SAPPORO—Organizers decided to cancel the Tour de Hokkaido bicycle race this year in light of the death of a cyclist during the event last September. The decision was made at a March 12 meeting of the ... ( read original story ...)
Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka on why introducing maternity pay on WTA Tour would be ‘life-changing’
Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka speak to BBC Sport about why introducing maternity pay on the WTA Tour would be "life-changing". ( read original story ...)
Cat’s fall into vat of hazardous chemicals sparks health warning in Japan
A city in Japan is on high alert for a cat that fell into a tank of hazardous chemicals before disappearing into the night. ( read original story ...)
Japan to relax export curbs to allow overseas sales of joint jet fighter
Japan will tweak its military equipment transfer rules to allow exports of the jet fighter it is developing with Britain and Italy, the country's leader said on Wednesday, removing an obstacle that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo expected to be mainland Japan’s earliest bloomer in sakura season
TOKYO: Tokyo is poised to buck historical trends and become the first area on mainland Japan where the famous sakura (cherry blossoms) flower and enter full bloom. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-In Japan, rate rises herald a new era for financial markets
Barely weeks after Japanese stocks broke three-decade highs, the country's financial markets are hurtling toward another phenomenon not seen for the best part of a generation: rising interest rates. B ... ( read original story ...)
Space One Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch in Japan
The Japanese company hoped to become the country’s first private business to put a satellite into orbit. The failed launch was its inaugural flight. ( read original story ...)
Watch: A Private Rocket in Japan Explodes Moments After Launch
The lightweight Kairos rocket exploded in flames just seconds after taking off around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning local time from Space Port Kii, about 420 kilometers (260 miles) southwest of Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan may exit its negative rate policy next week. Here’s what you need to know
Hopes are high for a meaningful wage increase at the ongoing "shunto" annual wage negotiations between unions and employers. ( read original story ...)
Japanese man arrested over investment fraud after 4 years abroad
A Japanese man who had been on an international wanted list for allegedly committing investment fraud was arrested Wednesday four ye ... ( read original story ...)
Pair killed in horror avalanche while skiing in remote Japan
A pair who were back-country skiing in Japan have been killed, after an avalanche struck Mt Yotei in Hokkaido on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight
Japan's Space One will launch its Kairos small rocket on its inaugural trip on Wednesday, in a bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite in orbit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Space One ‘Kairos’ rocket explodes right after lift-off
The small rocket that Japan's Space One launched for its inaugural flight exploded shortly after take-off, live-streaming images showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Toyota likely agreed to wage requests as Japan Inc set for big pay bump
Toyota Motor Corp has agreed to fully meet its union's request for annual pay increases, the Mainichi newspaper said on Wednesday, as top Japanese companies look likely to offer sizeable salary hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc set to offer big wage hikes, paving way for end to negative rates
Some of Japan's biggest companies are expected to formally offer sizeable pay increases at annual talks with unions that wrap up on Wednesday, clearing the way for the central bank to end negative ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Space One counts down to inaugural Kairos rocket launch
Japan's Space One will launch its Kairos small rocket on its inaugural trip on Wednesday, in a bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite in orbit. ( read original story ...)