Rebecca Downie has arrived in Paris with dreams of capturing her first Olympic gymnastic medal after being controversially left out of the British squad in Tokyo.The three-times Olympian was among a ... ( read original story ...)
30 people who were aboard adrift jet ferry returned to Tokyo Bay
Around 30 people who were passengers on a high-speed jet ferry that lost control of its rudder Wednesday in waters south of Tokyo hav ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides, forcing hundreds to take shelter
Heavy rain has hit northern Japan, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and sending hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds ( read original story ...)
Actress Sayaka Kanda dies at 35 in fall from hotel in Sapporo
SAPPORO--Actress Sayaka Kanda died after falling from the high-rise hotel here where she was staying. Police have not ruled out suicide or foul play as possible causes of her Dec. 18 death, ... ( read original story ...)
Europe’s warplanes fly to Japan to keep an eye on Russia and China
Germany, France and Italy will take part in joint exercises with Tokyo this summer, as the threats from Moscow and Beijing grow. ( read original story ...)
Donburi Chaya, SAPPORO – Popular Kaisendon Shop At Nijo Market, Hokkaido
Nijo Market 二条市場 in Sapporo is known for its fresh seafood and local produce, featuring over 200 vendors offering a variety of items including fresh and prepared seafood, ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hoshoryu topples title rival, stays 2 wins behind Nagoya leader
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Hoshoryu became the top pursuer to leading yokozuna Terunofuji with a slick win over fellow ozeki Kotozakura on Thursday, the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The nephew ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber develops proprietary tire design support system that uses eXplainable AI
The new tire design support system was developed to make Yokohama Rubber’s tire development process more innovative. It is based on Yokohama Rubber’s HAICoLab AI utilization concept, which was launched in October 2020. ( read original story ...)
Osaka police crack down on criminal groups running scams
OSAKA—In a massive crackdown on fraud, Osaka prefectural police have arrested a total of 90 people for scams that offered fictitious investment opportunities and bilked victims out of cash. ( read original story ...)
South Africa skater Boipelo Awuah’s Olympic debut looms after pelvic fracture in Tokyo
The Paris Olympics will provide an opportunity for South Africa's skateboarders to show out on the global stage, with 18-year-old Boipelo Awuah looking to finally make her debut after injury in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
As Comic-Con Kicks Off, Japan’s Booming Anime Industry Is Attracting Institutional Finance
As Comic-Con kicks off, two of Japan’s largest industrial and financial conglomerates have begun to invest in Japanese animation. ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Self-driving electric buses shown for Osaka Expo site
On July 23, the Osaka Metro company showed off self-driving electric buses that will run at the "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai." During the expo, the company intends to run these buses without drivers. ( read original story ...)
‘Nothing can break me now’ – Biles on what really happened in Tokyo
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles opens up about what really happened at the Tokyo Games, and explains why she withdrew from the competition. Biles details her journey back and her aim to shine again in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index ends more than 3% down on tech selloff
Tokyo's key Nikkei index tumbled more than three percent on Thursday, marking seven straight losing sessions, after the tech-heavy Nasdaq index plunged on Wall ... ( read original story ...)
‘Queen of Tears’ pop-up store in Tokyo sells out daily, attracting over 10,000 visitors since opening
The 'Queen of Tears' pop-up store in Tokyo opened on July 12 and attracted more than 10,000 visitors. Due to high demand, additional stores are planned for Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Manila from ... ( read original story ...)
10 things to know about Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tokyo
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be joined by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Australian counterpart Penny Wong at the Quad meeting on J ... ( read original story ...)