Tokyo prosecutors have decided not to indict a former worker at Russia's trade representation in Japan who is suspected of illegally obtaining trade secrets of a Japanese machine tool manufacturer. ( read original story ...)
Nearly 200 from Guam off to Marianas Pro Nagoya
Nearly 200 jiu-jitsu athletes, family members, professors, and team representatives from Guam will travel to the Aichi Budokan in Nagoya on March 14 to compete in Marianas Pro Nagoya, the ... ( read original story ...)
Iron and blue LEDs synthesize natural molecules, cutting the need for expensive chiral components
Photocatalysts facilitate chemical reactions by absorbing light. Metal-based photocatalysts are widely used in organic synthesis due to their durability and the ability to tune their function by ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya University researchers develop high-efficiency iron photocatalyst
Nagoya University scientists have created an iron-based photocatalyst that uses blue LEDs to synthesize medicinal compounds ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese City Received 21 Gold Bars With Instructions: Fix Your Water Pipes
An anonymous donation of $3.6 million worth of gold highlights frustration with Osaka’s aging waterworks. It will only finance repairs to a fraction of the pipes that need to be replaced. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest Chinese national on suspicion of theft on Narita Express
Tokyo police have arrested a 58-year-old Chinese man on suspicion of stealing a credit card and cash from a tourist's backpack on a Narita Express train, and using the card to buy a luxury camera. ( read original story ...)
Japan Defies China Warnings With Frontline Missile Plan
The plan to deploy missiles to an island near Taiwan comes as China continues to ramp up military pressure against the island. ( read original story ...)
Japan births hit record low in 2025
Japan's health ministry says preliminary figures show that the country recorded a little over 700,000 births last year, a new record low. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Consulate-General in Osaka warns citizens after Chinese national robbed
TOKYO -- The Chinese Consulate-General in Japan's Osaka said on Thursday that a Chinese national was robbed on a street in Osaka, urging citizens to avoid traveling to Japan recently in light of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese girl group XG says ‘in no way involved’ after Tokyo police arrest producer in drug case
Japanese girl group XG has issued a statement responding to an ongoing drug investigation involving its producer, saying the group is not connected to the ... ( read original story ...)
Marianas Pro Nagoya marks major international showing for Guam
Guam’s nearly 200-member contingent will travel to the Aichi Budokan in Nagoya on March 14 to compete in the Marianas Pro Nagoya, the second premier event of the 2026 Marianas ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese citizen robbed on Osaka street; Consulate General in Osaka again advises Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan
After a Chinese citizen was reportedly attacked by unidentified individuals on the streets of Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and a backpack containing 5 million yen ($32,000) in cash was robbed on Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Homecoming: The Tokyo Series’ Becomes CNN Films’ First Streaming Exclusive
EXCLUSIVE: CNN Films has picked up its first exclusive documentary for its recently launched subscription streaming tier. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned news network will stream Homecoming: The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka keeps it brutally honest opening up about her mixed heritage with Japanese & Haitian roots
Naomi Osaka recently opened up about being perceived as 'different' because of her Japanese and Haitian roots. The former World No. ( read original story ...)
Osaka talks fashion, self-expression in Hypebeast cover story
In a digital cover story for Hypebeast, Naomi Osaka discussed the growing role of fashion in sports, her aspirations post-tennis, her unique view of success and more. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree tower’s operations resume after elevator trouble
The elevator carrying the 20 visitors stopped about 30m above the ground. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)