How Japan Measures Building Shaking During Earthquakes
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck in the early hours of August 23 triggered Level 2 on Japan’s…
What a Tokyo summer taught this New Zealander about climate shock
By the time I reached the middle of the sunflower field, my face had taken on an alarming…
Tokyo area rattled by magnitude 5.9 quake, no tsunami alert issued. More than 30 injured.
TOKYO (AP) — A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than…
Japan dominates the world’s best cities for digital nomads, while Spain makes an impact
As the trend for digital nomads shows no sign of slowing down, Japan has dominated a new ranking…
Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin’s visit to disputed islands
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s condemnation of President…
Russia’s Putin visits Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing protest from Tokyo | News
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday visited the Kuril Islands, a Russian-controlled Pacific island chain also…
Japan’s defense minister prays at controversial Yasukuni Shrine
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese defense minister on Saturday prayed at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian…
Opinion | Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events
More than 86,000 football fans passed through Kai Tak Stadium over two nights recently as Manchester City faced…
Opinion | Just like with the yen, America cannot save the AI bubble
In a rare intervention, the US has propped up the Japanese yen. The move is seen as a…
The Tokyo Neighborhoods With Japan’s Most Acclaimed Restaurants, According to Its Harshest Reviewers
Ask a foreign visitor where to find Tokyo’s best food, and the answer usually comes from Google reviews,…
The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?
Only days ago, the Japanese yen’s descent showed no signs of stopping, having already dropped to a 40-year…
Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan
Housekeeping services employing Filipino staff have gained in popularity amid growing demand in Japan for such domestic support,…