Currently in number 10 of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Ranking, Iran will look to improve further on the seventh place it took in VNL 2022 as it takes on the 2023 edition in June and July. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals Sex of First Baby With Cordae
The couple, who began dating in 2019, are currently expecting their first child together. ( read original story ...)
Tropical Storm Mawar triggers floods, mudslides in Japan as rain intensifies
Tropical Storm Mawar brought heavy rains to Japan, on. The storm has led to mudslides and floods in the country's central and western regions. ( read original story ...)
US looking to Japan to buy TNT for Ukraine artillery: report
The U.S. is reportedly looking to buy TNT from Japan in an effort to boost the production of artillery shells for Ukraine ahead of an expected counteroffensive against Russian forces. Tokyo has a policy not to provide lethal weapons overseas, ( read original story ...)
Sanctions on Russia over Ukraine must be maintained, Japan says
Japan and like-minded countries must be united and maintain sanctions on Russia until it ends its aggression in Ukraine, Japan's foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan finds workaround to sell TNT to USA for ammo supply for Ukraine
The global shortage of ammunition forced the U.S. to look for new sources of military goods supply, in particular TNT for 155mm artillery shell production that Ukraine uses daily against occupying Russian troops, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fertility rate falls for seventh straight year
Japan's Ministry of Health said on Friday that the country's fertility rate dropped for the seventh straight year in 2022, with the COVID-19 pandemic being blamed partially for the latest decline. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Now Braced For A ‘Powder Keg’ That Could Play Havoc With The Price Of Bitcoin And Ethereum
Bitcoin, ethereum and crypto prices have been trading sideways for months (though the CEO of one major crpyto company thinks that could be about to change).
Kashiwa Reysol vs Consadole Sapporo Prediction: Guests Should Narrowly Win
The J1 League buttresses on with Kashiwa Reysol pitching against Consadole Sapporo in another fascinating domestic league derby campaign. Both sides currently enjoy pleasing form and would look to ... ( read original story ...)
Rail transit lines shut down due to torrential rain in Japan
Many rail transit lines were shut down due to torrential rain in some areas of Japan on Friday. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu) Passengers wait for Shinkansen trains at the entrance to Nagoya Station in Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: Heavy Bias On The Hosts To Win
The weekend closes up with Cerezo Osaka squaring against Nagoya Grampus in another engaging league contest. Both sides possess wavering run of form and look to prove critics wrong and send the hosts ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo FC vs Yokohama F.M Prediction: Hosts Would Definitely Score In Both Halves
The J1 League continues with Tokyo FC clashing with Yokohama F.M in another thrilling episode of the season’s J1 League outing. The guests languish in the sixteenth spot but would seek to seize a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has introduced vending machines that automatically offer free food if an earthquake hits
One of the most seismically active regions in the world, Japan now has vending machines that act as part of its earthquake disaster response. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes at 32-year high as US default fears ease
Japanese stocks rose on Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei index closing at a three-decade high, after U.S. lawmakers voted to raise the debt limit and on signs central bankers are in no hurry to ...
Japan’s govt will vow to end deflation with bold monetary, flexible fiscal policy -draft
Japan's government will pledge to pull the economy out of deflation through bold monetary policy, flexible fiscal policy and a growth strategy, according to a draft outline of its long-term economic ...
Olympian Brittany Crew puts disappointment of Tokyo behind her, finding peace in karate dojo
A poor Olympic performance had Brittany Crew at the lowest of her athletic depths, but the former Canadian record-holder in shot put is enjoying a new journey in karate. ( read original story ...)