Now the Akamon Gate, the distinctive red gate on the University of Tokyo’s campus in central Tokyo, itself is in danger of collapse. Seismic experts have deemed that the gate, which dates back nearly 200 years, has weakened to the point where it could collapse in a major earthquake or typhoon-strength winds. ( read original ...
Naomi Osaka’s Ex-Coach Leads the Charge to End Iga Swiatek’s Misery as Major Journalist Dissects Potential Coaching Options
Iga Swiatek's coaching woes seem to be dragging on, keeping fans and experts guessing. The post Naomi Osaka's Ex-Coach Leads the Charge to End Iga Swiatek's Misery as Major Journalist Dissects ... ( read original story ...)
Famous red gate at University of Tokyo said in danger of collapse in case of earthquake or strong wind; reinforcement work planned
TOKYO: Generations of the nation’s top scholars and leaders have passed through it on their way to building an advanced society. Now the Akamon Gate, the distinctive red gate on the University of Tokyo’s campus in central Tokyo, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo go-kart rental manager sent to prosecutors over traffic law violation
Tokyo police have referred a 40-year-old male manager of a go-kart rental company in the capital to prosecutors for allegedly violating traffic laws by renting out karts to two foreign tourists without valid licenses. ( read original story ...)
Japan hands out free flights to visitors amid global overtourism fears: ‘Doesn’t make sense’
The carrier said that the goal of the promotion is to promote Japan’s more off-the-beaten-bath locales. The deal is available to people traveling from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Australia, ... ( read original story ...)
Kanye West ‘homeless’ in Tokyo, claims journalist
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is embracing a new chapter in Tokyo, but he’s not settling down with permanent roots, according to music journalist Touré. ( read original story ...)
Degrees of Change: Japan’s Universities Shaping a Global Workforce
JUE combines English-language programs with Japanese-centric courses, preparing students to enter the workforce with both local and global business knowledge. "We want them to merge into and become ... ( read original story ...)
Japan University of Economics: Blending Tradition with Global Vision
With Japan facing a series of urgent challenges, including an aging population and growing domestic labor shortages, universities are set to play a crucial role in turning the country's fortunes ... ( read original story ...)
Red auroras paint the sky in northern Japan’s Hokkaido
SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- Auroras were observed in many areas of Hokkaido, Japan's northern main island, early Friday morning. According to an astronomical observatory in Nayoro in northern Hokkaido, red ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reacts as Nobel Peace Prize awarded to atomic bomb survivors group Nihon Hidankyo
Hidankyo's Hiroshima branch chairperson, Tomoyuki Mimaki, who was standing by for the announcement, cheered and teared up when he received the news. ( read original story ...)
USTMA elects Yokohama Tire’s Jeff Barna as board chair
As chair, Barna succeeds Alexis Garcin, president and CEO of Michelin North America, Inc., who is stepping down from the USTMA board. ( read original story ...)
Japan is giving free flights to international tourists, but it may backfire
Japan Airlines is giving free domestic flights for international tourists, but experts warn it may worsen overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan’s Mitsui prepares a comeback to precious metals trading, sources say
Japan's Mitsui & Co plans to re-enter global precious metals trading to hedge client risk after a nine-year absence, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nihon Hidankyo wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Passenger on Osaka train suffers suspected chemical burn after sitting on wet seat
A passenger riding an Osaka Metro Co. train suffered a suspected chemical burn on Oct. 10 after sitting on a wet seat.A station attendant cal・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nuclear Survivors Group Nihon Hidankyo Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic-bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the group, ... ( read original story ...)