The former featherweight champion from Long Beach faces the former lightweight champ in a Lightweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal at Bellator MMA X Rizin 2. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida says willing to meet Kim Jong Un over kidnappings
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday he was willing to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try and resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted in the 1960s and 1970s, media ... ( read original story ...)
Sacramento hidden gem Osaka-Ya: The family behind the mochi
A Sacramento family is keeping tradition and recipes alive as they serve up a bite-sized taste of Japan. Family establishment Osaka-Ya is one of the few remaining mochi shops in California and the ... ( read original story ...)
Years before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan sank a US warship in China
Some historians say that to fully understand Pearl Harbor, one must first understand what happened to the USS Panay in China. ( read original story ...)
Ange Postecoglou’s key Celtic exit question as Yokohama flashback shows dilemma facing boss amid Tottenham noise
T he rumour mill is rife that Tottenham could be making an approach - but Ange Postecoglou will ask himself one Celtic exit question if his Yokohama F. Marinos stint is to be repeated. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics champion Kawai comes out in support of protesting Indian wrestlers
NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist and three-time world champion grappler Risako Kawai of Japan has come out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers in their fight against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo and IBM Unveil Their First Alcoholic Beverage Designed by AI — Its Flavor Might Surprise You
Sapporo, the oldest beer brand in Japan, is collaborating with IBM to make AI-developed alcoholic beverages. (Photo: Sapporo) Over the past few months, artificial intelligence has rapidly taken over ... ( read original story ...)
Consadole Sapporo vs Nagoya Prediction: Despite Paper Statistics, The Guardians of the Dome Should Steal Late Victory
The J1 League starts again with Nagoya clashing with Consadole Sapporo in yet another captivating league drag. The guests, who possess a determined victory rate greater than the guests, look to ... ( read original story ...)
Bridging the gap between AI and manual precision in 3D cell segmentation
Researchers from Nagoya City University have made an important advancement in the field of cellular imaging with the development of Seg2Link, a software tool that harnesses the power of artificial ... ( read original story ...)
Man dead in shooting in Japan’s Tokyo area
A man was confirmed dead on Friday in a shooting incident in Japan's Tokyo area, local media reported. The man in his 50s was severely wounded after being shot at a coffee shop in the western city of Machida of Tokyo Metropolis on Thursday evening, ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 quake hits east of Tokyo, no tsunami warning
A strong 6.2-magnitude quake shook buildings in Tokyo on Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries."It was like being on a boat floating on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils policy outline featuring childcare, no details on funding
Japan on Friday unveiled an outline of its mid-term economic roadmap that featured Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's "new capitalism" policy priorities such as efforts to stem a declining birthrate with increases in childcare spending. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo and Stone Brewing restructure leads to job cuts
Sapporo and Stone Brewing have announced a restructuring in its distributor management team, causing a 1% workforce reduction. ( read original story ...)
China Pavilion’s Plan for Expo Osaka 2025: A Showcase of Traditional Chinese Inscribed Slips
Explore the harmony between humanity and nature in the innovative design of the China Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. ( read original story ...)
Yamanashi’s ‘green hydrogen’ powers Tokyo exhibition site
A major exhibition venue in Tokyo started to power some of its facilities on Thursday with hydrogen generated in the nearby prefecture of Yamanashi. The clean energy source is seen as a key element in efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. The prefecture ... ( read original story ...)
Coalition crack: Komeito won’t back candidates of LDP in Tokyo
Junior coalition partner Komeito decided not to cooperate with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo in the next Lower House election, representing what could be the biggest split in the long-running relationship. At issue is the Tokyo No. 28 ... ( read original story ...)