One of two Filipinos arrested in Japan for allegedly abandoning the bodies of a married couple in Tokyo denied any involvement in the crime, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports surge 10% in December on strong demand for autos
Japan has reported its exports surged almost 10% in December from a year earlier, helped by a revival in trade with China and strong demand for vehicles ... ( read original story ...)
‘Oppenheimer’ to be shown in Japan, 8 months after ‘Barbenheimer’ outrage
Japanese audiences can watch the movie "Oppenheimer" in cinemas from March 29, distribution company Bitters End said on Wednesday, after the epic on the creator of the nuclear bomb was nominated for ... ( read original story ...)
Retired Japan bullet train snack carts up for sale
NAGOYA -- Retired snack carts used on shinkansen bullet trains in Japan will go on sale to the public via a lottery, the operating company announced on Jan. 23. JR Central Retailing Plus Co., which ... ( read original story ...)
2 ‘host clubs’ in Tokyo’s Kabukicho face suspension over huge fees, admitting minor
TOKYO -- The operation of two "host clubs," where male companions entertain women, in the Japanese capital's Kabukicho nightlife district may be suspended for charging a customer huge fees and letting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower on profit-taking after recent 34-yr highs
Tokyo stocks ended lower on Wednesday as investors locked in gains after the key Japanese indexes hit 34-year highs in recent trading ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shuts off SLIM moon lander’s battery in hopes of ‘possibly’ restarting it later
The operators of Japan’s SLIM moon lander say they have shut it off after solar panels failed to generate power but suggest it could be restarted later. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka will come back the great player she was
Naomi Osaka's path at the Australian Open 2024 ended immediately. The Japanese tennis player, two-time champion in Australia, surrendered in two sets to the French Caroline Garcia with a score of 6-4 ... ( read original story ...)
AWS Announces ¥2.26 Trillion Investment in Tokyo and Osaka Cloud Infrastructure, Predicted to Create 30,500 Jobs
Amazon Web Services (AWS) yesterday announced its plans to invest 2.26 trillion yen into its existing cloud infrastructure in Tokyo and Osaka by 2027 ... ( read original story ...)
A Delectable Exploration of the Best Food in Osaka
If you're a foodie, Osaka is a must-visit destination. Known as Japan's culinary capital, Osaka is home to an incredible array of restaurants, street food stalls, and markets. If you're searching for ... ( read original story ...)
Isenhouer Brothers Racing joins Team Yokohama roster on Geolandar tyres at King of the Hammers
Yokohama Tire has added Isenhouer Brothers Racing to its line-up for the annual King of the Hammers race. They will join veteran Team Yokohama members, including Wayne and Kristen Matlock, Levi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Jan factory activity languishes, but service sector picks up – PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank for the eight consecutive month in January amid weak demand, but the service sector saw strong gains as new business picked up, a private business survey showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Drone the size of a bread slice may allow Japan closer look inside damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
A drone almost the size of a slice of bread is Japan’s newest hope to get clearer footage of one of the reactors inside the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant where hundreds of tons of damaged fuel remain almost 13 years after the disaster. ( read original story ...)
Japan goalkeeper racially abused online after Asian Cup errors
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said Monday he was racially abused on social media following his team's shock defeat to Iraq at the Asian Cup.Suzuki, who was winning only his sixth cap against Iraq, said he had no doubts about his ability as Japan prepare to face Indonesia on Wednesday with qualification for the last 16 ...
Tokyo Police Club Are Breaking Up
After a nearly two-decade run, the Canadian indie rockers are calling it quits. Tokyo Police Club Are Breaking Up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Police Club Announce Breakup, Farewell Show
Tokyo Police Club! But not for long. The longstanding indie band has announced its impending breakup, after a few farewell gestures to be revealed and one last hometown gig at HISTORY in Toronto on ... ( read original story ...)