Temperatures are cooling in Japan, but interest in visiting shows no signs of abating, as autumn arrivals continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels. ( read original story ...)
Head of key Japan opposition party admits extra-marital affair
Yuichiro Tamaki, the head of the Japanese opposition party that has emerged as kingmaker as lawmakers select the next prime minister on Monday, said a tabloid report about his extra-marital affair was ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested on suspicion of groping teenage girl on subway in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of indecent assault after he allegedly groped a teenage girl on a subway train. According to police, the incident occurred at ... ( read original story ...)
Man found dead on Osaka Pref coast with ankles bound by tape
Police in Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture, are investigating the death of a man who was found dead on a tetrapod, with his ankles bound by tape. According to police, the body was found at around 10 p.m ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large
Even so, Ishiba then faces the prospect of running a fragile minority government as protectionist Donald Trump regains control in Japan's main ally the U.S., tensions rise with rivals China and North ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minor party head apologizes for “uterus removal” remark
In his YouTube channel program streamed Friday themed on declining birthrate, Naoki Hyakuta, novelist and leader of the Conservative Party of Japan, said there is a hypothetical idea, which he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan residents invest in US venture releasing aerosols to ‘cool Earth’ despite criticism
Several Japanese residents invested in a U.S. venture touting to cool the Earth by spreading aerosols in the sky and artificially ... ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific to mount direct flights to Sapporo
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can reach Sapporo through direct flights again, but this time with low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific, marking the airline’s fifth destination in Japan. Cebu Pacific, ... ( read original story ...)
18 United Airlines Passengers Sickened From Suspected Food Poisoning During Tokyo-Bound Flight
Several United Airlines passengers traveling between Guam and Tokyo on Friday were confronted with an unwanted surprise after becoming ill during a flight to Tokyo. While the exact origins of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor to run for Diet on new conservative group’s ticket
NAGOYA—Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura said Oct. 1 he will run in the Lower House election as a candidate of the Conservative Party of Japan, a year-old organization founded mainly by novelist ... ( read original story ...)
Japan researchers to see if skin vibration boosts mental health
A team of researchers, including from Japan, will begin a clinical study later this month to study whether transmitting vibration to ... ( read original story ...)
Fire Breaks Out on Japan Navy Ship, Cause Under Investigation
TOKYO (Reuters) - A fire broke out on a Japanese Self-Defence Forces ship on Sunday, with national broadcaster NHK reporting that one crew member was hospitalised due to smoke inhalation. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka On Being Inspired By Co-Designing A Jewelry Drop With This Etsy Seller
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has a keen eye on and off the court. Osaka is partnering with online marketplace Etsy to serve up a special holiday gift guide showcasing unique and creative items. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to enhance support for truant children
As the number of truant students continues to rise, the Education Ministry aims to secure more support personnel. ( read original story ...)
Where does the smell of rain come from? Japan weather expert explains
Many of us can seemingly detect two distinct odors that occur along with precipitation: one when rain begins to patter and another as it cont ( read original story ...)
Praying inside the belly of a great white whale at church in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture; architect Togo Murano’s legacy
A giant white whale is swimming leisurely, its tail raised high, through a residential area in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, with the blue sky as the ocean and flowing clouds as white-capped waves. ( read original story ...)