Tokyo
World’s Most Luxurious Train, and Most Expensive Train Ride, Opens in Japan
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | May 04, 2017 08:55 AM EDT |
A ticket costs from $2,860 to $10,000, depending on the itinerary.
Trump Seeks Tokyo's Support to Counter China's Growing Influence in Asia
Desiree Sison | | Nov 12, 2016 06:59 AM EST |
US President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week in what experts believe would be the start of US-Japan talks on measures to counter the growing influence of China in Asia.
Honda Establishes AI Research Center in Tokyo
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 01, 2016 11:09 AM EDT |
Honda announced recently that the company will be focusing its artificial intelligence research and development efforts on the newly-built research center in Tokyo.
India, Japan Join Forces to Counter China's Assertiveness in Disputed Territories
Desiree Sison | | Oct 30, 2016 08:32 AM EDT |
India and Japan are expected to strengthen military ties to counter China's increasing assertiveness in disputed territories when Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays a visit to Tokyo for an annual summit next month.
China Likely to Raise THAAD Deployment Issue During Talks With Japan, South Korea in Tokyo
Som Patidar | | Aug 23, 2016 10:09 AM EDT |
China is likely to raise its concerns over the planned deployment of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system to Korea during trilateral talks with Japan and South Korea.
Japan Knife Attack: 19 Dead at Care Home for People With Disabilities; Suspect was Fired From Facility
Kat De Guzman | | Jul 27, 2016 08:43 AM EDT |
Nineteen people have been confirmed dead, and 26 more are injured after a knife-wielding man attacked people at a care home for people with disabilities. The attacker had reportedly been fired from the facility.
Amazon Japan Offers Buddhist Rituals Online
Alexis Villarias | | Feb 06, 2016 12:03 PM EST |
In Japan, many local Buddhist temples are increasingly losing offerings and business within their communities with the emergence of online temple services. Now, Amazon Japan offers ritual services online at a cheaper rate compared to temples.
Let Bygones Be Bygones: Godzilla Now an Official Tokyo Resident
K.E. Pulumbarit | | Jun 08, 2015 07:37 AM EDT |
There's a new kid in town! The Shinjuku ward of Tokyo recently welcomed Godzilla as its newest citizen and tourism ambassador.
Japanese Maglev Train Breaks World Speed Record
David Curry | | Apr 21, 2015 03:36 PM EDT |
These speeds will allow the common traveler to travel from Tokyo to Nagoya in under 40 minutes.
Apple Watch Stores Coming to Tokyo, London and Paris on April 10
David Curry | | Mar 29, 2015 11:33 AM EDT |
To make sure everything goes smoothly, Apple is buying new retail estate dedicated to selling the Apple Watch.
Big Hero 6 US Release Date and Spoiler Alert
Joseph | | Oct 28, 2014 07:00 AM EDT |
Disney is about to release another promising animated film called Big Hero 6 on November 7, 2014. It already made its debut during the Tokyo International Film Festival and it already has earned $5 million last October 23, 2014.
American Airman Dies, Two Still Missing in Japan due to Typhoon Phanfone
Rafael Ross | | Oct 06, 2014 01:41 PM EDT |
One of the three American Air Force personnel who were swept by big waves out to sea is confirmed dead. The other two are still missing.
National Palace Museum's Meat-shaped Stone To Be Part Of Japan Exhibit
Acsilyn Miyazaki | | Oct 02, 2014 07:00 PM EDT |
One of the most treasured artifacts of Taipei's National Palace Museum would be shipped to Japan for an exhibit.
Asia Has the Top 3 Most Sleep Deprived Cities on the Planet: Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore
David Perry | | Sep 22, 2014 03:08 AM EDT |
It's official: with an eye-watering average of just five hours and 46 minutes of sleep a night, Tokyo has taken the dubious title of the world's most somnambulant city.
Japanese MMA fever rising says Takanori Gomi as he prepares for Myles Jury
Jaime Luis Aldecoa | | Sep 20, 2014 01:24 AM EDT |
Japanese lightweight Takanori Gomi says that MMA is definitely back on the rise in Japan.
Subscribe to CHINATOPIX !
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for the latest in-depth coverage!
EDITOR'S PICKS
-
Did the Trump administration just announce plans for a trade war with ‘hostile’ China and Russia?
-
US Senate passes Taiwan travel bill slammed by China
-
As Yan Sihong’s family grieves, here are other Chinese students who went missing abroad. Some have never been found
-
Beijing blasts Western critics who ‘smear China’ with the term sharp power
-
China Envoy Seeks to Defuse Tensions With U.S. as a Trade War Brews
-
Singapore's Deputy PM Provides Bitcoin Vote of Confidence Amid China's Blanket Bans
-
China warns investors over risks in overseas virtual currency trading
-
Chinese government most trustworthy: survey
-
Kashima Antlers On Course For Back-To-Back Titles
MOST POPULAR
LATEST NEWS
Zhou Yongkang: China's Former Security Chief Sentenced to Life in Prison
China's former Chief of the Ministry of Public Security, Zhou Yongkang, has been given a life sentence after he was found guilty of abusing his office, bribery and deliberately ... Full Article
TRENDING STORY
-
China Pork Prices Expected to Stabilize As The Supplies Recover
-
Elephone P9000 Smartphone is now on Sale on Amazon India
-
There's a Big Chance Cliffhangers Won't Still Be Resolved When Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Returns
-
Supreme Court Ruled on Samsung vs Apple Dispute for Patent Infringement
-
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Rumors and Release Date: What is the Latest?