Russia in June suspended the 1998 agreement that allowed Japanese boats to fish near the islands and Japan's chief cabinet secretary on Monday told a news conference that Japan wo ... ( read original story ...)
People suffering emotionally find relief working as ‘bears’ at Osaka cafe
OSAKA -- "Just seeing it makes me feel soothed," said one of the customers who cheered in admiration as they were served by a fluffy hand of a bear appearing from the curtains at a cafe here. At "Kuma ... ( read original story ...)
Riku Danzaki: Motherwell sign midfielder from Consadole Sapporo
Riku Danzaki sings a two-and-a-half year deal at Motherwell following his exit from J-League club Consadole Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, pet fish playing Nintendo Switch run up bill on owner’s credit card
Pet fish playing a video game in Japan managed to log on to the Nintendo Switch store, change their owner's avatar, set up a Pay Pal account and rack up a credit card bill. ( read original story ...)
Hyatt Regency Osaka will soon offer cat-friendly hotel rooms for you and your feline friend
Besides its relative proximity to Universal Studios Japan, “bayside urban resort hotel” Hyatt Regency Osaka, located in Osaka’s Nankokita district, will soon have another draw of its own–cat-friendly ... ( read original story ...)
Netherlands and Japan Said to Join U.S. in Curbing Chip Technology Sent to China
A new agreement is expected to expand the reach of U.S. technology restrictions on China issued last year. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone ... ( read original story ...)
Whale Meat Vending Machines Push Sales in Japan
YOKOHAMA, Japan - A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its products amid protests from conservationists, has found a new way to cultivate clientele and bolster sales: ... ( read original story ...)
Elena Rybakina tipped to follow in Naomi Osaka’s footsteps despite Aus Open loss
Sabalenka defeated Rybakina in the Australian Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the age of 24. While the 23-year-old was unable to win her second Major crown after being crowned last ... ( read original story ...)
B. League: Parks double-double powers Nagoya past Shinshu; Wright’s Hannaryz foil Yokohama
Parks finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds to help Nagoya win their sixth straight contest as he and two other starters carried most of the offense. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama teacher suspended for slapping handball club members, telling them to ‘die’
YOKOHAMA -- A high school teacher here has been suspended from work for six months for repeatedly physically and verbally abusing members of the schoo ... ( read original story ...)
Whale meat vending machines open in Japan to promote sales after years of controversy
Japanese whaling operator Kyodo Senpaku Co. has launched a handful of whale meat vending machines in hopes of increasing sales across the country after years of controversy. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 54,782 new cases
The country also saw 338 deaths, including 29 in Osaka Prefecture, 26 in Fukuoka Prefecture and 25 in Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 4,515 new COVID-19 cases, down by some 2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 4,515 new COVID cases on Saturday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 4,515 new cases of coronavirus infection in Tokyo on Saturday. The daily tally is down 2,092 from a week ago and is the 11th straight day of week-on-week decline. ( read original story ...)
Ex-deputy of Tokyo Games organizing committee suspected of arranging bids
It appears that investigators are closing in on a former executive member of the Tokyo Games organizing committee who is suspected of arranging bid-rigging involving test events for the Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes easing S.Korea export controls as Seoul seeks to improve ties -media
Japan is considering relaxing controls on exports to South Korea as its president, Yoon Suk-yeol, seeks to improve ties amid a strained East Asian security environment, the Sankei newspaper reported ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Women’s Marathon set to crown new champion
A new name will be added to the Osaka Women’s Marathon list of winners on Sunday (29) as none of the past champions will be in attendance at the World Athletics Platinum Label road race. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)