Two people from New Zealand died in an avalanche in Mount Yotei in Japan on Monday, police said. A third person, also caught in the avalanche, sustained a shoulder injury. Police in Japan confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end slightly down as losses trimmed by exporters’ rise
Tokyo stocks ended slightly down Tuesday, with buybacks of exporters on the back of a weaker yen offsetting most of the earlier losse ... ( read original story ...)
Historic second Oscars win for Miyazaki sparks celebration in Japan as Asian talent increasingly recognized
Fans and artists across Japan have been toasting a night of international success for the country’s film industry, after anime maestro Hayao Miyazaki picked up a historic second Oscar while the famed ... ( read original story ...)
Family continues to look for answers 16 years after daughter’s disappearance
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A one way ticket led to sixteen years of unanswered questions for a Southington family. Skye Budnick was 21 years old when she left on a trip to Japan back in 2008. She ... ( read original story ...)
2 dead in northern Japan avalanche identified as New Zealanders
Two people who died in an avalanche the previous day in Hokkaido, northern Japan, have been identified as New Zealand nationals, po ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire partners with Bassmaster
Yokohama will have an outdoor experiential activation at the event’s tailgate and live set area, which will include an autograph session with Pastrana, tire giveaways, a GEOLANDAR tire line and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka gives social media health campaign lottery winners expired drinks as prizes
A screenshot of the Osaka economic strategy bureau's X account used to disseminate health and sports information. OSAKA -- The city government here revealed on March 11 that it mistakenly gave expired ... ( read original story ...)
Parasiticides detected in organs of 31 squirrels that died at Tokyo zoo
The metropolitan government revealed on March 11 that parasiticides and an insecticide were detected in the organ and stomach contents of 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on tech selling
Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning, led by selling of chip-related and technology shares as overnight declines in U.S. tech markets sp ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to expand offshore wind development into exclusive economic zone
Japan's government on Tuesday approved a draft amendment to existing legislation to allow for the installation of offshore wind power in exclusive economic zones (EEZ), a milestone towards the country ... ( read original story ...)
Japan avalanche: Isabella Bolton named as one of the New Zealanders killed in ‘tragic incident’
The group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy recovering but showing signs of weakness, says BOJ chief Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the economy is recovering moderately, but said there were some weakness seen in recent data. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS (Reuters) -Aryna Sabalenka's powerful serve and groundstrokes proved too much for Emma Raducanu as the Australian Open champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells with a 6-3 7-5 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as tech issues drop, yen gains
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday as chip and electronics shares fell after the decline of U.S. tech indexes overnight, while the yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan averts recession with revision to growth
Output in world’s fourth largest economy expanded in the final quarter of last year, but inflationary pressures remain ... ( read original story ...)
Two New Zealand skiers killed after avalanche in Japan
Third person injured after small group were backcountry skiiing in Hokkaido on Mount Yotei when an avalanche struck on Monday ... ( read original story ...)