Has the pandemic changed how people spend their time? Experts wonder, as dumbbells, freezers and other unexpected items strongly outperform traditional imports.
The retired manager and second baseman had a memorable two-year stint with the Yomiuri Giants in the mid-1970s.
Many of those living in Japan might be wondering: when will a vaccine become available? What will the logistics look like? And, what should we know...
New poll puts the spotlight on younger generations, broad continuing concern about the spread of COVID and high expectations for Minister Taro Kono’s vaccine rollout. And...
In a world that has been forced to abandon speed and revert to a time of slow-motion, even the center of fashion has changed.
USJ's “Super Nintendo World” scheduled February 4 opening in Osaka is postponed - the attraction's 2nd delay due to worsening conditions caused by COVID-19.
Although many other ceremonies were canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, several local municipalities held gatherings, with some taking place outside or online – marking the...
It was an announcement with titanic repurcussions: 'First of all, we confirmed that there is no question of canceling the Olympics,' Abe said. 'Following that, given...
On the evening of December 25, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga sent the people of Japan a clear message on how to spend the upcoming end of...
The warm glow of lanterns. The chatter of people in the distance. The occasional burst of laughter as people wished to each other, “Happy New Year”....
It was a year when the economy survived while technology thrived, reminding us that science doesn’t stop, even during a health crisis.
As Japan entered the last ten days of 2020, there was a growing sense of urgency among the scientific community regarding the nationwide rise of COVID-19...