China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a ( read original story ...)
‘The Boyfriend,’ Japan’s first same-sex reality show, hopes to normalize LGBTQ romance in the country
Socially conservative Japan seems to be in no rush to follow its neighbors in East Asia and roll out the pink carpet to the LGBTQ community or recognize same-sex marriages. But where the Japanese entertainment industry is slowly heading, ( read original story ...)
Man acquitted of fraud sues Japan gov’t claiming prosecutors hid evidence to convict him
A man who was acquitted of fraud has sued the Japanese government claiming that prosecutors hid evidence inconvenient to them in alleging hi・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Dump Matsumoto and the Crush Gals: The real-life icons behind Netflix’s ‘The Queen of Villains’
Get ready to grapple with one of the most pivotal eras in professional wrestling history, now finally getting the Netflix treatment in The Queen of Villains. The Japanese semi-biographical drama, ... ( read original story ...)
Man allegedly breaks into Osaka Pref. apartment after guessing door code from fingerprints
A-27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a woman's apartment in Osaka Prefecture by deducing the entry code from the・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan celebrates as Ohtani becomes the first major leaguer to reach 50-50 milestone
Shohei Ohtani's feat of becoming the first major leaguer with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season was met with extra editions of newspapers for fans to read on their way to work. ( read original story ...)
Japan to issue 2025 Osaka Expo gold coin for $1863
Japan Finance Ministry said it will issue commemorative 10000 yen US70 gold coins for the upcoming 2025 World Expo in Osaka with a price tag of ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Ex-Coach Extends Surprising Offer to Coco Gauff as He Sparks Speculation Amid Major Tennis Season Changes
"It's not the summer that I want" - Coco Gauff's first reaction after she failed to defend her title at the US Open. The post Naomi Osaka's Ex-Coach Extends Surprising Offer to Coco Gauff as He Sparks Speculation Amid Major Tennis Season Changes appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Joins Methanol Fueling Project
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company has joined the methanol fueling project in Yokohama, Japan under which it will work on a simulation of methanol bunkering from Kokuka Sangyo’s methanol bunkering vessel ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Boyfriend,’ Japan’s First Same-Sex Reality Show, Hopes to Normalize LGBTQ Romance in the Country: ‘Hey, They’re Just Like Us’
Netflix's Japanese same-sex reality show ‘The Boyfriend’ delivers a carefully calculated normality and moves the needle as a result. ( read original story ...)
Japan electronics company: walkie-talkie used in Hezbollah attacks discontinued 10 years ago
Japanese wireless communication equipment-maker Icom said Thursday it cannot confirm whether a walkie-talkie used in the explosive attacks against Hezbollah was related to the company, noting the production and sales of that device and its battery were discontinued about a decade ago. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka To Begin 2025 Tennis Season At ASB Classic In Auckland
Former world no. 1 Naomi Osaka will begin her 2025 season at the ASB Classic in Auckland, as she returns to the city for the first time in eight years. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro, Rigaku set stage for $3 billion Japan IPOs as listings gather pace
Japan's Tokyo Metro and Rigaku on Friday kicked off the processes to launch a combined $3.1 billion in initial public offerings (IPOs) next month, according to term sheets, as the local capital ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan Reached Consensus in Aug on Fukushima Water Discharge, CCTV Says
BEIJING (Reuters) - China and Japan reached a consensus in August on the discharge of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, Chinese state television CCTV reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to ‘hibernate’ until political dust settles, says strategist
Masahiko Loo of State Street Global Advisors gives his take on how Japanese politics and the Fed's surprise 50 basis point rate cut affects the Bank of Japan's next move. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rigaku aims to raise up to $888 million in IPO, term sheet says
Japan's Rigaku, which makes X-ray testing tools, is aiming to raise up to $888 million in its initial public offering in Tokyo, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters. Rigaku, owned by private equity firm Carlye Group, ( read original story ...)