Abe’s demise offers Japan a chance to turn away from his military obssession and repair relations with neighbors angered by his nationalist agenda. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba Materials in Major Investment to Increase Silicon Nitride Ball Production Capacity
Toshiba Materials is investing in a major silicon-nitride balls manufacturing facility, alongside its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s shape-shifting mascot has a name now
While the shapeshifting water-type mascot was unveiled a few months ago, organisers took some time picking a name for the new face of. Just as we hit the 1,000 day countdown to the Osaka World Expo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans state funeral Sept. 27 for slain former leader Shinzo Abe
The event is expected to a be a major gathering of current and former world leaders, with dignitaries already making plans to attend. ( read original story ...)
Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 – sources
Japan plans a state funeral on Sept. 27 for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot to death at a campaign rally this month, a government official and leading ruling party source said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans September date for Abe’s state funeral
The government, which is finalizing the details of the event, had already recently announced its intention to hold the funeral in the autumn, following the wishes of Abe’s family and taking into ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 – NHK
The Japanese government is planning to hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot to death at a campaign rally earlier this month, on Sept. 27, NHK public television said ... ( read original story ...)
A Walk Through Tokyo History: Yotsuya to Shinjuku on the Koshu Kaido Road
A guide to walking through the center of Tokyo on the course of the Koshu Kaido road, one of the five routes that connected the old city of Edo with the provinces. Among the modern buildings and ... ( read original story ...)
Experts: Seoul, Tokyo Maintain Ties Despite Possible Japanese Military Expansion
Modernization of Japan's forces would support Washington's effort to bolster trilateral ties with South Korea and Japan, analysts say ... ( read original story ...)
TiNDLE NOW AVAILABLE AS A BRAND-NEW MENU SPECIAL AT SCHMATZ IN TOKYO
TiNDLE is now offered as a menu special at Schmatz, the popular German beer restaurant group at their Nakameguro and Yokohama locations, followed by the Ark Hills and Shimokitazawa outlets at the end ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Ice Prince’ Yuzuru Hanyu retires from competitive figure skating
Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu, widely regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters in history, has retired from international competitions. Known to international fans as the “Ice Prince,” the 27-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
B.C. 2030 Olympic, Paralympic bid may be falling behind Sapporo in apparent 2-horse race
The Indigenous-led bid to bring the 2030 Olympics and Paralympics to B.C. appears to have hit its first roadblock. What remains to be seen is whether the initial blow is also fatal. ( read original story ...)
Big yen short in doubt for global traders even as Tokyo piles in
It may be the surprise of seeing prices at home go up for the first time in decades, but a split seems to be forming between a growing number of bearish yen watchers in Tokyo and their more positive ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to make return at San Jose next month
Naomi Osaka committed next month's tournament in San Jose, Calif., her first appearance since a first-round loss at the French Open on May 23. ( read original story ...)
Levi’s Dropped a Collab With Naomi Osaka & It’s Next Level
Beast/Levi'sScouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.It is no surprise by now that we love almost nothing more than seeing a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu, two-time gold medalist, quits competitive figure skating
Legendary figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who won two Olympic gold medals for Japan, has retired from competition, he announced Tuesday at a news conference in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)