christmas parade went viral on social media, with some ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s LGBTQ district sees surge in new bars: ‘Ni-chome is special’
Though clusters of LGBTQ bars are opening elsewhere in Tokyo, most would-be tenants insist on properties officially within Ni-chome. Even crossing a street that forms a boundary to another area is a ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo Cancels Live 2024 Tokyo and Postpones Esports Events
Nintendo has made the tough decision to cancel its highly anticipated Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo event, in addition to postponing other events. ( read original story ...)
Shocking Study Finds Electric Eels Can Alter DNA of Creatures Around Them
A new study has made a shocking revelation about electric eels. Researchers say the electrical zaps of these freshwater creatures are able to transform the DNA of animals around them, Knewz.com has ... ( read original story ...)
Mystery: Thousands of tons of dead fish wash up on Japan’s northern coast
Thousands of tons of dead fish were found on the northern coast of Japan and no one seems to know why. The sardines and mackerels were found on an over half-mile stretch of beach in Hakodate, Hokkaido ... ( read original story ...)
Kewell in frame after Muscat steps down at Yokohama F. Marinos
Kevin Muscat has stepped down as coach of Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos, the club said, with reports on Friday linking fellow Australian Harry Kewell to the job. Tough-tackling former ... ( read original story ...)
Bear attacks in Japan are at a record high. Climate change and an aging population are making the problem worse
Seishi Sato had an ominous feeling when he saw something rustling in a bush during a recent stroll in a forest in northern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida plans to replace chief cabinet secretary Matsuno -report
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to replace Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno amid media reports he had received unreported political funds, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Four-Time Grand Slam Singles Winner Naomi Osaka Traded Her Tennis Skirt for Stunning Swimwear in Malibu
Naomi Osaka was photographed by Yu Tsai in Malibu, Calif. Swimsuit by Louis Vuitton x Naomi Osaka. Dress by Michael Schmidt. Earrings by Ana Khouri. Naomi Osaka was photographed by Yu Tsai in Malibu, ... ( read original story ...)
Casino Construction Gets Underway For First Casino In Japan
After several years of delays, construction on Japan’s first casino has now begun in Osaka. The $8.1 billion project is being built on the reclaimed island of Yumeshima, located in Osaka Bay. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s return puts ‘no-coiner’ critics in an awkward spot
The recent crypto collapse produced a cottage industry of "no coiners" whose position looks less convincing of late.
To Profit From Crypto, You Must Take a Long-Term View
In the notoriously volatile world of bitcoin and ethereum, investors should adopt a dollar-cost averaging strategy.
Elon Musk responds to Elizabeth Warren’s crypto comments
Elon Musk, a noted crypto enthusiast, even jumped into the fray, commenting on a post claiming that Warren — who, again, has committed her political career to regulating banks — "loves ...
Sea creature with 328 tentacles found suctioned to rock in Japan. It’s a new species
The gnome sea pen is about 4.6 inches long and shaped similar to a leafy plant, researchers said and photos show. The animal has a central stalk covered in 41 polyps and a “sucker-like” base structure ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Thousands of dead fish mysteriously wash up on beach
Thousands of dead fish have washed up on a beach in northern Japan. Tons of mostly sardines and mackerel were discovered on more than a kilometre of sand stretching across the shores of Hakodate, ... ( read original story ...)
Fact Check: Online list of Japan’s ‘restrictions on Islam’ includes false claims
A graphic listing numerous false and unsupported restrictions purportedly enforced by Japan on Islam and Muslims is being shared online. ( read original story ...)