Shigeru Ishiba, the former Japanese defence minister running in the ruling party's leadership race, said on Tuesday that a complete exit from deflation is a crucially important task for the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan Now on Track to Open Its First Casino in 2030
Osaka IR, the operator of Japan’s first casino resort, has forfeited its right to withdraw from the project within the next two years. ( read original story ...)
Gala dei Castelli 2024 results: Ackeem Blake defeats Tokyo Olympic Champion Marcell Jacobs in 100m, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn continues dominant run
Gala dei Castelli witnessed remarkable performances from prominent track and field stars, held at the Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona, in Switzerland on September 8 and 9, 2024. ( read original story ...)
Where to Watch and Stream Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers has one season available to watch, with 50 episodes having aired. Tokyo Revengers' only season so far came out in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber reports 18.5% sales increase in first half of 2024
Profitability benefited from declines in raw material costs and logistics expenses and from the weakening of the yen against other currencies. ( read original story ...)
As Japan’s deadly summer heat claims 252 lives in Tokyo, experts warn of long-term threat
Despite government warnings, most victims were elderly residents of Japan’s capital found indoors without air conditioning. ( read original story ...)
After Tokyo governor poll, eyes turn to 2025 assembly election
With Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike securing her third consecutive term in a July election, the focus of metropolitan government officials is now shifting to the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election set for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan premier hopeful Kato calls for stimulus, doubling household income
Katsunobu Kato, Japan's former health minister and a candidate running in the ruling party leadership race, on Tuesday called for compiling a stimulus package to fund spending to boost domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on weak tech shares
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday, weighed down by selling of semiconductor-linked shares and a cautious mood ahead of U.S. inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Starts Removing Melted Nuclear Fuel at Bottom of Fukushima
More than 13 years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan has started to remove a small piece of melted radioactive fuel at the bottom of one of the wrecked reactors ... ( read original story ...)
New Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters Farewell Merchandise Coming Soon to Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland is saying goodbye to Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters with the "Complete the Mission" celebration, including merchandise. ( read original story ...)
The Japan Agenda: The premium travel blueprint journey through Nagoya and beyond
In the previous edition, JNTO went through the Tohoku region, and how its beauty is brought out in the summer. With one-of-a-kind dining experiences and luscious seascapes, they don’t simply plan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Gaien redevelopment under review amid conservation protest
The redevelopment plan for the area around Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo will be reviewed following multiple protests regarding trees that were set to be chopped down, the project's main developer said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Two Liberian men nabbed in fake gold deal in Tokyo
The two are charged with stealing ¥34 million ($237,000) from a 43-year-old secondhand goods dealer in Tokyo in November 2023. ( read original story ...)
OCA elects Randhir Singh president, warns Nagoya on Asian Games preps and backs World Boxing
OCA elects Randhir Singh president, warns Nagoya on Asian Games preps and backs World Boxing An overhead sign is brought down by the trailer from an articulated lorry, which somehow smashed into it on ... ( read original story ...)
Tata Electronics, Tokyo Electron partner to bolster semicon equipment infra
As the construction of these facilities progresses, the company said it was critical to grow partnerships across the entire semiconductor ecosystem, spanning process and design technology, as well as ... ( read original story ...)