Yumi Katsura, a pioneer of Japan’s bridal fashion, dies at 94
Yumi Katsura, a pioneer of bridal fashion in Japan who once designed papal vestments for St. John Paul II, has died at the age of 94, her firm Yumi Katsura…
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Manchester City fined over £2 million for delayed kick-offs
Manchester City have been fined £2.09 million ($2.68 million, 2.48 million euros) by the Premier League for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off or restart of matches, it was announced…
China accuses Japan of ‘smear attacks’ in recent talks with U.S., India and Australia
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction to Japan about what it called "smear attacks” against China at recent high-level meetings with the United States, India and Australia, the Foreign Ministry said…
Musk’s superhuman vision promise is dangerous: researchers
Researchers have criticised billionaire Elon Musk for promising that his brain implant technology could eventually provide patients with vision superior to normal human sight. Musk has long promised that his…
Toyota acknowledges more certification cheating and apologizes
Toyota Motor Corp reported Wednesday more cases of cheating on certification tests for new models required by the Japanese government, on top of those acknowledged earlier. In the latest report,…
Data centers are guzzling up too much electricity. Can we make them more efficient?
Our insatiable demand for digital content and services has been driving a rise in energy-hungry data centers. The International Energy Agency reports global data center electricity consumption could double in a…
Japan Breeze announces historic participation in Caribbean Series with Hall of Famer Alex Ramirez as CEO
Japan Breeze G.K. has announced its participation in the Caribbean Series, the most prestigious and long-standing international baseball tournament in Latin America. Established in June 2024 with Alex Ramirez as…
Come play hide-and-seek on a deserted Japanese island this August and November
Japan is facing a serious problem. For years now there has been a general malaise in its global standing which it can’t seem to pull itself out of. We're talking…
Princess Leia bikini costume from set of ‘Star Wars’ movie sells at auction for $175,000
The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi" in the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000, according to the auction…
Tokyo prosecutors raid LDP lawmaker’s home on suspicion of salary fraud
Tokyo prosecutors have searched the home and offices of Megumi Hirose, 58, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and an Upper House lawmaker, on Tuesday, on suspicion of defrauding…
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