A fragment believed to be from an explosive device that was thrown at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he was preparing to give an election ca･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Investors seek to break through Japan Inc’s ‘value trap’
Corporate governance in Japan has suddenly become a cause celebre, rousing the world's third-largest stock market out of decades of lethargy and drawing in hordes of foreign investors. Japan's stock ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ keeps upbeat economic view on seven of Japan’s nine regions
The Bank of Japan maintained its upbeat economic assessment for most regions on Thursday, saying wage hikes were broadening, underscoring its conviction that the country was on a path to sustainably ... ( read original story ...)
On this day, Apr 20, 1943: One year later, Tokyo raid story told
The aircraft carrier Hornet was the "Shangri-La" from which 16 American bombers under Maj. Gen. James H. (Jimmy) ... ( read original story ...)
On this day, Apr 20, 1943: Japan’s version of Tokyo raid is different story
Japan gave Tuesday what purported to be the story of the American raid on Tokyo April 18, 1942, in a statement by Maj. ( read original story ...)
French tourist in Japan arrested for punching woman in the face
A French tourist was arrested for physically assaulting a woman in Roppongi, Japan. Charlie Evan, a 23-year-old French national, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of punching a woman in the face and leaving her injured on the streets of Tokyo's Minato ward. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo resident is apologizing to Salt Lake for her country’s Olympic ‘bid pushers.’ Here’s why
Salt Lake City's Olympic bid has a big fan in Sapporo — even though the Japanese city could end up being all that's standing in the way of the Utah capital hosting the 2034 Winter Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan logs trade deficit in March for 20th straight month
Japan posted a trade deficit for a 20th consecutive month in March, reflecting the effects of a weak yen and high energy prices. ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands results beat Wall Street estimates
The logo of Las Vegas Sands Corp is pictured at the Japan IR EXPO in Yokohama, Japan January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ... ( read original story ...)
US trade envoy visits Tokyo, suggests country needs to deepen trade ties with Japan
Katherine Tai, a top United States trade envoy, believes the U.S. has to deepen trade ties with Japan. Tai met with Japan's foreign minister to discuss making supply chains. ( read original story ...)
Conn. Mom of 3 Goes Missing in Japan While on ‘Bucket List’ Solo Trip: ‘We Are Desperate to Find Her’
Murad's family is in Japan searching for their loved one, who was reported missing April 10 after she went hiking along the Kumano Kodo trail but never returned to her hostel ... ( read original story ...)
NASA and Japan Team Up for Unprecedented Martian Moon Mission
This week, NASA signed a memorandum of understanding with JAXA to join its upcoming mission to the two Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos, which is scheduled to launch in 2024. NASA has assembled a team ... ( read original story ...)
A Sapporo resident is apologizing to Salt Lake for her country’s Olympic ‘bid pushers.’ Here’s why.
A Sapporo resident apologized on Twitter to Salt Lake for Japan’s ‘bid pushers.’ Sapporo may be Salt Lake’s only challenger to host the 2034 Winter Olympics. ( read original story ...)
A debilitating death due to starvation…! Doctors Analyze Surveillance Video of Sri Lankan Woman Who Died in Detention Facility
She was unable to even get up from her bed and pleaded with the staff in a weak voice, "Please take me to the hospital. However, her earnest plea was not heeded. Wishma Sandamali, a Sri Lankan woman. ( read original story ...)
Play on: Tokyo’s over-80 football stars are having a ball
A former Japanese football international is among the players in the new over-80s division of Tokyo’s Soccer for Life seniors league.Mutsuhiko Nomura, 83, whose career spanned 18 World Cups, and his ... ( read original story ...)
Live in Yokohama
Six months after disappearing in Liverpool, the spider reappears in Yokohama's harbor in Japan. A second spider soon joins it in the kingdom of technology. A masterful pas de deux brings a unique ... ( read original story ...)