The duo were part of a group with Emily Hegarty and Eimear Lambe that claimed bronze in the coxless four for Ireland at the Tokyo Games. But they are split between two different boats this time. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji wins, other top rankers stumble on Day 1 in Nagoya
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Lone yokozuna Terunofuji was victorious in his return from injury, but other top-ranked wrestlers made forgettable starts to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday. All three ... ( read original story ...)
New attraction lets visitors jump off Osaka’s iconic Tsutenkaku Tower
Thrill-seekers looking for an adrenaline hit can head to the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower in the western Japan city of Osaka, where a new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Epson to Downsize Overseas Operations, CEO Tells Kyodo
Japanese manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp. plans to reduce its workforce overseas and consolidate production sites in a bid to cut costs, Chief Executive Officer Yasunori Ogawa told Kyodo News in an interview. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s top tacos dispel the ‘no good Mexican food’ myth
Those who say you can’t find good Mexican food in Tokyo are mistaken — they just haven’t looked hard enough. Plumb the depths of the many thousands of eateries that jostle for space in Tokyo’s 23 ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Young FC Tokyo captain Matsuki poised to move overseas
Twenty-one-year-old FC Tokyo captain Kuryu Matsuki is preparing for a move overseas, his J-League first-division club said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Quad Foreign Ministers Likely To Meet in Tokyo, China’s Aggressive Policies To Be Discussed
Quad foreign ministers are likely to meet in Tokyo, addressing China's policies and regional issues, setting up a potential December summit. ( read original story ...)
Football: Vissel, Consadole share spoils in Sapporo
Vissel Kobe settled for a 1-1 draw away to bottom club Consadole Sapporo in the J-League first division Saturday. Kobe moved to 41 points, five behind leaders Machida Zelvia after Yuya Osako's ... ( read original story ...)
1 confirmed dead in search for missing in landslide in western Japan
A woman was confirmed dead in the search for a missing family believed to have been trapped in a landslide in the early hours of ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sharp to shed 500 jobs at Osaka plant via early retirement
The plant, run by wholly owned subsidiary Sakai Display Products, is set to discontinue production of large liquid crystal panels for television sets. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo firefighters commended for extinguishing blaze with help of hydrant-locating app
TOKYO -- Members of a volunteer fire corps in Tokyo who swiftly prevented the spread of a fire in a residential area by using a Tokyo Fire Department app to locate a hydrant and extinguish the blaze ... ( read original story ...)
The paradox of a five-star, Hawaiian-themed hotel in Yokohama
In this macrotourism sense, the Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama can’t quite brag about its location. In almost every other facet, however, it’d be right to do so. Opened in September 2020 during the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka posts first picture of Shai, who’s dressed in tennis-inspired jumpsuit
Naomi Osaka has shared the first picture of her baby girl Shai. This week, it was officially confirmed that Osaka welcomed her first child with her boyfriend rapper Cordae. On Thursday, 25-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
I took a luxurious sightseeing train in Japan for just $12. The stunning views weren’t even the best part.
I took a trip on Japan's Sightseeing Limited Express "Aoniyoshi" train, which had comfortable plush chairs, a café, a reading nook, and a bidet. ( read original story ...)
My first visit to Japan left me in culture shock, but I wish the US would adopt some of its norms
In Japan, I felt culture shock seeing how the local etiquette is far different from what I'm used to in the US. In some ways, it's better, too. ( read original story ...)
Japan Warship Strays Into China’s Territorial Sea
A Japanese navy warship entered China's territorial sea near Taiwan last week while it was monitoring a Chinese military live-fire exercise, Japanese media reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)