Tokyo - At least eight people were wounded in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo on Jan 10, and the assailant is a woman said to be in her 20s, Japanese media said. ( read original story ...)
Woman apprehended after wielding hammer at university campus in Tokyo
According to initial reports, around 10 individuals, including students, sustained injuries, though all are believed to be conscious. ( read original story ...)
Hammer attack at university in Tokyo wounds at least 8; woman arrested
Tokyo - At least eight people were wounded in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo on Jan 10, with the suspect apprehended, Japanese media said. All the wounded people are conscious, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Ready for sakura season? Japan releases first forecast for 2025
Planning a trip to Japan this year? Go during spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom! Lucky for you, the sakura forecast is out. Japan's blooming spectacle attracts global tourists, and ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Results of scan ‘not fantastic’ but Osaka to play in Melbourne
Two-times Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka is confident she will play her opening match against Caroline Garcia at the Grand Slam even though the results of a scan on her abdominal injury were not ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka reveals split with rapper boyfriend: ‘Really glad our paths crossed’
Tennis star Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae have split, she announced on Monday. The two have been together for nearly six years and have a daughter together. ( read original story ...)
Racing circuit, resort ideas eyed for Osaka Expo site development
Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said Thursday the city and Osaka Prefecture have narrowed down the options for the future development o ... ( read original story ...)
56% of Tokyo women and 15% of men groped on trains
More than 50 percent of women in Tokyo have fallen victim to “chikan” groping while riding on or waiting for trains, usually without any consequences for the perpetrator, a survey shows. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning as Uniqlo operator drops after earnings
Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning, weighed down by the selling of Nikkei heavyweight Fast Retailing after the earnings results of the Uniqlo clothing chain operator showed a sluggish performance in ... ( read original story ...)
How to spend 2 PERFECT days in Sapporo (EPIC Cliff Beach House!)
I found the COOLEST Airbnb in Hokkaido! This beach house should definitely be on your Hokkaido must-do list because it is spectacular! Here's a like at this beautiful, hidden part of Japan + a whole ... ( read original story ...)
Curling: Japan nationals sweeping into big city for 1st time
Japan's national curling championships will be staged in a big city for the first time next month, with Yokohama hosting as part of e ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pavilion to exhibit Mars meteorite at Osaka Expo
The meteorite, collected by an Antarctic research expedition in 2000, will be shown to the public for the first time at the expo. ( read original story ...)
Japan November household spending falls as price pressures persist
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending fell at a slower pace than expected in November, government data showed on Friday, but the broader consumption trend remained soft, ... ( read original story ...)
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea's Hyundai Motor said on Friday it will introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market dominated by local auto giants with established hybrid petrol-electric ... ( read original story ...)
Japan November household spending falls 0.4% y/y
Japanese household spending fell 0.4% in November from a year earlier, internal affairs ministry data showed on Friday. That compared with the median market forecast for a 0.6% decline. On a ... ( read original story ...)
From Japan to St. Lucia, here’s where airfare is falling in 2025
International airfare is falling this year over last, while domestic U.S. tickets are more expensive, according to Hopper. Airlines have increased capacity to popular destinations like Japan from the U. ( read original story ...)