JR Central said Saturday that a fire originating from a piece of equipment under the floor of a carriage forced a bullet train to st ... ( read original story ...)
Fireworks Accident Sets Barge on Fire: Video
One of the barges serving as a launch platform for the fireworks had caught fire. All five workers on board jumped into the sea and were rescued by the coast guard, with one being transported to the ... ( read original story ...)
All in the family: Nagoya woman, son suspected of dealing cocaine, marijuana
Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman and her son for possessing cocaine and marijuana in Nagoya with intent to sell them ... ( read original story ...)
Misunderstanding has hospitalized teen in Japan losing first, perhaps last, chance to vote
It was his first chance, and maybe his last chance, to cast a vote.That's what one mother in Aichi Prefecture thought as she said to her 18-･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Missing hiker on Hokkaido mountain found dead after bear attack
A missing male hiker was found dead on Friday, a day after being attacked and dragged away by a brown bear on Mt. Rausu on Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Hiker found dead after bear attack in mountain in Japan
A 26-year-old man was found dead on a mountain of Japan's northernmost island on Friday, one day after the hiker was reported missing in a brown bear attack. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war in an Aug. 15 address. The regretful behavior reflects a change in perception of Japan’s actions during World War II, as former premier ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reportedly Sells Los Angeles Mansion to Nick, Vanessa Lachey for $7.9M
Naomi Osaka is accustomed to hitting tennis balls back and forth, but she was involved in some real estate back and forth as well after reportedly selling a Los Angeles mansion back to Nick and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sells ‘Tarzana’ Los Angeles house back to past owners for hefty price
In 2022, the Japanese tennis giant paid $6.3 million to celebrity couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey to buy their house located in the San Fernando Valley. The house - which was once owned by Tarzan ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Ex-Samurai Japan slugger Nakata to retire at end of season
Former Samurai Japan slugger Sho Nakata, a three-time RBI leader in the Pacific League while at the Nippon Ham Fighters, on Friday a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Sales Hit Record First-Half Sales
Yokohama Tire Sales hit record highs in 2025, with premium, large-diameter, and OTR growth creating new opportunities for dealers. ( read original story ...)
Hiker’s body found after bear drags him from trail into forest in Japan, officials say
A torn, bloodied shirt was found, local news media said, quoting police. A wallet, hat and watch were also located. ( read original story ...)
Urban bear hunting drill held in Hokkaido ahead of revision to law
A drill simulating shooting wild bears that have appeared in populated areas was held in Sapporo City in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Ian Paul Abne guns for WBC Youth title in Japan this Saturday
Unbeaten Ian Paul Abne will meet Japan’s Rento Miyazawa for the World Boxing Council (WBC) World Youth minimumweight title showdown this Saturday, August 16, in Nagoya, Japan. Abne, an ARQ Boxing ... ( read original story ...)
Guam team wins age division at HYROX Yokohama
Guam's Amnol Sobti and Raphaelli Fraga won their age division and 9th overall at the HYROX Yokohama in Japan in a time of 1:02:11. ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan National Day events held at Osaka Expo 2025
SCREENSHOT - Kazakhstan marks National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka Horror crash kills cop, five inmates en route to court TV fans call new sci-fi series a ‘masterpiece’ after just two episodes Orlando ... ( read original story ...)