Ryuichi Sakamoto performs possibly ‘his last concert’ amid cancer battle

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a Japanese composer, pianist, singer, record producer and actor
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a Japanese composer, pianist, singer, record producer and actor. Photo: Joi Ito / flickr. CC BY 2.0.

Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto broadcast a pre-recorded concert on Sunday that he said “could be the last concert” due to his ongoing battle [Read More…]

Japanese tourist missing in rough seas off Phang-nga as his wife is rescued

Rough waters and a warning of the incoming storm
Red Flag on the beach. Rough waters and a warning of the incoming storm. Photo by Joe Christiansen.

A search and rescue operation has resumed today (Sunday) for a Japanese tourist who was washed away by stormy seas in Takua Pa district of [Read More…]

Owner of Japanese Sushi Chain Detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport After Fraud Claims

Royal Thai Police Toyota Corolla Altis at Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Royal Thai Police Toyota Corolla Altis at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Photo: Mattes.

SAMUT PRAKAN, June 22 (TNA) – Metha Chalingsuk, the restaurant chain’s franchiser was detained by police at Suvarnabhumi Airport after returning from Dubai. He will [Read More…]

Social media uproar over sudden closure of Japanese restaurant chain in Bangkok

Sushi dish at Japanese restaurant
Sushi is perhaps the most popular Japanese dish. Photo: takedahrs / Pixabay.

Bangkok’s social media has been rife with questions and comments, both yesterday and today (Saturday) about a popular Japanese restaurant chain which suddenly closed down [Read More…]