Nuclear power will be essential if Japan is to reach its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the country’s energy minister has told the Financial Times, saying that power shortages this winter ... ( read original story ...)
Former Green Beret accuses US of ‘betrayal’ in OK’ing extradition to Japan in smuggling case
A U.S. Army Special Forces veteran accused, along with his son, of smuggling former Nissan Motor Co. Chair Carlos Ghosn out of Japan in a box is imploring U.S. officials to block their extradition. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first permanent urban ropeway to open in Yokohama from April
It is no secret that Japan prides itself on its transportation industry. If you’ve been to Japan it’s highly unlikely that you’ve missed an opportunity to use at least one of the many hundreds of ... ( read original story ...)
COVID shuts down the cute in Tokyo
Posted . A famous cafe in Tokyo symbolic of Japan's widely-celebrated 'kawaii' cute culture shut its doors for good on Sunday, in t ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka buys a share of the North Carolina Courage
Home; Tennis News; WTA Tennis; Naomi Osaka bought a share of North Carolina Courage. The Japanese decided to invest in Steve Malik's club, who he said: "No one better than Osaka c ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi, restoration of democracy in Myanmar
Japan called on Myanmar on Monday to release Aung San Suu Kyi and others arrested after the military seized power from a democratically elected government, adding it had long supported democracy in ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan expresses ‘serious concern’ about Myanmar
The Latest on the military takeover in Myanmar (all times local): 5:40 p.m. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi expressed “serious concern” ... ( read original story ...)
toshihiko shibuya casts colored reflections with winter art installation in japan
japanese artist toshihiko shibuya continues to create art alongside nature with the 13th edition of his ongoing ‘snow pallet’ series. this winter shibuya has installed 70 colo ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka cites Serena Williams, Billie Jean King as inspirations for investment in soccer team
Naomi Osaka said it was Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, and also her boyfriend, who influenced her decision to become part-owner of women's soccer te ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka says Serena, Billie Jean inspired her US soccer investment
Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, along with Naomi Osaka's boyfriend, influenced the three-time Grand Slam winner's decision to become part-owner of soccer team North Carolina Courage, she ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan official dismissed, defied virus emergency
A Japanese vice education minister has been dismissed from his Cabinet post over his recent visit at an expensive Tokyo hostess club ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Expected to Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency: Sources
Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency on Tuesday to fight the spread of COVID-19 for Tokyo and other areas, three sources with knowledge of the legal procedures said on Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Psychedelic hues of Tokyo’s ‘kawaii’ cafe doused by pandemic
An iconic cafe and show venue that symbolises Japan's "kawaii" pop culture, and is beloved by tourists and celebrities, has shut its doors in Tokyo, the capital, after business dried up following the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s COVID-19 cases hit 100,000 after 393 infections recorded on Feb. 1
The Japanese capital recorded 393 coronavirus cases on Feb. 1, taking its overall infection numbers past 100,000 since the first case was rep ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Undaunted by pandemic, South Sudan athletes in Japan fix eyes on the prize
UK-OLYMPICS-2020-SOUTH-SUDAN:Olympics: Undaunted by pandemic, South Sudan athletes in Japan fix eyes on the prize ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama budgets US$3.4mln in 2021 for casino tilt
Japan’s Yokohama (pictured) announced on Friday its city-council draft budget for financial-year 2021, including JPY360 million (US$3.4 million) for work related to the city’s effort at getting a ... ( read original story ...)