At Tokyo’s hidden 1,100-year-old shrine, thousands of desperate fans are praying for impossible concert tickets World News
Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo’s busy Nihonbashi district is a small shrine where prayers take on unusual, modern significance. Instead of praying for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers head to…
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Japan, but no tsunami warning was issued
TOKYO: A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s northern coast during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the country’s weather agency said there was no risk of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported. The quake shook dozens of towns in…
Japan’s Energy Saving Measures: Cool Business: Why are Tokyo workers ditching their suits for shorts?
The corporate world rarely loosens its grip on formal attire, such as crisp linen shirts, sharp tailoring and neat office attire. But Tokyo’s workforce may have found a way out. To beat the heat and reduce electricity use, the city government is now…