Japan’s economy minister warned that the country needs to remain vigilant to prevent electricity shortages this summer, due to its reliance on older power plants that have a higher risk of sudden outages. ( read original story ...)
Onosato poised to continue rapid rise at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Summer Basho champion Onosato is undoubtedly the main attraction for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The 24-year-old former amateur yokozuna has been on fire since turning pro 14 months ago ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Fast-rising Onosato has ozeki promotion on table in Nagoya
ANJO, Japan (Kyodo) -- Having risen to sekiwake after a historic maiden championship in May, 24-year-old Onosato can earn an even bigger promotion at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Ex-chief public prosecutor indicted over rape of colleague in Osaka
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A former chief of the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office was indicted Friday for allegedly raping a female subordinate while she was drunk. Kentaro Kitagawa, a 64-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien is at the center of an urban debate amid a redevelopment rift
The redevelopment of Jingu Gaien, a green oasis in Tokyo’s city center, has been dividing opinion for years. Protesters decry the planned rebuilding of its baseball and rugby stadiums, which they say ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese military simulations of attacks on US air bases in Japan alarms Tokyo
Satellite imagery suggesting China’s military rehearsed strikes on American facilities in Japan sparks urgent security reviews in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Beachgoer swept away on floating ring survives 36-hour ordeal off Japan’s coast
A beachgoer who was swept 80 kilometers (50 miles) out to sea in a floating ring has been rescued off Japan’s east coast some 36 hours after she went missing, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo unveils tie-up goods with Hello Kitty, Sanrio characters
The organizer and the licensing office of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, western Japan, launched on Friday a set of products in collaboration with Hello Kitty, one of the world's most beloved feline ... ( read original story ...)
70% of Tokyo sphere dormitories for certain prefectural students are for males only: survey
About 70% of dormitories in and around Tokyo that are exclusively for college students from certain prefectures are for male students, creati ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Military Often Flouted Rules on Handling Secrets
Japan is nearly doubling military spending over a five-year span and has stepped up cooperation with the U.S. in preparing for possible regional conflicts. At the same time, it faces issues such as ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi pref. police OK use of sunglasses, bottle holders to cope with Japan’s summer heat
The Aichi Prefectural Police force has begun to allow its uniformed officers to wear sunglasses and carry bottle holders when working outdoo ... ( read original story ...)
6 People Die From Heatwave In Tokyo As Temperatures Soar To 40ºC
Six people have died of heatstroke in Tokyo, Japan, as the country battles a heatwave ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defence white paper says China’s military ambitions ‘greatest strategic challenge’ to the world
Joint military activities around Japan by China and Russia are of “grave concern” and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo’s defence ministry said on Friday. In its annual white paper, ... ( read original story ...)
On stage, one of Japan’s biggest Kabuki stars changes roles in an instant. Offstage, it took decades
Onstage, Danjuro Ichikawa, one of the biggest stars of Japan’s Kabuki theater, is a virtuoso in switching roles ... ( read original story ...)
Shirt in the ring! Candidate strips in video to win votes in Tokyo gubernatorial election
She’s the breast candidate for the job. An “entrepreneur” running for governor of Tokyo peeled off her shirt and asked viewers if they thought she was “sexy” enough to win votes in a bizarre video ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
A large metal arm in a Japanese factory swept a cluster of fluffy white fabric rectangles off a carousel into a group to be wrapped in plastic before packaging for shipment. The items were adult ... ( read original story ...)