With inflation accelerating globally and wage growth picking up in Japan, discussions also touched on the desirable timing to end the Bank of Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy, a government …
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
Shop owners in Japan selling Pokémon are experiencing a rise in thefts as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal these high sought-after items.
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Both were shattered by sexual harassment which she experienced “on a daily basis” when she joined her unit after training. “My breasts were rubbed. I was kissed on the cheek, groped, or grabbed from …
China’s largest marine theme park operator banks on Japanese anime to lure local tourists post-Covid
A new themed area at the Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, based on the Japanese animated series One Piece, forms part of the company’s new strategy focusing on foreign IPs.
South Korea’s An Beats Top-ranked Yamaguchi For Fifth Title Of 2023
South Korea’s An Se-young won her fifth title this year as she outclassed Japan’s world number one Akane Yamaguchi in straight games 21-16, 21-14 to capture the Singapore Open badminton on Sunday.
Women’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup: India beat South Korea to become champions
India defeated four-time champions South Korea 2-1 to clinch their maiden Women’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup title in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan on Sunday. While Annu (22′) and Neelam (41′) scored a goal each for India,
Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship South Korea: Pakistan defeat Japan by 31-52
Pakistan defeated Japan 31-52 in its opener of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship at South Korea. Ayman Mehmood scored 40 and and Muqadas 12 points. A total of 11 teams are participating in the mega event which includes Singapore,
Japan’s Hagiuda Says No-Confidence Motion Could Dissolve Diet
The policy chief for Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party said a no-confidence motion being considered by an opposition party may be a cause for dissolving parliament, leading to a general election …
5 of the best Japanese inns, or ryokans, from a traditional temple stay with monks to a six-star ski resort with 24-hour service
Ryokans have traditionally been found in coastal resorts or mountain towns, and have tatami-mat rooms, sliding paper doors and futons laid out each evening A growing number of properties marry the …
Israeli tourist explores Japan, visits 3 distinctive inns
I loved everything Japanese: sushi, eating with chopsticks, tatami mats, green tea, the minimalist aesthetic and impressive ability to design gardens out of rocks. Now, I finally got to go.