The top 9 contenders for leadership of Japan's LDP make their case for why they should be the ones to succeed Kishida Contenders for Japan's ruling party leadership, who are vying to become the next ...
60% of Japan prefectures have no network for dialysis in emergency
More than 60 percent of Japan's 47 prefectures said they had not established plans to work with neighboring prefectures for dialysis ( read original story ...)
Court grants Japan nationality to Afghan refugees’ child in rare move
A high court has granted permission for a Japan-born baby daughter of Afghan refugees to be given Japanese nationality, rescinding a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM hopeful Takaichi warns BOJ against raising rates
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's minister in charge of economic security and a leading candidate in the ruling party's leadership race, said on Saturday the central bank should maintain ultra-low interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan TV producer arrested for allegedly punching train station staff in the face
A producer at a subsidiary of public broadcaster NHK was arrested on Sept. 13 on suspicion of repeatedly punching a JR Shibuya Station staff ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka gears up for 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half-century ago
Visitors to Tokyo and Kyoto might not realize it, but Osaka — one of Japan’s biggest and oldest cities, known more as a business hub than a tourist destination -- is gearing up to host next year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka splits with coach Fissette
Naomi Osaka has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette after four years together across two stints, the 26-year-old announced late on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Parts Ways with Coach Wim Fissette After Four Years
Naomi Osaka announced her split from coach Wim Fissette after four years together, during which she won two Grand Slam titles. The decision follows Osaka's return to the tour after her maternity break ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as yen strengthens
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Friday after a stronger yen weighed on export-oriented stocks, while gains in chip-related stocks limited losses. The Nikkei fell 0.68% to close at ...
Japan’s PM hopeful Takaichi urges BOJ to avoid raising rates
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's minister in charge of economic security and a leading candidate in the ruling party's leadership race, said on Friday the central bank should not raise interest rates yet as ...
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka announces split with coach
The four-time Grand Slam champion has struggled to put together victories since she returned to the WTA Tour at Brisbane in January. ( read original story ...)
5.7-magnitude quake hits 57 km SSE of Koshima, Japan: USGS
NEW YORK, Sep. 13 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted 57 km SSE of Koshima, Japan at 23:03:41 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. ( read original story ...)
Japan August inflation seen accelerating, boosting case for BOJ rate hike: Reuters poll
Japan's consumer inflation rate likely picked up for the fourth straight month in August, a Reuters poll of 20 economists showed, tracking comfortably above the central bank's 2% target and keeping ...
Near-term IPO off the table says Philippines AirAsia CEO
The CEO of Philippines AirAsia (Z2, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) told journalists at an aviation forum this week that any IPO will not happen for several years.
Lifesaver: Tokyo woman credits survival in serious traffic accident to simple bike helmet
TOKYO -- "This is how I die."That's what a 38-year-old woman says she thought as she and her bicycle were struck by a car moving at about 50 kilometer･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan named the 2nd best country in the world
Japan has climbed from sixth place last year to the second spot in the 2024 Best Countries index due to its sweeping reforms following the COVID-19 pandemic. The index, compiled by the U.S. News & ... ( read original story ...)