Japan's casino resort candidates put finishing touches on bids
A maximum of three locations for so-called integrated resorts — which combine casinos with hotels and other facilities — will then be formally announced sometime after May.
Widow of Japanese 'Don Juan' indicted for his murder
In Japan, suspects can be held for up to 23 days before being formally prosecuted or released, and Wednesday marked the 23rd day of Saki Sudo's detention.
Time running out for Japanese prosecutors in 'Don Juan' murder case
While police say they have circumstantial evidence against Saki Sudo, no witnesses have come forward and there is an apparent lack of clear evidence.
Widow of Japanese 'Don Juan' allegedly planned to sell pricey paintings after his death
Saki Sudo, 25, is suspected of causing Kosuke Nozaki, 77, to ingest a lethal amount of an illegal stimulant drug with the intent to kill him at their home in Wakayama Prefecture.
Widow arrested over 2018 alleged killing of Japanese 'Don Juan'
Saki Sudo is suspected of causing Kosuke Nozaki, 77, president of a liquor sales company and real estate business, to ingest a large amount of an illegal stimulant drug in May 2018.
Osaka drops plan to open casino resort by March 2027 due to pandemic
The target for the plan, set in 2019, will not be mentioned in a soon-to-be adopted policy as a number of companies have fallen behind in their preparations.
With bid policy set, localities in Japan roll dice on casinos
Areas interested in submitting proposals now have a clear schedule of when they can do so, and a better understanding of what they can and can’t do during the selection process.
From Expo 2025 to tourists, Kansai’s hopes for the coming year
Economic recovery and making plans for a post-coronavirus world are set to be on the minds of residents and businesses in the region going into 2021.
A male giant panda cub has been born at a zoo in Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture, the leisure facility said. The panda is 20.5 centimeters long and weighs 157 grams, the facility in the town of Shirahama said Sunday. It is the 17th panda ...
Half of Wakayama coronavirus survivors suffered health problems after discharge
Symptoms included hair loss and memory defects, although authorities warn that a causal relationship with COVID-19 cannot be proved at this moment.
Hold your bets: Japan to delay taking bids to host casino resorts
The decision will also affect the opening of such facilities, originally scheduled for the mid-2020s.
World's oldest naturally bred panda marks 28th birthday in Japan
A giant panda in a zoo in western Japan celebrated his 28th birthday, considered akin to over 80 years old in human years, on Monday with a cake made of ice and bamboo decorations adorning his enclosure. Male panda Eimei, born in Beijing, was recognized ...
