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 Netherlands. "But more than ... ( read original story ...)
Wataru Endo retires from Japan duty after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream
FIFA World Cup 2026: Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan's World Cup squad and retired from international football after injury. His exit leaves Japan without their captain days before the tournament ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Wataru Endo out of World Cup, confirms international retirement
The Liverpool midfielder has not started a game since February and said he has played his final match for Japan. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya temple blends history, matcha in bid to attract visitors
Where samurai once shaped history, visitors now whisk matcha. Nagoya's Banshoji Temple, linked to powerful 16th-century warlord Oda ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s international tourist tax to triple starting July 1
If you haven’t been paying attention, travel to Japan has hit record-high levels in recent years. Though visiting Japan has never been cheaper due to the historically weak Japanese Yen, some things ... ( read original story ...)
Reports suggest Japan is facing a rapidly escalating situation
A geopolitical commentary discussing claims that Japan is facing a major loss of control in a developing situation ... ( read original story ...)
Inside The Renovation Of Tokyo’s Most Famous Hotel—And Yes, The ‘Lost In Translation’ Bar Is Untouched
Thirty years after making its film debut, Park Hyatt Tokyo emerges from a landmark renovation and steals the spotlight once again. ( read original story ...)
Woman stabbed and robbed in Osaka underground shopping complex
Authorities are searching for the men who fled the scene. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
This Osaka food district never sleeps – and neither do the food lovers
This video explores Dotonbori, Osaka’s most famous entertainment and food district, while showcasing many of the iconic dishes that have made the city known as “Japan’s Kitchen.” Along the way, a wide ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to end reliance on Strait of Hormuz for oil imports from July
According to Takaichi, Japan is seeking to diversify its fuel supplies ahead of the hot summer months by ensuring that 100% of its oil imports bypass the Strait of Hormuz. She added that imports of U. ( read original story ...)
Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal. ( read original story ...)
2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games celebrate 100 day countdown with medals and torch design unveiling
2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games celebrate 100 day countdown with medals and torch design unveiling ... ( read original story ...)
Teenagers in Tokyo allegedly used ChatGPT to decide extortion amount in assault case
Five teenagers were arrested in January over the alleged assault and attempted extortion of ¥150,000 from a high school student in the city of Hachioji. ( read original story ...)
Chinese national robbed, injured in Tokyo’s busy commercial district
The two men allegedly sprayed the victim with what appeared to be tear gas, struck her on the back of the head, and snatched her bag, which contained cash, before fleeing. Kenya breaking news | Kenya ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan just turned the tables on China
A recent development involving Japan and China is drawing global attention. Analysts say Japan may have scored a significant geopolitical and strategic victory that caught Beijing off guard. The move ... ( read original story ...)
Man steals bag from 95-year-old woman in Nagoya distraction theft
Police in Nagoya are hunting for a man who brazenly stole a bag from a 95-year-old woman after distracting her by asking for directions ... ( read original story ...)