It was the 1990s when a pair of Japanese butchers climbed aboard an airplane and travelled some 8,000 kilometres to visit a family-owned pork plant in rural Alberta. The local owners of Sunterra Farms ... ( read original story ...)
Graffiti spotted in Tokyo could be Banksy artwork – maybe
A piece of graffiti found at a monorail station in Tokyo, Japan, could be the work of British artist Banksy, say local officials. The drawing bears resemblance to a famous Banksy painting "Umbrella ra... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bars Women From Taking Part in Emperor’s Throne Handover
Japan will exclude all female members of the imperial household from participating in one of the key rituals during the throne’s handover from Emperor Akihito to his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito, ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to Launch Seasonal Sapporo Flights in December
In time for the winter season, Finnair will be starting a new seasonal service from Helsinki to Sapporo, Japan. Operated by an Airbus A330-300, the route will be offered twice a week from December 15, ... ( read original story ...)
Whether she likes it or not, Naomi Osaka is a bona fide star
Osaka is now ranked No. 4 in the world and her game intimidates players like Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia, whom she beat 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday afternoon at Margaret Court Arena. When presented with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to cease in-country assembly of F-35 jets
The ATLA spokesperson referred Defense News to Japan’s Defense Ministry when asked why Japan will stop local assembly and checkout for its F-35s. The ministry has yet to respond to inquiries. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka coy on niggle after reaching third round
MELBOURNE: U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka called for the trainer and took a tablet during her dominant second round win over unseeded Slovenian Tamara Zidansek at the Australian Open on Thursday but d... ( read original story ...)