It was his first chance, and maybe his last chance, to cast a vote.That's what one mother in Aichi Prefecture thought as she said to her 18-･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Missing hiker on Hokkaido mountain found dead after bear attack
A missing male hiker was found dead on Friday, a day after being attacked and dragged away by a brown bear on Mt. Rausu on Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Hiker found dead after bear attack in mountain in Japan
A 26-year-old man was found dead on a mountain of Japan's northernmost island on Friday, one day after the hiker was reported missing in a brown bear attack. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war in an Aug. 15 address. The regretful behavior reflects a change in perception of Japan’s actions during World War II, as former premier ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reportedly Sells Los Angeles Mansion to Nick, Vanessa Lachey for $7.9M
Naomi Osaka is accustomed to hitting tennis balls back and forth, but she was involved in some real estate back and forth as well after reportedly selling a Los Angeles mansion back to Nick and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sells ‘Tarzana’ Los Angeles house back to past owners for hefty price
In 2022, the Japanese tennis giant paid $6.3 million to celebrity couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey to buy their house located in the San Fernando Valley. The house - which was once owned by Tarzan ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Ex-Samurai Japan slugger Nakata to retire at end of season
Former Samurai Japan slugger Sho Nakata, a three-time RBI leader in the Pacific League while at the Nippon Ham Fighters, on Friday a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Sales Hit Record First-Half Sales
Yokohama Tire Sales hit record highs in 2025, with premium, large-diameter, and OTR growth creating new opportunities for dealers. ( read original story ...)
Hiker’s body found after bear drags him from trail into forest in Japan, officials say
A torn, bloodied shirt was found, local news media said, quoting police. A wallet, hat and watch were also located. ( read original story ...)
Urban bear hunting drill held in Hokkaido ahead of revision to law
A drill simulating shooting wild bears that have appeared in populated areas was held in Sapporo City in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Ian Paul Abne guns for WBC Youth title in Japan this Saturday
Unbeaten Ian Paul Abne will meet Japan’s Rento Miyazawa for the World Boxing Council (WBC) World Youth minimumweight title showdown this Saturday, August 16, in Nagoya, Japan. Abne, an ARQ Boxing ... ( read original story ...)
Guam team wins age division at HYROX Yokohama
Guam's Amnol Sobti and Raphaelli Fraga won their age division and 9th overall at the HYROX Yokohama in Japan in a time of 1:02:11. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan National Day events held at Osaka Expo 2025
SCREENSHOT - Kazakhstan marks National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka Horror crash kills cop, five inmates en route to court TV fans call new sci-fi series a ‘masterpiece’ after just two episodes Orlando ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea criticises Japanese officials’ visit to Tokyo war shrine
The South Korean government expressed "deep disappointment and regret" over Japanese officials visiting a Tokyo war shrine on Friday and said future relations must be built on Japan showing remorse ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory
Japan is paying tribute tribute to more than 3 million war dead as the country marks its surrender 80 years ago, ending World War II. ( read original story ...)
Feature: Japanese youth seeks historical truth in China
NAGOYA, Japan, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- In 2023, at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, a 27-year-old Japanese, Hayato Kato, knelt before a sculpture inscribed ... ( read original story ...)