Hotel prices in Japan soared to a near three-decade high in March, as the cheap yen and the cherry blossom season attracted a record number of tourists to the country. ( read original story ...)
Boeing, which keeps making ‘defective planes,’ now wants to enter the flying car market
Boeing, with its airplane-making reputation in tatters, has revealed plans to get into the flying car market in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Century old ‘masterpiece cafe’ in Tokyo forbids mobile phones, discourages socialising
All chairs face one direction towards two gigantic speakers on the wall. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inflation Cools Ahead of BOJ Policy Board Meeting
Japan’s consumer inflation eased more than expected while staying above the Bank of Japan’s inflation target as authorities prepare to meet next week. ( read original story ...)
Average price of Tokyo area condo up 9.5% to record high in FY 2023
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The average unit price of a new condominium in Tokyo and its surrounding areas rose 9.5 percent in fiscal 2023 from the previous year to 75.66 million yen ($490,000), hitting a record ... ( read original story ...)
The incredible £67bn train line linking two major cities across 226 miles in 40 minutes
The distance between the two cities is about 226 miles, which is around the distance between London and Hartlepool. Incredibly however, a one-way journey from one destination to the other will take a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka candidly opens up to Nick Kyrgios in very deep e meaningful conversation
N aomi Osaka sat down with Nick Kyrgios for quite a deep conversation as the Japanese tennis star candidly reflected on everything that she has been through so far and underlined that her goals for ... ( read original story ...)
Voice of 2025 Osaka expo mascot Myaku-Myaku unveiled 1 year before opening
Myaku, the official mascot character of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka was recently unveiled for the first time in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘I Was a Nobody’ ““ Humble Naomi Osaka Shares True Feelings About Facing Idols Venus and Serena Williams in an Endearing Admission
Naomi Osaka's life-long dream was fulfilled when she met her idols, Venus, and Serena Williams on-court. The post 'I Was a Nobody' "“ Humble Naomi Osaka Shares True Feelings About Facing Idols Venus ... ( read original story ...)
Plan a paw-some adventure at a miniature indoor zoo in Yokohama
From the fluffy baby chicks to the mischievous meerkats, Animal Touch promises a hands-on encounter that will warm visitors’ heart and spark their curiosity. ( read original story ...)
Female home caregiver stabbed in Yokohama
A female home caregiver in her 60s was stabbed while visiting an elderly woman’s home in Yokohama on Tuesday. Police have arrested a 49-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki Says Yen Set by ‘Various Factors’ Beyond Rate Gap
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said an interest rate gap with the US is just one of many factors weighing on the yen, which is hovering around a 34-year low against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
7 Amazing Things to Do in Sapporo April 2024
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is a vibrant city in Japan known for its stunning natural scenery, rich history, and vibrant culture. In April, the city ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Holds Groundbreaking for Tire Plant in Mexico
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) announced it held a groundbreaking event on April 15 for its new consumer/light truck tire plant at the Alianza Industrial Park in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. - ... ( read original story ...)
A strong earthquake in Japan leaves 9 people with minor injuries. But there was no tsunami danger
Japanese authorities say that a strong earthquake that struck the country's southwest Japan has left nine people with minor injuries. ( read original story ...)
Ainu loses legal battle over right to catch salmon in northern Japan
A Japanese court on Thursday rejected a demand by a group of Ainu indigenous people in northern Japan to be recognized as exempt fr ... ( read original story ...)