China braces for heavy rain as tropical storm Noul edges closer
China on Friday warned of heavy rain and severe flood risks as the third tropical…
Sony to reopen iconic LA theater Cinerama Dome after 6 years
Sony Pictures Entertainment said it plans to reopen and restore the iconic Cinerama Dome, a…
Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home
A beautiful way to show off your Starbucks collectibles. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning…
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Three-day ascent attempt comes to an abrupt end. When I first started hiking in Japan,…
Japan and Solomon Islands leaders agree to bolster ties
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her visiting Solomon Islands counterpart, Matthew Wale, confirmed Thursday that…
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
Japan, the home of Pokemon, is beginning to weigh regulating the booming trading card market,…
Japan and Russia to resume youth exchanges after seven-year hiatus
An exchange program for young people in Japan and Russia is expected to resume in…
Former head of Japanese barbecue chain arrested over tax evasion
Public prosecutors on Thursday arrested the former president of a yakiniku barbecue restaurant chain on…
JIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi entered the final days of an extended parliamentary session Thursday still…