Crowds gathered in Tokyo on Friday to enjoy the famed cherry blossoms, which have been delayed by cold weather. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower, often celebrated with viewing parties and picnics. The trees are usually
The stunning cherry trees of Washington, D.C., a gift from Japan that blossom spectacularly each spring in a cherished symbol of renewal, were planted by first lady Helen Herron Taft and other dignitaries on this day in history, March 27, 1912. “The
Haruyuki Takahashi, a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member, appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting bribes related to the Tokyo Games. Takahashi allegedly accepted approximately $1.4 million in exchange for Olympic contracts for the 2021
Extraordinary images of the Japan Airlines aircraft being swallowed by flames have been released. The craft, according to Japanese media reports, collided with a coast guard jet. All 379 passengers and crew on board were evacuated, however two occupants of the coast
Japan has opened a “city within a city” skyscraper in Tokyo that rivals the iconic Eiffel Tower. The Azabudai Hills complex has given Tokyo its new tallest skyscraper, with a new building forming the backbone of the community standing at 330metres above
A 53-year-old man reportedly has been arrested in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday after driving his vehicle into a barrier outside the Israeli embassy there. The crash – which police say was caused by a suspect belonging to a right-wing organization – left
A district mayor in Japan’s biggest city is banning annual Halloween celebrations in the area. Shibuya city Mayor Ken Hasebe held a news conference Thursday, when he discouraged Halloween party-goers from coming to the ward, which is famous for its annual celebrations.
Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 14.8-feet, four-wheeled robot that looks like “Mobile Suit Gundam” from the wildly popular Japanese animation series, and it can be yours for $3 million. Called ARCHAX after the avian dinosaur archaeopteryx, the robot has cockpit
Prince Harry has attended the ISPS (International Sports Promotion Society) Sports Values Summit-Special Edition in Tokyo, where he was pictured waving to fans in the crowd. The Duke beamed and happily interacted with the audience as he took his place for the summit
Now cleared to run for Poland after her drama at the Tokyo Olympics, Belarus-born sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is representing her new country in three events at the world championships this month. The Polish track federation said Tuesday that Tsimanouskaya is being selected