Aspiring actress discovers strength in ancient martial art
In retrospect, it seems fitting that someone seeking diverse skills found kobudo, perhaps the most esoteric of Japanese martial arts. Translated as "old martial arts," kobudo is a coll…
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Tokyo sightseeing boat firms fear damage to business during Olympics
[Photo courtesy of Tokyo Yakatabune Association]Traditional "yakatabune" boat companies make 60 to 70 percent of their annual profits between July and September. "It is possible t…
Car used in imperial enthronement parade goes on display in Tokyo
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 13:14 | All, JapanA specially built car that carried Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in a parade to commemorate the former's enthronement earlier this mo…
JR East eyes introduction of "walkthrough" ticket gates in few yrs
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 22:25 | All, JapanEast Japan Railway Co. is looking to introduce "walkthrough" ticket gates at stations that will enable passengers to access gates via …
Kyoto Univ. seeks to use stem cells for damaged knee joint treatment
(Cartilage tissue created fom human iPS cells. The new treatment is hoped to help treat patients with damaged or degenerated cartilage due to injuries and illnesses. Cartilage tissue covers…
Canned yakitori receives Japanese Space Food certification
KYODO NEWS - 23 minutes ago - 21:00 | All, JapanYakitori has become the first canned meat product certified by Japan's space agency, meaning astronauts will be able to enjoy grilled ch…
Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen national park to sell tickets online
KYODO NEWS - 6 minutes ago - 12:14 | Lifestyle, All, JapanTOKYO - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks, will start selling entrance ticket…
Lego to roll out Nissan GT-R replica in 1st Japanese car partnership
KYODO NEWS - 28 minutes ago - 20:56 | Lifestyle, All, JapanLego Group said Monday it will globally release a scaled-down replica of Nissan Motor Co.'s GT-R Nismo in January, …
Sony, Sharp supply parts to U.S.-blacklisted China security video firm
Hikvision -- the world's largest video surveillance company -- employs image sensors supplied by Sony in 180 of its surveillance camera models and sensors from Sharp in two c…
Olympics: Registrations to buy Tokyo Games tickets exceed 8 million
KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 17:14 | Sports, News, AllMore than 8 million residents of Japan have registered to buy tickets for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next summer, the games organi…