Ruling comes months after supreme court ruled that requiring sterilisation before a change of gender in official records was unconstitutional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec current account surplus climbs but misses estimates
Japan's current account surplus grew for an eleventh straight month in December as the trade balance swung to a surplus, Ministry of Finance data showed on Thursday, in an encouraging sign for the ... ( read original story ...)
What is Taylor Swift’s flight time from Tokyo to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl?
Despite a 17-hour time difference, Taylor Swift should have plenty of time to fly from Tokyo to Las Vegas to cheer Travis Kelce on in Super Bowl 58. ( read original story ...)
Killer whales trapped by sea ice in Japan have seemingly escaped
A pod of killer whales, which appeared to be trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan, has seemingly escaped, a local official told ABC News. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida promises to pursue Russian peace deal over Northern Territories
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he is determined to negotiate a peace deal with Russia over the so-called Northern Territory islands on Wednesday despite "difficult" relations with the count ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift shuts down critics during Japan tour: ‘I’m having fun, leave me alone’
Taylor Swift had an intimate concert moment with her fans in Japan as she continues her Eras Tour. Swift said she was "over the moon" after her record-setting Grammy wins. ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian-Japanese Miss Japan pageant winner Karolina Shiino returns crown after affair comes to light
Controversial Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino is the latest star to have her career upended by personal scandal. ( read original story ...)
YouTuber arrested on suspicion of extortion
Kanagawa Prefectural Police have arrested a YouTuber on suspicion of extortion after he filmed a video of himself capturing a man engaging in voyeurism and attempted to blackmail him for 400,000 yen. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s honest admission following her disappointing defeat in Abu Dhabi: ‘I feel like a complete disappointment.’
In a sensational news, a scandalous revelation has emerged in the world of tennis. A prominent player, who has been dominating the sport for years, has been accused of engaging in illegal activities. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival Opens With Food Areas Coming Back
A popular annual snow festival kicked off in Sapporo on Sunday, with food and drink areas set up after being canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Anime Takes Over 2024 Sapporo Snow Festival With Gundam, Ghibli, and More
The 2024 Sapporo Snow Festival is now open (in Japan), with new snow statues and ice sculptures. (Golden Kamui, Spirited Away, Dungeon Meshi, Gundam, among others). pic.twitter.com/KTZ1ouB5xh ... ( read original story ...)
Snow-tani! Shohei, Decoy made into frozen sculpture in Japan
The most iconic duo right now isn’t a world-famous pop star and her football-playing boyfriend. Nope, it’s Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy! They have their own baseball card. The dog has its own ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift continues record-breaking tour in Tokyo
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has arrived in Japan, thousands of ''Swifties'' filling the Tokyo Dome for the opening night. Taylor Swift will perform four sold-out shows before flying back to the US in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama investing P3.5 billion to expand Clark tire plant
Japanese company Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is set to spend P3.5 billion for the expansion of its tire plant in Clark, according to the Clark Development Corp. ( read original story ...)
The Osaka Expo Could Make or Break Nippon Ishin’s Political Future
The success of Nippon Ishin as a national political force has originated from their effort to convince the voters of their competent governance in Osaka. The Expo is a major test. ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift Speaks Japanese to Crowd During Tokyo Concert
Megastar Taylor Swift has impressed fans by greeting the audience at her Tokyo "Eras Tour" by speaking Japanese. ( read original story ...)