Shinjuku is a place also known as 4th Ward and Sui Ishida. It was shown in Tokyo Ghoul with many other locations like Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Scramble Crossing etc. A famous Tokyo place that played a very important part in Tokyo Revengers. It was more like a character than being a place in the film. ( ...
Lawyer for American charged in Japan’s trial of ex-Nissan exec Ghosn appeals for ‘justice’
The six-year-old criminal case of Greg Kelly, an American ensnared in the scandal of Nissan’s former boss Carlos Ghosn has turned a page in a Japanese court, with the judge promising a verdict in ... ( read original story ...)
Lawson to open convenience stores of the ‘future’ next spring in Tokyo
Lawson and its owners, major trading house Mitsubishi and telecommunications carrier KDDI, said Wednesday they will open convenience stores of the "future" that utilize digital technology in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle seeking $2.1 billion market value for Japan’s Rigaku in IPO, sources say
Japan's Rigaku, a maker of X-ray testing tools backed by buyout firm Carlyle Group, is preparing for a domestic initial public offering (IPO) in October, two sources familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Japan faces bear spray shortage as attacks rise, residents turn to ineffective alternatives
The shortage is due to increased bear encounters and the high cost of imported bear spray Japan is facing a shortage of bear sprays as more residents resort to self-defence amid rising deaths and ... ( read original story ...)
10-Year-Old Student Is Stabbed Near Japanese School in China
The child was wounded and a 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said. Other Japanese schools in China warned parents and students to be cautious. ( read original story ...)
Seven quasi-gang members arrested for obstructing Apple store in Tokyo
They are believed to have been seeking to purchase many iPhone 15 handsets at the store in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward for resale. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to start 2025 season in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will start her 2025 season at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland in January. ( read original story ...)
Japan May Beat the US to Install Its First Female Leader
Japan has a female candidate among the frontrunners to become prime minister in a vote this month, raising the possibility that a nation known for lagging on diversity may appoint its first woman ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stock Futures Rise as Yen Pares Gain, Traders Await BOJ
Japanese stock futures edged higher as the yen pared its gains after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned against assuming large rate cuts will continue. Investors are also awaiting the Bank ... ( read original story ...)
A shooting near my son’s daycare center prompted us to move from California to Japan. I feel safer here.
Genie Doi has seen 5-year-olds going to the mall on their own and says it took time to get used to how independent kids are encouraged to be in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reacts hilariously in response to ‘overuse of bows’ fashion-ick after sporting similar outfit at US Open 2024
Naomi Osaka hilariously reacted to a fashion ick about the "overuse of bows." The Japanese star had previously turned heads with her bow-themed outfit at the 2024 US Open. ( read original story ...)
Air Force Will Start Deploying Ospreys Within Weeks After Safety Checks Triggered by Deadly Japan Crash
The news comes less than a year after a deadly November CV-22 Osprey crash in Japan that claimed the lives of eight airmen. ( read original story ...)
Japan Photo Journal: Harvest moon rises behind Yokohama Ferris wheel
The harvest moon is seen radiantly rising in the evening sky behind a Ferris wheel car at the Yokohama Cosmo World amusement park in the city's Minato・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Former world No 1 Naomi Osaka confirmed for 2025 ASB Classic in big recruitment coup for Auckland tournament
Naomi Osaka is coming back to the ASB Classic.The former world No 1 – who is on the comeback trail after taking time out for the birth of daughter Shai – has been confirmed for the Auckland tournament ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Nagoya win 3-0 to end Niigata’s 6-game unbeaten run
Nagoya Grampus cruised to a 3-0 home win over Albirex Niigata in the J-League first division on Wednesday, ending the visitors' six-game unbeaten run. The win moved Nagoya up to ninth on 40 points, ... ( read original story ...)