The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has retained cricket for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4. The matches will be held in Aichi Prefecture but the ... ( read original story ...)
Self-driving bus at Osaka expo has minor collision with wall
A self-driving shuttle bus used to ferry visitors to the World Exposition in Osaka had a minor collision with a wall Monday after the ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-diplomat convicted after filming nude boy in Tokyo bath stripped of government medals
Resilience medal on April 14 and his Long Service medal on April 22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Games-Mixed martial arts to make Asian Games debut at Nagoya
(Reuters) -Mixed martial arts will make its Asian Games debut next year in Nagoya, Japan, while cricket will remain on the programme after its controversial return at Hangzhou, the Olympic Council of ... ( read original story ...)
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Nagoya hosts the continent's premier sporting event, organizers said on Tuesday. Cricket was also formally approved for ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket’s Fate at the 2026 Asian Games Still Hangs in the Balance
Cricket and mixed martial arts were initially approved for inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games, which are set to be co-hosted by Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and its capital, Nagoya. However, uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket Set for 2026 Asian Games Return in Japan
Cricket and Mixed Martial Arts are confirmed for inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The decision was made at a board meeting in Nagoya City, with cricket set to return to the Olympics in 2028 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan March retail sales rise 3.1% year/year
Japanese retail sales rose 3.1% in March from a year earlier, slightly less than the median market forecast for a 3.5% increase, government data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Nutmeg compound effective in suppressing coronavirus infection: Hokkaido Univ.
Nutmeg contains a compound capable of suppressing infection by the coronavirus, a research group at Hokkaido University here has discovered ... ( read original story ...)
Chance to touch ‘Doctor Yellow’ bullet train, lucky icon in Japan
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Railfans will have a rare chance to get up close and personal with the recently retired "Doctor Yellow" shinkansen -- touted as a symbol of happiness -- during a special event to be ... ( read original story ...)
What’s the status of the ‘flying cars’ at ongoing Osaka-Kansai Expo after incident?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the "flying cars" being demonstrated at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, after an in･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket Makes Return, MMA Debuts in 2026 Asian Games Lineup
In a move set to diversify the athletic showcase of the 2026 Asian Games, cricket and mixed martial arts (MMA) have officially been added to the com ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama debuts 116R regional all-position steer tire
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. launched its new 116R premium regional all-position steer tire in three sizes. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya air raids remembered
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. In its final stages, Japan endured numerous air raids across the country, targeting cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. This ... ( read original story ...)
Mixed martial arts, cricket to make debut in Asian Games next year in Japan
Olympic Council of Asia says MMA will feature six events but there is uncertainty over where the cricket matches will be played in Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Suspense Over Cricket’s Return In 2026 Asian Games Ends; MMA Set For Historic Debut In Japan
India's medal hopes for the 2026 Asian Games got a major boost as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) confirmed cricket's future at the quadrennial event. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is set for a historic ... ( read original story ...)