BRIELLE BARTOLOME clinched two gold medals to lead 15 other young practitioners who clinched medals in the recent Sports Jiu-jitsu International Federation World Championship in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Low-cost airline adds Houston to Tokyo route for under $350
Japan-based budget airline ZIPAIR will add a Houston-to-Tokyo flight starting March 4, 2025. The route will fly between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) four days a week. ( read original story ...)
It’s Tokyo’s Turn To Be On ‘Liz Truss Lettuce’ Watch
It took Japan’s new prime minister five tries to get the job. But Shigeru Ishiba’s fifth run is looking like anything but a charm for Asia’s second-biggest economy. ( read original story ...)
4.5-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Chiba, east of Tokyo: JMA
TOKYO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 struck Japan's Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, the weather agency said on Monday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at 7:46 p.m. local time at a depth of 70 km, measuring 3 on Japan's seismic intensity scale which ...
Zipair Introduces New US-Tokyo Flights With Fares From $333 One-Way
Starting in March 2025, budget airline Zipair will offer four weekly flights from Houston to Tokyo, providing an affordable option for travelers and strengthening business ties between the two cities. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro’s IPO Set to Raise $2.3 Billion in Japan’s Biggest Listing in Six Years
Tokyo Metro Co.’s initial public offering has raised ¥348.6 billion ($2.3 billion) after the company priced shares at the top of the marketed range, people familiar with the matter said, in a show of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to explore next-generation floating wind energy technology off nation’s coast: ‘A pressing need’
China, Norway, and the U.K. have been at the forefront of the tech, with China designing turbines that can withstand the might of extreme weather events. China's OceanX, the world's largest floating ... ( read original story ...)
Lys vs. Osorio Serrano Prediction: WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 2024
Lys vs. Osorio Serrano match prediction and H2H stats for WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024, October 14, 2024. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Season Goes from Bad to Worse as Injury Puts Tokyo Open in Doubt: ‘It’s Worse Than I Thought’
Naomi Osaka’s comeback season has been anything but smooth. Once hailed as one of the tennis world’s brightest stars, the 4-time Grand Slam champion is now facing her toughest opponent yet: her own body. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s effect on the Socceroos’ coaching ranks
Australian football's ties to Hiroshima run deep, as former teammates Tony Popovic and Hajime Moriyasu prepare to lead their nations in a crucial Asian qualification clash. ( read original story ...)
Japan yakuza boss caught in finger-chopping insurance fraud scheme
A senior member of one of Japan’s most notorious yakuza groups, Yamaguchi-gumi, has been arrested on suspicion of trying to defraud the country’s ( read original story ...)
507 people in Japan set world record for pointing up in air at same time
Five-hundred and seven people pointing in the air here on Oct. 13 were recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest number to do so at ( read original story ...)
John Riel Casimero Halts Saul Sanchez In 1st Round, One Day After Blowing Weight
John Riel Casimero had a much easier time in the ring than he did with the scale. The former three-division titlist salvaged a near-disastrous weekend with a first-round knockout of Saul Sanchez. ( read original story ...)
John Riel Casimero returns with first-round TKO of Saul Sanchez
Junior featherweight John Riel Casimero might be back in the win column, though questions about his professionalism remain. After two failed attempts to make weight on Saturday, Oct. 12, Casimero ... ( read original story ...)
This Snoopy Museum In Tokyo Has Large Replicas & Cute Merch Of All Things Snoopy
Located in the vibrant Minami-Machida Grandberry Park in Tokyo, the Snoopy Museum Tokyo offers a unique and immersive opportunity to step into the world of Charles M. Schulz's beloved creation. The museum is filled with original comic strips, rare collectibles, and animations that bring the Peanuts world to life ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s BluEarth-Van RY55 tires coming factory-equipped on Honda’s mini-EV, N-VAN e:
Yokohama Rubber’s BluEarth-Van RY55 tires coming factory-equipped on Honda’s mini-EV, N-VAN e: ... ( read original story ...)