Asia shares rise as Wall Street on track to end loss streak
https://japantoday.com/category/business/asia-shares-rise-as-wall-street-on-track-to-end-loss-streak
September 8, 2022, 7:29 AM
Asian benchmarks mostly rose Thursday, as investor optimism got a perk from a rally on Wall Street that's on track to break a three-week losing streak.
Japan's benchmark…
--------------------
Melissa Uchiyama: Sparking creativity in young minds
https://japantoday.com/category/features/executive-impact/melissa-uchiyama-sparking-creativity-in-young-minds
September 8, 2022, 5:44 AM
American writer and Tokyo resident Melissa Uchiyama realized the importance of encouragement from an early age. As a child growing up in Arizona and Florida, Uchiyama loved music,…
--------------------
State funeral for Abe appropriate given his achievements: Kishida
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-state-funeral-for-abe-appropriate-given-achievements-kishida
September 8, 2022, 10:21 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reiterated Thursday that a state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe is "appropriate" given his achievements as the country's longest-serving premier, with the…
--------------------
Canada's horrific knife rampage over as last suspect dies
https://japantoday.com/category/world/canada%27s-horrific-knife-rampage-over-as-last-suspect-dies
September 8, 2022, 4:31 AM
The last suspect in a horrific stabbing spree that killed 10 and wounded 18 in western Canada is dead following his capture, and police hope the stunning end…
--------------------
Kyrgios fined $14,000 for U.S. Open racket meltdown
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/kyrgios-fined-14-000-for-us-open-racquet-meltdown
September 8, 2022, 4:42 AM
Nick Kyrgios was fined $14,000 on Wednesday for his spectacular double racket smashing tantrum at the end of his U.S. Open defeat to Karen Khachanov.
The Australian violently…
--------------------
Australian leader Albanese plus 3 former PMs to attend Abe funeral
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/australian-pm-plus-3-former-pms-to-attend-shinzo-abe-funeral
September 8, 2022, 7:50 AM
Australia will be represented by its government leader plus three former leaders at Shinzo Abe’s state funeral this month in an extraordinary mark of respect for Japan’s longest-serving…
--------------------
Japan reports 112,404 new coronavirus cases; 10,640 in Tokyo
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Tokyo-reports-10-640-new-coronavirus-cases
September 8, 2022, 10:17 AM
Japan on Thursday reported 112,404 new coronavirus cases.
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 10,640 new cases, down 2,928 from Wednesday.
The number of infected people hospitalized with severe…
--------------------
Another U.S. congressional delegation visits Taiwan
https://japantoday.com/category/world/another-us-congressional-delegation-in-taiwan-amid-tensions
September 8, 2022, 5:26 AM
Another U.S. congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan as tensions with China remain high over its claims to the self-governed island.
A steady stream of U.S. visitors has come…
--------------------
Man arrested for setting fire to bar after being told other customers don’t like talking to him
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-for-setting-fire-to-bar-after-being-told-other-customers-don%E2%80%99t-like-talking-to-him
September 8, 2022, 7:52 AM
Police in Tachikawa, Tokyo, have arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of arson and property destruction after he allegedly set fire to a bar last month.
Police quoted…
--------------------
Ancient skeleton reveals amputation surgery 31,000 years ago
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ancient-skeleton-reveals-amputation-surgery-31-000-years-ago
September 8, 2022, 12:52 AM
A skeleton discovered in a remote corner of Borneo rewrites the history of ancient medicine and proves amputation surgery was successfully carried out about 31,000 years ago, scientists…
--------------------
Ohtani, Trout homer again, but Tigers rally past Angels 5-4
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ohtani-trout-homer-again-but-tigers-rally-past-angels-5-4
September 8, 2022, 6:20 AM
Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered in the same game for the eighth time this season, but rookies Kerry Carpenter and Ryan Kreidler hit back-to-back homers in the…
--------------------
Halloween season kicks off
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/halloween-season-kicks-off
September 7, 2022, 9:58 PM
A street zombie dance event is held to kick off the Halloween season at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Wednesday night.
--------------------
Tiafoe defeats Rublev to reach U.S. Open semifinals
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/tiafoe-defeats-rublev-to-reach-us-open-semi-finals
September 8, 2022, 8:00 AM
Frances Tiafoe of the United States defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets to power into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Tiafoe, aiming to become the…
--------------------
U.S. Vice President Harris to attend Abe's funeral
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/vp-harris-will-attend-former-japanese-prime-minister-abe%27s-funeral-in-tokyo
September 8, 2022, 7:51 AM
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Tokyo later this month to attend the funeral of slain former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, followed by a trip…
--------------------
Apple debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/apple-debuts-iphone-14-pro-and-iphone-14-pro-max
September 7, 2022, 10:14 PM
Apple on Wednesday announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most advanced Pro lineup ever, featuring the Dynamic Islan — a new design that…
--------------------
At least six Mozambicans beheaded, Italian nun shot dead by insurgents
https://japantoday.com/category/world/at-least-six-mozambicans-beheaded-italian-nun-shot-dead-by-insurgents1
September 7, 2022, 10:40 PM
At least six people were beheaded and an Italian nun killed on Tuesday by Islamic State-linked insurgents in Mozambique's Nampula province, authorities said on Wednesday.
