In the 2023 World Airport Survey conducted by Skytrax, Tokyo's Haneda and Narita international airports were ranked among the top ten airports in the world. This year, Haneda Airport came in third place behind Singapore Changi Airport (No 1) and Hamad ... ( read original story ...)
OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka by Hoshino Resorts review: Cosy but luxe, these Tokyo rooms are an absolute steal
Going that extra mile for visitors, the hotel has collaborated with several local restaurants to create special menus for guests to sample Japanese cuisine. During my stay I have dinner at Yona Yona Beerworks, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Lower After Fed Rate Hike
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve unveiled another interest rate hike despite worries about the banking sector. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s land prices up at fastest pace since 2008 on gradual econ recovery
Japan's land prices rose for a second straight year at the fastest pace since 2008, a government survey showed on Wednesday, spurred by signs of economic recovery after the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
Japan land prices up for 2nd year in post-COVID rebound
Prices for residential-use land in regional areas, excluding in the big cities of Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima and Fukuoka, marked the first rise in 28 years, increasing 0.4 percent from a year earlier. ( read original story ...)
Upopoy Park and the National Ainu Museum provide insights into indigenous culture
A visit to Upopoy Park in Shiraoi, about an hour south of Sapporo, is a great way to learn more about this fascinating and gentle people. Upopoy Park is situated around the shore of the southern end ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off baby bump in Japan, amid tennis hiatus
March 22 (UPI) --Tennis star Naomi Osaka showed off her baby bump, more than three months after she announced she was pregnant and stepping away from tennis, in photos posted to her social media ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani delivers epic pregame speech before Japan beats US: ‘Let’s stop admiring them’
Shohei Ohtani had a poignant pregame speech before Japan stepped onto the field and beat the United States in the World Baseball Classic final. ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto cools down as Ray Parks-less Nagoya snaps Hiroshima’s 3-game win streak
League came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday, March 22 as they absorbed a buzzer-beating 90-88 loss to the Ray Parks-less Nagoya Diamond Dolphins at the Dolphins Arena. With the 7-foot-3 Sotto on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares growing baby bump for first time in new photos
It's all love for mom-to-be Naomi Osaka. The tennis superstar, 25, shared the first photos of her growing baby bump while visiting Japan. Osaka wore a custom cropped jersey with her name emblazoned on ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists flock to TikTok famous cafe in Tokyo
News Agency Tourists flock to TikTok famous cafe in Tokyo. Posted . With a rapid, right-hand swoop, Shizuo Mori serves about 50 puddings a day, a treat that’s made his tiny Toky ... ( read original story ...)
Japan land prices up for 2nd yr in post-COVID rebound
The average price of land in Japan rose for the second straight year in 2022, with the rate of growth picking up, as demand for both ... ( read original story ...)
Land prices in Japan rise for second straight year
Land prices in Japan rose for a second straight year in 2022. Government officials say increases have spread beyond major cities to the country as a whole. ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto, Hiroshima rally against Nagoya falls short
Nagoya stretched its winning streak to three games to improve to a 30-13 record to lurk behind their fifth-running victims, whose three-game win streak came to an end and fell to 31-12 overall. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off baby bump during Japan getaway
T Naomi Osaka treated fans to a sneak peek of her blossoming baby bump while out and about in Japan. Sharing a carousel of pics with her 2.7 million Instagram followers, ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Midorifuji sees lead shrink following 1st loss in Osaka
Front runner Midorifuji suffered his first defeat of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament against komusubi Wakamotoharu on Wednesday, lea ... ( read original story ...)