The Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing to death a 19-year-old college student, who is believed to have been his girlfriend, in her apartment in the city of Hirakata, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Big Four Advise on Carlyle’s $910 Million Tender Offer for Tokyo-listed KFC Holdings
Big Four Japanese firm Nishimura & Asahi is acting for Carlyle Group on its tender offer for Tokyo-listed KFC Holdings Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan complains about Chinese ambassador’s comment relating to Taiwan
Japan has lodged a protest against the Chinese ambassador's "extremely inappropriate" comments relating to Taiwan, chief cabinet secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Young girl dies after neck gets caught in car window in Tokyo
A 2-year-old girl died on Tuesday after her neck was caught in a car window in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The girl’s mother, 34, called an ambulance at ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-child actor now suspected of murdering Tokyo couple
These traits led to a job offer to deal with a Tokyo couple whose burned corpses were found last month, investigative sources said. Tokyo and Tochigi prefectural police on May 21 rearrested Kirato ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks, Nagoya fall short of B1 finals berth in Japan B. League
Ray Parks’ scoring explosion goes for naught as the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins drop to the Hiroshima Dragonflies in their do-or-die Japan B. League semifinal showdown MANILA, Philippines – Ray Parks and ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama education board mobilizes staff for trials of teacher indecent act cases
The Yokohama Municipal Board of Education announced on May 21 that it had requested its workers to head to the local court on multiple occasions to prevent third parties from observing trials of ... ( read original story ...)
Ossie Ardiles: Yokohama a ‘wonderful club’ but Hernan Crespo can guide Al Ain to ACL title
League title, a league championship that at that time divided into two parts, one for each half of the season. Their head coach acknowledged the applause and immediately declared: “This is just the ... ( read original story ...)
Passenger apparently holding knife on Tokyo train detained
A passenger was detained on Wednesday morning after police received a report that a person was holding what appeared to be a knife on ... ( read original story ...)
Want to fit in while in Japan? Follow these unusually specific ‘life rules’ issued by the government
A guidebook published by the Japanese government provides oddly specific "daily rules" to help foreigners fit into Japanese culture. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports pick up on weak yen but business mood stalls
Japan's exports rose for a fifth straight month in April, helped by a boost in value from the weak yen, government data showed on Wednesday, but shipment volumes struggled as soft external demand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei seen rising 4.6% this year on solid corporate outlook, global economy – Reuters poll
Japan's Nikkei share average will rise 4.6% by year end, supported by a firm corporate outlook and a solid global economy, according to equity market strategists in a Reuters poll. ( read original story ...)
Japan Reports Trade Deficit as Weak Yen Lifts Import Costs
Japan’s imports rebounded in April as the weak yen boosted their value, pushing the nation’s trade balance into deficit and highlighting the increasing economic burden stemming from the currency’s ... ( read original story ...)
Catch up on the day’s stories: Caitlin Clark’s historic deal, overtourism in Japan, Stonehenge link
1️⃣ Historic deal: Caitlin Clark has a new achievement that hasn’t been accomplished since Michael Jordan. The WNBA star signed a multiyear deal with the league’s official basketball supplier, making her the first female athlete to have her own collection with Wilson. ( read original story ...)
20 Fun And Free Things To Do In Kyoto and Osaka, Japan
Looking to explore the popular cities of Kyoto and Osaka without breaking the bank? Contrary to popular belief, you can soak in the rich culture and beauty of these Japanese cities without ... ( read original story ...)
5 Of The Best Casual Eateries For First-Timers In Tokyo
The following restaurants and bars are well-loved by tourists and regularly frequented by locals as well. They offer a great example of what the Tokyo culinary scene has to offer—without breaking the ... ( read original story ...)