On Thursday, March 5, the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board will host a hiring event at the Salem Civic Center for Yokohama employees affected by upcoming layoffs. ( read original story ...)
2 Myanmar nationals arrested in Tokyo over alleged unlicensed esthetic surgery
Police in Tokyo have arrested two Myanmar nationals on suspicion of practicing esthetic medicine without a license. ( read original story ...)
Australia opens the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo with a 3-0 victory over Taiwan
Australia opened the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Robbie Perkins’ two-run homer in the fifth inning and Travis Bazzana’s homer in the seventh at the Tokyo Dome ... ( read original story ...)
EU to include UK and Japan in ‘Made in Europe’ plans
European Commission offers access to bloc’s subsidies for manufacturing in partner countries with trade agreements ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s ‘flying car’ pavilion to take flight again for limited time
The venue is located at Osakako Vertiport, a takeoff and landing site in the city of Osaka's Minato Ward, developed by Osaka Metro Co. The facility will be open for a limited time through March 25. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Drift Crew Arrested After Wicked Skids Caught on Camera by Tokyo PD
Reports by Japanese outlets like NHK World, TBS News Dig, and FNN say the incident occurred back in December. Footage released by the Tokyo Metro PD shows at least two cars drifting on public roads at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats Taiwan 2-0 and Vietnam edges India 2-1 with late winner at Women’s Asian Cup
Japan has opened Group C at the Women’s Asian Cup with a 2-0 win over Taiwan after wearing down a stubborn defense in intense heat at Perth, Western Australia ... ( read original story ...)
The yoghurt delivery women combatting loneliness in Japan
As loneliness deepens in one of the world's fastest-ageing nations, a network of women delivering probiotic milk drinks has become a vital source of routine, connection and care. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
TOKYO — It’s officially named the World Baseball Classic . But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani. ( read original story ...)
Ueda Says Iran Conflict Could Hit Japan’s Economy Significantly
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned that the Middle East conflict could have a major impact on the nation’s economy, in comments likely to firm up investor expectations that authorities will hold ... ( read original story ...)
Japan made to toil but winning AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener all that matters
Japan were surprisingly made to work for an opening win over Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women's Asian Cup. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall for 3rd day on Iran conflict fears
Shares in Tokyo have fallen for the third day as the Iran conflict rages. Investors are worried that prolonged fighting and higher crude oil prices could cause a global economic slowdown. ( read original story ...)
Blackout halts shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo, Morioka
Shinkansen bullet train services have been suspended between Tokyo and Morioka, northeastern Japan, due to a power outage, the railwa ... ( read original story ...)
From Chihuahua to Nagoya: Rarámuri champion Juana Ramírez to run in world’s largest women’s marathon
Juana Ramírez Hernández, a Rarámuri runner from the northern state of Chihuahua, has been invited to participate in the world’s largest women’s marathon in Japan on March 8. ( read original story ...)
Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
An eight-year-old Queensland girl has been killed after she was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident at a Japanese ski resort. ( read original story ...)
2026 World Baseball Classic Odds: USA, Japan Favored
The World Baseball Classic begins tomorrow. Where does the USA sit on the oddsboard ahead of the tournament? Here's the latest. ( read original story ...)