Japan says a Chinese military intelligence-gathering aircraft entered its territorial airspace off remote islands in the East China Sea on Monday, the first time Tokyo has accused the People’s Liberation Army Air Force of an airspace violation and a new ... ( read original story ...)
We’re Already Mourning the GTA Tokyo Game on PS2 That Never Was
Did you know that Rockstar briefly considered releasing a Grand Theft Auto game set in Tokyo? Speculation about a Japanese edition of the crime sandbox caper has been rife for several years, especially after Take-Two famously filed trademarks for a game ... ( read original story ...)
Paris Olympics Averaged 30.6 Million Viewers, Showcasing 82% Increase from Tokyo
As the dust has settled from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, it has been reported that 30.6 million on average watched the Olympics, representing an 82 percent increase from the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. The number was ... ( read original story ...)
‘Richly decorated weapon’ from Edo Japan unearthed in World War II rubble in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a rare, 17th-century Japanese samurai sword from the wreckage of a cellar that was destroyed during World War II.The team discovered the heavily corroded short sword, ( read original story ...)
Angry Serena Williams had furious row at US Open that left her accusing umpire of sexism and apologizing to Naomi Osaka
However it is the 2018 final at Flushing Meadows between Williams and Naomi Osaka that will go down as one of the most remarkable - but not only for Osaka's breakthrough moment. The Japanese star is back in New York in 2024 - where she was also champion in ... ( read original story ...)
Vespucci symbol of Italy in view of Osaka 2025 says Vattani
(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 27 - The Amerigo Vespucci historic Italian navy training and sailing ship "is a symbol of the Italian system, which we as General Commissariat for Italy at the 2025 Expo Osaka bring as a crew to recount our country, make it better known ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to launch self-driving electric taxi service in Tokyo
TOKYO - On your next visit to Japan, you may wonder why some of its taxi drivers do not have their hands on the steering wheels. In November, Japan-based tech start-up Tier IV will launch the country’s first Level 4 self-driving taxi service. Level 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Look of the Week: Naomi Osaka’s subversive US Open walk-on look reclaims girl power
For her highly-anticipated return to the US Open today, Naomi Osaka is hoping to evoke a touch of magic. The 26-year-old tennis player has revealed one of the competition looks she will wear onto the court — and it might surprise you. While modern tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns Chinese aircraft violation of its airspace
Tokyo condemned the Chinese military plane's incursion as a "serious violation of sovereignty." Japan summoned a Beijing diplomat to protest the surveillance aircraft entering its airspace. Japan on Tuesday lambasted what it said was a violation of its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suspends incentives for 342 agrivoltaic facilities
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said that the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE) has suspended FITs and feed-in premiums (FIPs) for 342 agrivoltaic power plants. The plants reportedly violated the revised Agricultural ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to launch hands-free self-driving EV taxi service in Tokyo
Its vehicles look like sleek grey minivans that will run on demand between Tokyo Teleport Station, Kokusai Tenjijo Station and Miraikan Museum. These taxis will have a person in the driver’s seat, but they will only supervise the vehicle’s autonomous ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan disrupts Japan travel: Cancels flights, shuts down bullet trains
There were also delays on other parts of the high-speed network and local trains, Central Japan Railway and West Japan Railway said. Going forward, some bullet train operations may be cancelled or suspended later this week, depending on the course of the ... ( read original story ...)
Travelling to Japan? Here’s how you can shop tax-free. Know if you’re eligible for it, how to get VAT refunded & more
How do you know if you’re eligible for tax-free shopping in Japan? The biggest difference between tax-free shopping in Japan and the country’s duty-free shops at airports is that you need to meet specific eligibility criteria for the former. ( read original story ...)
Support orgs step in as Japan’s homeless cope with round-the-clock extreme heat
OSAKA -- This summer saw record-breaking heat in Japan. Days of scorching temperatures were followed by "tropical nights," which remained above 25 degrees Celsius. This heat is dangerous for everyone, but how much more unbearable must it be for those ... ( read original story ...)
Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Price in Japan Citing Cost Volatility
Sony Group Corp. is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 in Japan by 19% to nearly ¥80,000 ($550) almost four years into the console’s life cycle. The surprise move comes even as PS5 sales have slowed and Sony is widely expected to refresh its ... ( read original story ...)
Possible Seven & i takeover ‘historic’ for corporate Japan, Artisan’s Herrick says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Seven & i Holdings must act fast to negotiate a takeover bid from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard that has "historic implications", according to a fund manager at activist shareholder Artisan Partners. Couche-Tard, owner of ... ( read original story ...)