Temp Job App 'Timee' Debuts on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market
Temp job matching service 'Timee' has gone public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange amidst increasing labor shortages and diversified work styles. (News On Japan)
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TV Announcer Stuns with Dance Moves
A video of Taro Yasufuku, a new announcer at TV Yamanashi, dancing in a suit has gone viral on social media, surpassing 1.7 million views. (News On Japan)
read moreJapan Drafts Guidelines for Leftover Takeaway
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has initiated the creation of guidelines for taking home leftovers as part of its efforts to reduce food waste. Restaurants are hopeful for clear directions on preventing food poisoning. (News On Japan)
read moreParis Olympics Open with 6km Parade on Seine
The 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris officially commenced with an opening ceremony held on the Seine River in the city center on the 26th (27th Japan time). (News On Japan)
read moreRising Prices Hit Japan's Festivals: Ice Shavings and Goldfish Scooping Costs Surge
The impact of rising prices is being felt at summer festivals, with essential items like ice shavings and goldfish scooping seeing significant price increases. (News On Japan)
read moreBrazil apologizes for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants
Depending on who you ask, the bones that have been sitting in a Tokyo repository for decades could be either leftovers from early 20th century anatomy classes, or…
read moreMayor of Okinawan city of Ginowan found dead in Tokyo hotel; illness suspected
A mayor of a city in the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, which hosts a U.S. military base at the heart of a controversy over its relocation, was…
read moreJapan nuclear watchdog panel decides against restarting Tsuruga reactor
A panel of Japan's nuclear watchdog decided on Friday against restarting a reactor at the Tsuruga nuclear power plant citing seismic risks, paving the way for the regulator…
read moreU.S. figure skaters to receive team gold medal after delays tied to Valieva doping
Nine figure skaters from the U.S. were denied their 2022 Olympic team gold medal in Beijing because of a Russian doping scandal linked to Kamila Valieva. Now the squad will get their medals in Paris.
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read moreThe luxury outlook in China just keeps getting worse
Gucci's parent company said on Wednesday that it continued to see a "deceleration" in Asia-Pacific sales in the first half of the year.
read moreSpain start Olympics bid with win over Japan
Watch highlights from Spain's 2-1 win against Japan during the group stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
read moreJapan score 'supreme' free-kick against world champions Spain
Watch Japan forward Aoba Fujino score a "supreme" free-kick against world champions Spain in the group stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
read moreCrisis in Tokyo Police Recruitment
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is facing a decline in the number of applicants, leading to concerns about future recruitment. In an effort to showcase the appeal of the profession, the department held a training event for students, featurin
read moreOlympic Judo Stars' Hometown Unveils Giant Mural
A massive mural of siblings Hifumi and Uta Abe, who are set to compete in judo at the Paris Olympics and aim for consecutive gold medals, was unveiled on July 26 in their hometown of Kobe. (News On Japan)
read moreNew Dinosaur Species Discovered in Hyogo
A dinosaur fossil found in a stratum dating back approximately 110 million years (Early Cretaceous) in Tamba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, has been identified as a new genus and species of the small carnivorous dinosaur family Troodontidae, which
read moreHeavy Rain Hits Akita, Bridge Collapses
Japan's northern Akita Prefecture experienced a torrential deluge Friday, causing major flooding and the collapse of a bridge in Kamikoani Village. (News On Japan)
read moreMen's Cafe Manager Arrested for Introducing Women to Illegal Businesses
A manager of a men's concept cafe in Tokyo's Akihabara district has been arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act by introducing female customers to illegal men's massage parlors to pay off high bills. (News On Japan)
read moreAir Conditioner Thefts 'Not Cool'
Theft of air conditioner outdoor units has surged as Japan's heatwave continues, leaving some businesses unable to run critical cooling systems. (News On Japan)
read more1 dead, 4 missing, thousands evacuated as record rains pound northern Japan
Record heavy rain forced the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan as rivers burst their banks washing away bridges and cars, officials and media…
read moreSwimmer bitten on the hand by dolphin at Fukui beach
A man was bitten on the hand by a dolphin while swimming at a beach in Maihama, Fukui Prefecture, on Friday. According to police, the incident occurred at…
read moreS Korea says listing Japan's Sado mine as World Heritage site likely
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said Friday that the registration of a gold and silver mine complex on Japan's Sado Island as a UNESCO World Heritage site seems likely,…
read moreIn Japan, Turning the Tables on Rude Customers
The country is famous for its hospitality. But businesses have had enough of people screaming at workers or tormenting them on social media.
read moreRetrofuture Revelations from Japan: A Journey Through Time and Imagination
Retrofuture Revelations from Japan: A Journey Through Time and ImaginationRetrofuturism, a captivating blend of past visions and future possibilities, has long fascinated the human imagination. It represents a unique genre where artists and designers
read moreInside Out 2 Beats Frozen 2 as the Highest-Grossing Animated Movie of All Time
The film is now playing in theaters worldwide and has surpassed the record previously held by Frozen 2.
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