One of Japan's most iconic delicacies has paired itself with another – premium grade tuna – in a promotion that’s as legendary as the beer that inspired it. Beginning today, Australians are able to en ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon approaches Tokyo, disrupts transport during peak season
Travelers face disruption during the peak holiday season as Typhoon Ampil approaches Japan:: Tokyo, Japan::"There are a lot of people moving around because we're in the homeward-bound rush period after the Obon holiday, ( read original story ...)
‘Very strong’ typhoon buffets Japan’s Pacific coast
A "very strong" typhoon buffeted Japan's Pacific coast with fierce winds and heavy rain on Friday, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains in the Tokyo area and leaving over 4,000 homes without power. ( read original story ...)
Airkitchen Offers Opportunity For Hosting Cooking Classes In Europe
REGISTER YOUR EXPERIENCE 2. RECEIVE BOOKING REQUESTS FROM GUESTS 3. HOST YOUR COOKING EXPERIENCE WITH GUESTS NAGOYA, AIC ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Key Nikkei Index Closes 3.64% Higher
Tokyo's key Nikkei index surged on Friday to cap a strong week on the back of strong US economic data and a weaker yen against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Who are Amy Luciani and Tokyo Vanity? Internet reacts as Reality star duo allegedly steal each other’s chain and pet dog
Amy Luciani and Tokyo Vanity are trending on social media after they posted videos of them allegedly stealing each other's chain and pet dog. ( read original story ...)
Powerful typhoon moves toward Tokyo, disrupting transport
A powerful typhoon is advancing toward Tokyo and other eastern areas of Japan on Friday morning, with the weather agency urging peopl ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises 3% to lead gains in Asia after Wall Street rallies on easing recession fears
She pointed out that inflation is still "too high" and is not expected to be back in the top of the RBA's target band of 2% to 3% until the end of next year. "Circumstances may ch ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Key Nikkei Index Jumps Nearly 3%
Tokyo's key Nikkei index gained nearly three percent on Friday after US stocks rallied on the back of encouraging consumer data. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lift Asian market higher after US retail data boost Wall Street
Japanese stocks led the gains in Asian markets Friday after Wall Street rallied to one of its best days of the year as data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected, with particular credit going to the country’s shoppers. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Launches “Win This Fish” Promotion Via Sunday Gravy
Sapporo has launched “Win This Fish” promotion via Sunday Gravy for Aussies to win a giant yellowfin tuna and an all-expenses paid trip to Tokyo for two to eat it. The winners will have a chance to ... ( read original story ...)
Suspected serial bag-snatcher apprehended by pedestrian in Nagoya
As Ishizawa snatched her bag, the woman’s husband, Yuya Nishimoto, grabbed the back of the motorbike. As he held on, he was dragged for a couple of meters before both he and Ishizawa tumbled to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first-ever megaquake advisory brings worry and confusion. What does it mean?
Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the country’s southern main island of Kyushu ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Set for Weekly Gain, With Strength in Exporters
Japanese stocks are headed for their first weekly advance in over a month, with benchmark indexes gradually recovering from the recent rout amid a better economic outlook in the US and a decline in the yen, ( read original story ...)
‘Very strong’ Typhoon Ampil prompts storm warnings as it nears eastern Japan
Typhoon Ampil is set to brush past eastern Japan on Friday as a “very strong” storm — on par with a Category 2 hurricane — threatening to bring damaging winds and torrential rain to a wide area. On ... ( read original story ...)
Regional Bank That Hired JPMorgan’s Japan Strategist Seeks More
Japan’s biggest regional bank wants to hire experts who can help it invest in riskier assets. Like other listed Japanese companies, Fukuoka Financial Group Inc. is facing pressure from policymakers to boost returns for shareholders. ( read original story ...)