When it comes to steamin’ hot serves of ramen, Sydney’s full of winners. But there’s a new bowl in Haymarket ditching the broth that’s well worth your time, too. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s BluEarth-FE tires to be original equipment for the Honda FREED
Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its BluEarth-FE AE30 tires as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for use on the automaker’s new compact ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka court grants refugee status to African man persecuted over homosexuality
The Osaka District Court on July 4 recognized an African man in his 30s who fled to Japan from his own country fearing persecution for his ho ( read original story ...)
Japan faces shortage of almost a million foreign workers in 2040, think tank says
Japan faces a shortage of almost one million foreign workers in 2040 if the government wants to achieve its economic growth goals as the population dwindles, an estimate from a state-backed think tank showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix reaches all-time high as Asia-Pacific markets open higher
The Topix crossed its all time high of 2,886.50, previously set in December 1989. Investors will assess data out Thursday including Hong Kong business activity and Australian trade numbers. Japanese companies have delivered the largest wage hikes in three decades this year, ( read original story ...)
Male mosquitoes recognize female ‘flight tones’ to avoid crossbreeding: Japan researchers
Male mosquitoes can discern from among females of the same species by the sound of their wings to avoid crossbreeding, a team of researchers ... ( read original story ...)
Emma Navarro’s mental notes help her beat former No. 1 Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon
Emma Navarro has eliminated former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon's third round. The 19th-seeded Navarro won 6-4, 6-1 at Centre Court on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits east of Tokyo, no tsunami warning
The quake originated off the eastern coast of Chiba at a depth of around 50 kilometers Tokyo: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 jolted Chiba Prefecture, east of the Japanese capital, ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Tokyo, no tsunami threat
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 has struck near Tokyo. There is no threat of tsunami. The quake occurred at 12:12 p.m. on Thursday, Japan time. Tremors registering four on the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and surrounding prefectures brace for intense heat
Officials in Japan are calling on people in Tokyo and four prefectures near the capital to brace for intense heat as the mercury continues to rise along with the risk of heatstroke. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to send dozens of advanced fighter jets to Japan amid growing Asia tensions
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will deploy dozens of advanced fighter jets to multiple bases in Japan as part of a modernization plan amid growing tensions with China, North Korea and Russia. ( read original story ...)
Bereaved families sue operator over 2022 deadly boat accident off Hokkaido
Bereaved families of victims of an accident caused by the Kazu I sightseeing tour boat off Hokkaido in 2022 sued the boat’s operator and its president for damages on Wednesday (July 3). ( read original story ...)
A station a day on Tokyo’s teeming Yamanote Line
In service since 1885, the Yamanote is Tokyo's most important and most famous train line, with millions cramming into the 35-kilometre (22-mile) route's distinctive green carriages every day. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top court orders government to compensate disabled people who were forcibly sterilized
In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen victims who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Topix stock index surpasses 1989 levels to hit record high
Tokyo's Topix stock index logged an all-time high in early trading Thursday, boosted by technology shares that tracked advances by th ... ( read original story ...)
Topix Joins Nikkei at Record High as Japan’s Stocks Extend Rally
Japan’s Topix stock index powered past its bubble-era peak to a record high, as the buying momentum spread beyond a narrow set of stocks and underscored the firm foundations of the rally. ( read original story ...)