An old-school anime meme based on a viral video of a character yelling "sata andagi!" is going viral on TikTok, but where does it come from? Here's what you need to know. ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns Hamas’ ‘terror attacks,’ supports Israel’s right to defend itself
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa told her Israeli counterpart on Thursday the "terror attacks" by Hamas cannot be justified for any reason, and that Tokyo resolutely condemns the conduct, a statement by the Japanese Foreign Ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo benefiting from billions of investment dollars
Massive private developments are contributing to revitalization of an Asian metropolis eager to compete globally. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Mississippi tire plant celebrates 10 years
Yokohama's tire manufacturing plant is celebrating 10 years in West Point, Miss., giving playwright Tennessee Williams a run for his money as "The Friendly City" favorite son. The plant's 889 ... ( read original story ...)
Got Holiday Plans? Airbnb Reveals Top Destinations From Japan to Bahamas
New Airbnb data shows 2023 winter travelers are eyeing getaways to South America, the Asia-Pacific and the Bahamas. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Backs Down from 2030 Winter Olympics Bid Amid Public Distrust
Japan’s Sapporo City has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, citing a lack of public support driven by scandalous events tied to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-2030 Winter Games ‘too soon’ for Japan’s Sapporo – IOC
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Japan's Sapporo withdrew its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics because the Games were "too soon" for the city, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. The mayor of Sapporo said on Wednesday that the northern Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo eyes review amid shareholder pressure
Sapporo Holdings says that it has set up a committee to conduct a strategic review of the business, as the Japanese beer group comes under pressure from shareholders dissatisfied with stagnant growth. ( read original story ...)
Unauthorized Road Repairs on Tokyo’s East Japan Expressway Spark Controversy
A Surprising Discovery The East Japan Expressway in Tokyo’s Komae City became the center of a recent controversy after depressions were discovered on the road, leading to a series of unauthorized ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks to revoke tax status of religious group after Shinzo Abe slaying
The Japanese government on Thursday said it will seek to revoke the religious corporation status of an organization whose solicitation tactics came to light last year over the assassination of former ... ( read original story ...)
IMF’s Georgieva lauds Japan’s contribution to low-income trust, sees more coming
Japan made a "very impressive pledge" to an International Monetary Fund account that provides subsidies to enable zero-interest rate loans to the poorest countries, IMF Managing Director Kristalina ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC plans to make 6nm chips in second Japan plant, govt mulls aid
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC is planning to start producing 6-nanometer advanced semiconductors in its second Japan plant in Kumamoto in 2027, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Set to Make Post-Pregnancy Return to Tennis for 2024 Australian Open
Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal are set to return to tennis at the 2024 Australian Open, the tournament's director announced Wednesday ( read original story ...)
19-year-old admits to stabbing 3 near Univ. of Tokyo in 2022, apologizes in court
A then high school student accused of slashing three people here last year admitted to the allegations and apologized in court on Oct. 12.The suspect, a 19-year-old Nagoya native who was a second-year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia eye ministerial security talks in Tokyo on Oct. 20
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and Australia are considering holding talks in Tokyo next week, government sources said Th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan central banker sees no pressing need to alter yield control policy
There is no pressing need for the Bank of Japan to alter its yield control settings as it has room left for manouevre before the 10-year bond yield hits its ceiling, a central bank board member said on Thursday, ( read original story ...)