But chances are it was an artificial version that Japanese growers say is a world away from their ‘green gold’. Unlike the spicy neon concoction familiar to many fans of Japanese cuisine — which is …
Most In Japan Oppose Holding Olympics In 2021: Polls
A majority of Japanese people oppose holding the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics next year, favouring a further delay or outright cancellation of the massive event, new polling showed …
‘Demon Slayer’ nears Japan movie history, boosts economy with resilience message
The tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons which murdered his family, “Demon Slayer” is poised to become Japan’s top-grossing film ever, thanks to a boost in fan numbers due to the coronavirus …
Japan mayor defends councilwoman’s ouster over assault claim
The mayor of a Japanese hot springs resort town is denying sexual assault allegations by a former assemblywoman and defending her dismissal, saying he wanted to protect the town’s reputation …
Covid-19 forces Japan to close New Year’s Eve celebration spot Mount Takao
Tokyo officials deemed that the large numbers, as well as the likelihood that people would be drinking alcohol and sleeping overnight on Takao was too risky.
In Japan, Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ is a Christmas carol
Five thousand amateur chorus members sang “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Tokyo, Japan, in February of 2006. The sing-alongs to the German composer’s piece about brotherhood and …
Asia shares trend higher; Japan data offsets Wall St losses
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street as hopes for a new round of aid for American workers and businesses faded. Benchmarks …
Japan, South Korea fret as surging coronavirus undermines leaders’ support
Japan and South Korea grappled with surging coronavirus cases and growing public frustration on Monday as Japan’s prime minister tiptoed around a contentious travel subsidy programme while an anxious …
Asian markets rise as Japan reports better business sentiment
Benchmark indexes in Singapore and Indonesia rose, while stocks fell in Taiwan The quarterly “tankan” survey by the Bank of Japan showed business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations for a …
Japan ‘tankan’ business survey shows optimism over recovery
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession. The BOJ’s …