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.
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