TOKYO -- The Meiji Jingu shrine in central Tokyo was crowded on Sunday night as Japanese and foreign visitors alike headed to shrines and temples across the country to usher in the new year. ( read original story ...)
Eyeing ‘if Trump’ scenario, Japan must commit to its own defence
Experts say Japan could be forced to deal with a militarily emboldened China and North Korea, with reduced US engagement in the region, if Donald Trump returns to the White House. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s F-15J Fighter: Could It Beat China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter?
The F-15J made her maiden flight on 4 June 1980 and officially entered into operational service with JASDF on 7 December 1981, thus replacing the F-104 Starfighter as Japan’s primary fighter plane. ( read original story ...)
Kewell takes over from Muscat as new Yokohama F Marinos manager
Japan's Yokohama F Marinos have appointed former Australia and Leeds United forward Harry Kewell as the club's new manager, the J.League outfit announced on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Kewell takes over from Muscat as new Yokohama F Marinos manager
Japan's Yokohama F Marinos have appointed former Australia and Leeds United forward Harry Kewell as the club's new manager, the J.League outfit announced on Sunday.The 45-year-old replaces Kevin ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka growing in confidence as Brisbane comeback nears
Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she was feeling more confident in her own skin and enjoying interactions with fellow players ahead of her much-awaited return to tennis at next week's Brisbane ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 18-yr-olds at record-low 1.06 million on falling births
The number of 18-year-olds in Japan totaled a record low of 1.06 million as of Monday, a government estimate showed, as the country c ... ( read original story ...)
Celtic land Adam Sadler as Harry Kewell’s departure to Yokohama is confirmed
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurant in Tokyo Puts ‘No Entry for Chinese and Koreans’ Signs – Here’s Why
Japanese Restaurant Prohibits Entry to Koreans and Chinese A Tokyo-based Chinese restaurant has ignited controversy by implementing a policy of barring entry to both Chinese and Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Eyeing ‘if Trump’ scenario, Japan must commit to its own defense
The year 2024 will see key elections in a number of large and geopolitically significant polities such as Russia, India, Indonesia, S ... ( read original story ...)
NPO offers ‘osechi’ food ingredients to support groups in central Japan
A non-profit organization in the central Japanese city of Nagoya has offered charity groups the ingredients for a set of traditional New Year's dishes called "osechi." ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Former Socceroo Kewell to replace Muscat as Marinos manager
J-League first-division heavyweights Yokohama F Marinos are set to appoint former Australia international Harry Kewell as their ne ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Ex-Osaka public hall’s stone columned facade reminiscent of Roman temple
The stone columns fronting a former public hall in this western Japan city evokes the image of a Roman temple. ( read original story ...)
Nadal Draws Qualifier At Comeback Tournament In Brisbane
Rafael Nadal was handed a dream start to his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier Saturday in the opening round of the Brisbane International. ( read original story ...)
‘Shai has helped me lessen the pressure’: Champion Osaka returns after becoming a mother
Naomi Osaka’s baby girl Shai isn’t joining her mum in her comeback tour Down Under, but has helped the four-time major winner put things into perspective. ( read original story ...)
20-year-old man arrested for assaulting girlfriend says he thought she was cheating on him
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend, who is in her 20s, after accusing her of cheating on him. According to police, the incident occurred at ... ( read original story ...)