A museum exhibiting swords owned by "busho" military commanders and other items from Japan's medieval past opened here on May 1.Nagoya Sword･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
In Photos: National treasures, wearable helmets at newly opened Nagoya sword museum
A theater where the imagery changes in response to visitors' body movements is seen in Nagoya's Naka Ward on April 10, 2024. (Mainichi/Atsuko Ota) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales, a larger species than the 3 allowed now
Japan’s Fisheries Agency has proposed a plan to allow catching fin whales in addition to three smaller whale species currently permitted under the country’s commercial whaling around its coasts. ( read original story ...)
Japan parade popular with New Yorkers
The third Japan Parade has been held in New York City, featuring Japanese festival dancing and drum performances. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police to set up 24-hour lost and found lockers
Tokyo police will introduce 24-hour lost and found lockers this summer to make it easier for owners to claim their missing belongings ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for assaulting common-law wife at home in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his common-law wife, who is in her 30s, at their home on Friday night. According to police, the incident occurred at around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bullet trains host wrestling, dining events in new travel trend
Wrestlers face off in a shinkansen bullet train traveling from Tokyo to Nagoya in central Japan, with cheers erupting throughout the packed car as they exchange kicks and execute pile drivers. This is ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Champions League final: Japan’s Yokohama F-Marinos come back to beat UAE’s Al Ain in first leg
Harry Kewell’s Yokohama edge Al Ain side managed by Hernan Crespo, who met Kewell in 2005’s Liverpool v Milan final of Uefa Champions League. ( read original story ...)
Pro-Palestine rally in Tokyo against Rafah attack
From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!' echoes through streets of Shibuya in Japan's capital as pro-Palestine demonstrations gain traction - Anadolu Ajansı ( read original story ...)
Can heavy snowfall and rain contribute to some earthquakes?
A recent study has found that episodes of heavy snowfall and rain likely contributed to a swarm of earthquakes over the past several years in northern Japan. This is the first time that climate conditions have been found to initiate some quakes. The ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka returning to form … on clay? You’d better believe it
Naomi Osaka would be the first to tell you clay is not her preferred surface. But here in Rome, it's all coming together. ( read original story ...)
Call me “Clayomi”? Naomi Osaka scores second Top 20 win in Rome over Daria Kasatkina
Osaka is into the fourth round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia after surprising 2022 Roland Garros semifinalist Kasatkina in straight sets on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Nadal out of Italian Open as Osaka and Swiatek progress
Rafael Nadal is knocked out of the Italian Open by Hubert Hurkacz in what could be the Spaniard's final appearance in Rome. ( read original story ...)
Osaka beats Kasatkina in straight sets, advances to Rome fourth round
Watch Naomi Osaka's best points in her third-round win over Daria Kasatkina at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. ( read original story ...)
The Story Of Tokyo Joe, The Mobster Who Survived Three Shots To The Head, And Then Went Into Witness Protection
One of the most fascinating mobster stories is the story of Tokyo Joe, the Chicago mob figure who survived three gunshots to the head and went on to be a crucial informant for the FBI. Tokyo Joe’s real name was Ken Eto. ( read original story ...)
Osaka quickly finding her feet on clay at Italian Open
Japan's Naomi Osaka looked comfortable in her opening match at the Italian Open, scoring a straight-sets win over 45th-ranked Frenchwoman Clara Burel. ( read original story ...)