TOKYO. KAZINFORM - Heavy rain is expected to fall again in parts of Japan through Thursday with coastal regions in the north and west at particular risk of landslides and flooding, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Outsider Caste
The burakumin still feel the impact of centuries-old discrimination, though many Japanese deny these prejudices still exist. ( read original story ...)
Train accident victim believed to be involved in assault identified as 17-yr-old from Tokyo
An individual who died after being struck by a train here on the night of Aug. 13 has been identified as a 17-year-old resident of Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beachgoers warned to steer clear of dolphins after spate of attacks
A single dolphin thought to have injured at least six people at beaches in Fukui prefecture, with one person requiring 14 stitches ... ( read original story ...)
Elderly woman dies of COVID at home in Japan day after being turned away from hospitals
A COVID-19 patient in her 90s died at home a day after an ambulance crew was unable to find a hospital to accept her, the Kanagawa Prefect ... ( read original story ...)
‘Stranger Things’ cafe in Tokyo lets you eat Demogorgon pasta, Eleven’s waffles
Japanese fans of the sci-fi hit Stranger Things can chow down on demonic pasta and rock out to retro 1980s tunes at a pop-up cafe inspired by the Netflix Inc horror drama. ( read original story ...)
Get to taste Japan in Tokyo Tokyo’s newest Wagyu Cubes Bento
Amplify your love for Japan this June, during the Tokyo Tokyo Festival, as it marks the highly anticipated comeback of the Tokyo Tokyo Wagyu Cubes Bento, a favorite of those who really know how to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., S. Korea, Japan hold missile defense exercise with eye on N. Korea, China
The United States, South Korea and Japan participated in a ballistic missile defense exercise off Hawaii's coast last week, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, reviving combined drills with an eye on North ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks flat in morning despite robust U.S. shares
Tokyo stocks were almost flat Tuesday morning as buying following an overnight rise in U.S. shares was offset by profit-taking after the benchmark Nikkei rose to a seven-month high the previous day. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on profit-taking, weak energy issues
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday as investors locked in gains after the Nikkei index ended at a seven-month high the previous day, while falling U.S. crude oil futures prompted selling in ... ( read original story ...)
PM Kishida vows Japan will never again wage war as China, S. Korea condemn visits to Yasukuni Shrine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed his country would never again wage war during a ceremony on the anniversary of Japan’s World War II defeat. In Kishida’s first address since taking office ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s KINLÒ Announces NIL Brand Partnerships With Five Black NCAA Athletes
Naomi Osaka has called on young Black athletes like herself to spread more awareness of suncare for melanated skin. ( read original story ...)
Reports: Kamala Harris to attend funeral of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to reports on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan ministers visit war shrine as South Korea calls for end to historical tensions
Japan PM Fumio Kishida sends offering but stays away from Yasukuni, which honours dead including class-A war criminals ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Kinlò Signs Five Athletes To NIL Deals
Naomi Osaka’s functional suncare brand Kinlo, which was formulated specifically for people with melanated skin, has announced NIL deals with five college athletes: Deja Kelly, Reilyn Turner, Robert ... ( read original story ...)
Step inside Tokyo’s ‘Stranger Things’ cafe
STORY: Step inside this Stranger Things-inspired diner in TokyoFans of the Netflix show can nosh on 'Demogorgon pasta'or waffles craved by ElevenThe pop-up cafe was created in partnership with ... ( read original story ...)