Although Japan is the only G7 country where same-sex marriages are illegal, there have recently been some positive changes for the LGBT community. Last November, Tokyo's metropolitan government introduced partnership certificates that entitle gay couples to certain public services that were once reserved for straight couples. ( read original story ...)
I competed in the Olympics months after giving birth, here’s what I’d tell Naomi Osaka
My advice for Naomi Osaka would be to talk to other mothers so she understands the choices they made and why they made them ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man denies national anthem insult, says protest song tune used on Tokyo Olympics medal ceremony video only to hone editing skills
The creator of a remix video that showed a Hong Kong athlete being presented with an Olympic gold medal with a soundtrack of protest music added has denied an insult to the national anthem and insisted the clip was only produced to hone his editing techniques. ( read original story ...)
Thieves in Japan are stealing platinum and palladium parts from Toyota Prius cars as rare metal prices rise
Last year, there were 173 thefts of mufflers or catalytic converters in eastern Tokyo – and 90% of those were from Toyota Prius cars. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s K Line, KEPCO to study liquefied CO2 shipping options
Japanese transportation company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Kansai Electric Power Co (KEPCO) have agreed to study marine transportation options for liquefied CO2 emitted by KEPCO's plants, part ... ( read original story ...)
Dead whale in Osaka Bay sunk offshore
Osaka – A sperm whale that died after being spotted struggling near the mouth of the Yodo River in Osaka last week was sunk to the sea floor Thursday off the Kii Peninsula south of Osaka Bay, the city ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop as firm yen pushes down exporters
Tokyo stocks dropped Thursday, led by exporters as a stronger yen prompted investors to cash in gains made after the Bank of Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Five Penn football alumni set to represent Ivy League at Dream Bowl in Tokyo
The five will join other Ivy League players to compete against All-Stars from Japan's National Football League. ( read original story ...)
Sakhalin exception: the Russian energy Japan can’t quit
This year's Group of Seven president Japan has joined the bloc's condemnation of Russia's Ukraine invasion, imposing sanctions and agreeing on an oil price cap, with one exception: Moscow's Sakhalin energy projects. ( read original story ...)
16 Breathtakingly beautiful places in Nagoya
Guests should see these places as they offer a serene and scenic atmosphere. One of the city's most famous shrines is the Atsuta Shrine. Guests can say a prayer or two here and enjoy its beautiful ... ( read original story ...)
New commercial site in Tokyo to boost profile of domestic rice
A shopping and dining complex set to open in central Tokyo will showcase rice from different production regions across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Most Japan firms heed PM Kishida’s call to raise wages this year: Reuters Poll
More than half of Japanese companies are planning to raise wages this year, according to a Reuters monthly poll, meeting a key request from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to help workers cope with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Reinstates Its Domestic Travel Discount Program, Here’s Who Qualifies
Japan’s domestic travel discount program was suspended at the end of 2022 through the New Year holiday season, but it is back! ( read original story ...)
B.League: Thirdy Ravena delivers for San-en, Ray Parks sinks crucial FTs in Nagoya win
Thirdy Ravena sustained his fine play to lead the San-En NeoPhoenix in taking down the Toyama Grouses, 102-92, in the 2022-23 Japan B.League on Wednesday at Toyohashi City ... ( read original story ...)
Facial recognition gates by JR West to launch at Osaka train station in March
The facial recognition tickets gates will be installed at Osaka Station's Umekita Underground Exit and Shin-Osaka Station's East Exit. ( read original story ...)
Tears in Tokyo: Muscle–tendon injuries during Olympic competition can spell heartbreak
The findings of a study that examined magnetic resonance images of muscle injuries sustained by athletes during the Tokyo Olympic Games suggest that there is a relationship between muscle injury site and whether the athlete is able to continue competing. ( read original story ...)