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 ...)
In Snow-Covered Sapporo, Eating Prized Seafood and High-End Tempura
In Sapporo, the capital of the Japanese island of Hokkaido, prized seafood, high-end tempura, and ice cream in winter define an idiosyncratic food scene. ( read original story ...)
BTS ‘ARIRANG’ Goyang And Tokyo Concerts To Stream Live In Theaters
BTS ARIRANG World Tour is hitting the big screens with two global live cinema broadcasts from their Goyang and Tokyo concerts in April! Get your tickets now! ( read original story ...)
Flying Cars Are ‘Go’ In Tokyo With Maiden Flight By SkyDrive
After making multiple test flights last year at the Osaka Expo, SkyDrive's flying car finally takes to the skies over Tokyo. But don't expect rides before 2028. ( read original story ...)
First direct flight from Tokyo to Florida arrives at Orlando International Airport
First direct flight from Japan to Florida lands in Orlando, marking a historic connection between the two destinations. Passengers and crew express delight. ( read original story ...)
Why letting museum visitors smell horse manure might be good for conservation
What does it take to make people genuinely care about endangered cultural heritage? According to a new study from researchers at Nagoya University and Gifu University in Japan, the answer might begin ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree to reopen on Thursday after elevator trouble on Sunday
Japan's tallest structure, Tokyo Skytree, is set to reopen to visitors on Thursday after a closure due to a problem with an elevator that had trapped 20 people inside for five and a half hours. ( read original story ...)
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan
Japan will deploy missiles to its westernmost island near Taiwan within the next five years because of heightened tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree observation deck remains closed after elevator malfunction that trapped 20 people
Inspectors are continuing to look into the cause of the accident. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
‘I want to show my grandchild my hometown’: Ukrainians rally in Tokyo 4 yrs after invasion
TOKYO -- Four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainians living in Japan as evacuees held a rally in front of Shibuya Station in ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tech firms lead Asian markets rally as Seoul, Tokyo hit records
Stock markets in Seoul and Tokyo surged to record highs as tech firms led an Asia-wide rally Wednesday following a rebound in their counterparts on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Shockwaves in K-pop: XG producer Simon Jakops and singer Chancellor arrested in Japan drug scandal following Nagoya concert
XG's producer Simon Jakops and singer Chancellor were arrested in Japan on drug possession charges after a concert. Police found cocaine and suspected marijuana at their Nagoya hotel. The arrests have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran
Japan says Iran has detained a Japanese citizen in Tehran since January and it is demanding the person's quick release. ( read original story ...)
Yen weakens after Takaichi picks dovish candidates for Bank of Japan
Academics favouring lower interest rates could challenge governor Kazuo Ueda’s efforts to normalise policy, analysts say ... ( read original story ...)