Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday, featuring three-dimensional portraits of the founders of financial and female education institutions in an attempt to ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Kiefer Ravena says leaving Shiga for Yokohama a ‘hard’ choice
Kiefer Ravena is looking for a change of pace to better himself and he did just that with his most recent move in the Japan B.League. After a rollercoaster string of seasons with the Shiga Lakes, ... ( read original story ...)
Joke Candidates Are Flooding Tokyo’s Governor Race
Large poster boards promoting candidates for Tokyo’s upcoming gubernatorial election are visible all over the city, but in a historic race where two women are vying for the top post, it’s a host of ... ( read original story ...)
I gave up my dream life in Japan to move to the Netherlands — now, I couldn’t be happier
I'm an American who loved living in Japan until it got lonely. So, I fell in love with the Netherlands used a treaty to get citizenship in Europe. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Yen Notes Have a Story to Tell
The world’s most traded currencies have nothing fresh to say about their nation. These banknotes are bucking that trend. ( read original story ...)
New study reveals significant risk of bankruptcy for Japanese professional football clubs
A new study has revealed that almost two-thirds of football clubs in the top two divisions of Japan's Professional Football League, also known as the J-League, could be at risk of bankruptcy. The work ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s adds Special Grade Garlic Sauce inspired by Japan’s Black Garlic flavor
McDonald's will introduce the Special Grade Garlic Sauce on July 9 inspired by supernatural anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" and Japan's Black Garlic Sauce. ( read original story ...)
Observer’s Guide to Tokyo’s Best Art Galleries
The second edition of Tokyo Gendai opens this week; these are the must-visit galleries to check out after visiting the fair. ( read original story ...)
Celebrity Hairstylist Tokyo Stylez To Headline Docuseries On We TV
Tokyo Stylez, celebrity hairstylist, will be the subject of the We TV docuseries "Wiggin’ Out with Tokyo Stylez." ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Places to Visit in Japan
But if that’s too intimidating, here are 10 of the best places to visit in Japan that you probably haven’t heard of yet. Thanks to the recent FX hit Shōgun, interest in feudal Japan has reached an all ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to relocate, expand Chinese car tire factory
Yokohama Rubber Co. is planning to relocate and expand a passenger tire plant in Hangzhou to a greenfield site in the same city. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Shiga veteran Kiefer Ravena finds new Japan B. League home, signs with Yokohama
Kiefer Ravena, one of the Philippines' pioneering Japan B. League imports, finds a new home with the Yokohama B-Corsairs after three years with the Shiga Lakes ... ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2024: Osaka vs. Navarro Prediction
No. 113-ranked Naomi Osaka will face No. 17 Emma Navarro in Wimbledon Round of 64 on Wednesday, July 3. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff open Wimbledon campaigns in style, injury rules out Sabalenka
By Pritha Sarkar and Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -For the last 50 weeks, Carlos Alcaraz knew the exact date and time he would walk back on Centre Court to open the defence of his Wimbledon title and the Spaniard kept his goosebumps in check on Monday to book his place in the second round. ( read ...
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz cruises in first round at Wimbledon; Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka withdraw
Alcaraz, who won the French Open three weeks ago, defeated Novak Djokovic in last year’s Wimbldeon final but said he was still nervous before Monday’s match. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan To Participate In ‘Tourism EXPO Japan 2024’ In Tokyo
Azerbaijan is set to participate in "Tourism EXPO Japan 2024" (TEJ) in Tokyo, Japan's capital. The State tourism Agency has begun preparations for the event, which will run from September 26-29, ... ( read original story ...)