Pakistan, June 13 -- Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s H3 rocket bounces back from failure with successful return to flight launch carrying 6 satellites
H3 has made a triumphant return. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA, has successfully ... ( read original story ...)
Tiger Taiwan A20N at Sapporo on Jun 12th 2026, avionics smoke indication
Discover all inside details about what happened during airplane incident Tiger Taiwan A20N at Sapporo on Jun 12th 2026, avionics smoke indication ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s weather agency declares El Niño as models suggest it could become the strongest on record
Several classic atmospheric clues are appearing already, even without a formal U.S. call. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Eager to Conclude Debate on Metropolis Plan in Dec.
The Osaka prefectural and city governments, at the first meeting of a statutory council on the so-called Osaka metropolis plan on Friday, agreed to conclude its discussions in early December, looking ... ( read original story ...)
Japan revises its preparations for a megaquake hitting Tokyo area
Japan revises its preparations for a megaquake hitting Tokyo area - Revised plan aims to halve loss of life and property by installing seismic circuit-breakers in all homes by 2035 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirby Cafe in Osaka is the best anime cafe I’ve ever visited — here’s the full food review
The Kirby Cafe in Osaka is notoriously difficult to get a reservation at — some fans have been trying for years — and this visit happened by accident after a last-minute cancellation opened up a slot. ( read original story ...)
Osaka researchers built battery free artificial photosynthesis making formic acid
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed a battery-free system that converts sunlight, water, and CO₂ into formic acid fuel. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Statutory Council Holds 1st Meeting on Metropolis Plan
The Osaka prefectural and city governments Friday held the first meeting of a statutory council discussing a system for the so-called Osaka metropolis plan, with an eye toward an envisioned third ... ( read original story ...)
Time Out Market Osaka is adding 4 new kitchens this June
Classic takoyaki, exclusive monthly specials, Thai street eats and Korean comfort food, all coming soon to the city’s hottest food and cultural market ... ( read original story ...)
Japan revises megaquake preparation plan for Tokyo area
The government intends to reduce the number of deaths and the number of buildings destroyed or burned down due to an earthquake to at least half of the latest estimates. ( read original story ...)
Family of Auburn student Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan announces scholarship, funeral plans
James Weston Higginbotham’s family set up an Auburn scholarship and shared funeral plans after his death during a Japan trip ... ( read original story ...)
NPB’s Yokohama BayStars sign Jerar Encarnacion
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan confirmed the signings of right-hander Osvaldo Bido and outfielder Jerar Encarnacion on Friday. MLBTR covered the Bido signing in the middle of May. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks jump on Iran peace hopes, then pare gains
Tokyo stocks surged in Friday morning trading after US President Donald Trump said an agreement to end the conflict with Iran is close. They later lost some of the gains as investors turned cautious. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant
Japan’s H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant. The H3 took off Friday from the Tanegashima Space Center on a southwestern Japanese island. ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea Navigate a Turbulent World
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit on May 19, 2026 in Lee’s hometown of Andong. The meeting came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump met President Xi Jinping on May 14-15. ( read original story ...)