Service journalism reporter Brianna Taylor visits Osaka-Ya at 2215 10th St., Sacramento on July 24, 2023, with $25. The family business was established in 1963 and has since served Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Pokemon Go Fest 2023 takes over Osaka: Know the dates, ticket prices, more
The highly anticipated Pokemon Go Fest has begun in Osaka, Japan, marking the continuation of its annual tradition. Niantic, the developer behind the popular game, introduced the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has millions of cheap abandoned homes. Here’s what to know before you buy one.
Government subsidies and low costs are attracting foreigners, but buyers should be aware of potential renovation costs and uncertain resale values. ( read original story ...)
Norway vs. Japan time, odds, lines: Soccer expert reveals Women’s World Cup picks, Round of 16 predictions
SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green locked in his FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 picks and prediction for Japan vs. Norway on Saturday in the knockout stage ( read original story ...)
Inside the seafood restaurants in Japan where guests catch their own fish for dinner – so would you have the stomach for it?
There are quirky restaurants in Japan that give you a chance to find out the answer ... but it shut down after less than two years in business. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a tiny model of Tokyo could help the city’s development
The aim of the 1:1,000 scale replica is to understand the capital’s long history and how it can adapt for future needs, including more greenery and less congestion. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals what led to her 2021 French Open press conference decision
At the time, Osaka was ranked at No 2 in the world and coming off her fourth Grand Slam title captured at the 2021 Australian Open. After winning her French Open first-round match, Osaka conducted a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opens Up on Mental Health Awareness
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, bravely shares her realization of grappling with mental health issues, inspiring millions as she confronted her struggles with depression and anxiety. ( read original story ...)
This futuristic translation device is now helping foreigners navigate Tokyo’s metro
A Japanese railway company has begun testing an automated translation display that would help non-Japanese speaking commuters navigate Tokyo’s railway system. What it does: Developed by printing company Toppan, the VoiceBiz UCDisplay is a 40-centimeter ... ( read original story ...)
Fans of YouTuber IShowSpeed gather outside Tokyo hospital to show support amid his illness
Fans of 18-year-old YouTuber IShowSpeed gathered outside a hospital in Tokyo to show support amid his ongoing illness. About his illness: Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, was rushed to the hospital last weekend after suffering a “deadly” headache and a swollen eye. ( read original story ...)
Air Japan To Launch Operations With Tokyo Narita-Bangkok Route
AirJapan will begin its operations with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet serving the route between Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Japan is set to have a new airline next year. AirJapan will enter service ... ( read original story ...)
Wet Paint in the Wild: Artist Lauren Quin Opens a New Show at Blum and Poe in Tokyo and Dines on Sushi at Every Opportunity
Welcome to Wet Paint in the Wild, the freewheeling—and free!—spinoff of Artnet News Pro’s beloved Wet Paint gossip column, where we give art-world insiders a disposable camera to chronicle their lives on the circuit. To read the latest Wet Paint column, click here (members only). ( read original story ...)
Few top-listed Japan firms have 30% female directors, report says
Only 68 companies on the Prime Market Index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange have 30% or more women represented on the board, the Nikkei daily has reported.
Japan finance watchdog vows wide probe into insurers after price-fixing allegations
The FSA has ordered Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance to report on internal investigations into alleged ...
Japan set to host next TICAD in Yokohama in 2025
Japan's government plans to host the next Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, in Yokohama in 2025. ( read original story ...)
Japan to host Iran’s foreign minister, tell Tehran to cut weapon supply to Russia, TBS reports
Iran's foreign minister Amir Abdollahian will visit Japan on Sunday and meet his Japanese counterpart and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, broadcaster TBS reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)