Officials urge vigilance as Tokyo region set for heavy snowfall Keith Preston 3 years ago Top News Stories Officials urge vigilance as Tokyo region set for heavy snowfall Authorities have urged those in affected areas to refrain from nonessential outings and warned of transport disruptions and the risk of blackouts. North Korea unveils apparent new ICBM in nighttime military parade The new missiles would not need to be fueled up, making them easier to deploy quickly and more difficult to spot and shoot down. Japan NPO head arrested for facilitating unauthorized organ transplant Under the transplant law, unauthorized mediation is prohibited, and violators are punished with imprisonment of up to one year, a fine of up to ¥1 … Toyota keeps profit forecasts despite supply chain headwinds The world’s top-selling automaker is still suffering production setbacks caused by the semiconductor shortage along with other industry players. Gold bars worth over ¥500 million donated to quake-hit village The municipal government of Tanohata in Iwate Prefecture said it was considering using the proceeds from the sale of the 120 bars for child-rearing support … LDP said to be divided if Kishida seeks BOJ pivot With the nomination of a new governor likely to come next week, several party members said there will be opposition within the party if Kishida … Other Stories News Bucking tradition, young Chinese are choosing to focus on themselves over starting a family Doubts are growing among couples about the overall benefits of having children. Opinion Erdogan has undermined Turkey’s earthquake response President Erdogan’s paranoid policies against civil society have weakened the very institutions Turkey needs to deal with the devastating earthquake. Culture ‘God Bless You’: A hastily made yet surprising debut Keisuke Sakurai’s offbeat crime drama, made in a flurry of productivity during the pandemic, has heart and a striking visual aesthetic that shines despite its … Sports Lars Nootbaar’s mother hopes son can help bring WBC title back to Japan Lars Nootbaar is the first player named to represent Japan in the WBC solely through his ancestry. News Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so deadly? Timing, location and the weak construction of the collapsed buildings are some of the factors that made the quake particularly deadly, experts said. News U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel says Japanese industry can play bigger role amid defense challenges Rahm Emanuel said building up “resilience” across a number of sectors and supply chains and bolstering deterrence capabilities were crucial goals for the alliance. Sports Former Hawks outfielder Yusuke Masago to represent China in WBC Masago, 28, a native of Kyoto Prefecture and whose father is from China, began his professional career with SoftBank in 2013 after the Hawks made … Attack the System Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