Speaking in the…
--------------------
MLB players union joins AFL-CIO and eyes minor leaguers
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/mlb-players-union-joins-afl-cio-and-eyes-minor-leaguers
September 7, 2022, 10:06 PM
The Major League Baseball Players Association announced an affiliation with the AFL-CIO on Wednesday, tightening ties to the national US labor movement as it seeks to represent minor-league…
--------------------
New York drops mask requirement on public transportation
https://japantoday.com/category/world/new-york-drops-mask-requirement-on-public-transportation
September 7, 2022, 10:18 PM
New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks in part to the availability of new booster shots targeting the most common strain of COVID-19,…
--------------------
Obamas return to the White House, unveil official portraits
https://japantoday.com/category/world/here-they-are-obamas%27-white-house-portraits-being-unveiled
September 7, 2022, 11:14 PM
Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, returned to the White House Wednesday, unveiling official portraits with a modern vibe in an event that set humor and…
--------------------
WHO: COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over
https://japantoday.com/category/world/who-covid-cases-drop-everywhere-but-pandemic-not-over
September 7, 2022, 10:17 PM
The number of new coronavirus cases fell everywhere in the world last week by about 12%, according to the World Health Organization's latest weekly review of the pandemic…
--------------------
New UK leader Truss finalizes huge power subsidy plan
https://japantoday.com/category/world/new-uk-leader-liz-truss-finalises-huge-power-subsidy-plan1
September 7, 2022, 10:16 PM
Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday readied the final details of a plan to tackle soaring energy bills, which looks likely to cool inflation but add…
--------------------
Kim Kardashian launches private equity firm
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/kim-kardashian-launches-private-equity-firm
September 7, 2022, 10:12 PM
Reality TV star-turned-entrepreneur Kim Kardashian announced Wednesday she is branching into a new business arena with the launch of a private equity firm co-founded with a former partner…
--------------------
Greece warns allies of Turkey conflict danger amid tension
https://japantoday.com/category/world/greece-warns-allies-of-turkey-conflict-danger-amid-tension
September 7, 2022, 10:18 PM
Greece's government has written to the country's NATO and European Union partners and the head of the United Nations, asking them to formally condemn increasingly aggressive talk by…
--------------------
British postal workers plan further strikes
https://japantoday.com/category/world/british-postal-workers-plan-further-strikes1
September 7, 2022, 10:42 PM
A union representing postal workers at Britain's Royal Mail said on Wednesday its members would take fresh strike action at the end of the month in a dispute…
--------------------
EU to propose price cap on Russian gas
https://japantoday.com/category/world/eu-to-propose-price-cap-on-russian-gas-von-der-leyen-says3
September 7, 2022, 10:16 PM
The European Commission will propose a price cap on Russian gas, alongside measures including a mandatory EU cut in electricity use and a ceiling on the revenue of…
--------------------
Hong Kong police arrest chairman of largest journalist group
https://japantoday.com/category/world/hong-kong-police-arrest-chairman-of-largest-journalist-group
September 7, 2022, 10:19 PM
The chairman of Hong Kong's largest journalists' association was arrested Wednesday for allegedly obstructing police and public disorder while reporting, the latest case sparking concerns of declining media…
--------------------
Tokyo, Osaka subway websites hit, apparently by pro-Russia hacker group
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/japan-metro-websites-hit-apparently-by-pro-russia-hacker-group
September 7, 2022, 10:10 PM
The Tokyo Metro Co and Osaka Metro Co's websites were rendered inaccessible on Wednesday evening in what appears to be a second day of cyberattacks on Japan, with…
--------------------
No tulips from Amsterdam? Gas crisis hits Dutch greenhouses
https://japantoday.com/category/business/no-tulips-from-amsterdam-gas-crisis-hits-dutch-greenhouses2
September 7, 2022, 10:43 PM
Greenhouse owner Pieter Wijnen would like to focus on growing vegetables, but since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, his life has revolved around gas and electricity prices…
--------------------
N Korean ex-spy Kim Hyon Hui convinced Japanese abductees are alive
https://japantoday.com/category/national/n.-korea-ex-spy-kim-hyon-hui-convinced-japanese-abductees-are-alive
September 8, 2022, 7:54 AM
Former North Korean agent Kim Hyon Hui said she is convinced that Japanese who remain unaccounted for after being abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s…
--------------------
Japan, U.S., S Korea reaffirm joint response to N Korean threat
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-us-s-korea-reaffirm-joint-response-to-n-korea-threat
September 8, 2022, 7:50 AM
Diplomats from the United States, Japan and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment on Wednesday to working together in response to any threat from North Korea, including a possible…
--------------------