Japan’s National Stadium was fanless four years ago during the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. There was zero atmosphere for the globe’s greatest track and field athletes. ( read original story ...)
Fate of animals at closing Sapporo zoo remains uncertain
Over 300 animals including some predators at a privately owned zoo in northern Japan's Sapporo face an uncertain future as they have yet to be moved from the facility due to shutter at the end of this ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the Artist Who Bedazzled Naomi Osaka’s Labubus
Every match of a thrilling U.S. Open run featured a custom crystal-clad creation. Kerin Rose Gold took us behind the scenes. ( read original story ...)
Experts urge Japan to bolster Africa partnership amid China, US moves
Japan's role as a stable partner for Africa, a key region for its economic security, has grown increasingly important amid concern ... ( read original story ...)
How to watch USMNT vs Japan live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
USMNT v Japan live on Peacock en EspanolOnce again Pochettino's side struggled against a top-tier team in that defeat to South Korea in New Jersey, and even though they're missing some key players for ... ( read original story ...)
World Track and Field Championships event previews: key athletes, storylines for Tokyo
That contrast is evident with the two biggest U.S. sprint stars — Noah Lyles, the Olympic 100m champion looking to repeat as world champion in the 100m and 200m — and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, ... ( read original story ...)
Sega Reveals Tokyo Game Show Lineup and Teases 4 Mystery Games
As audiences count down the days to Tokyo Game Show 2025, Sega confirms its official lineup while teasing four mystery titles for the event. ( read original story ...)
SEGA to Demo Four Mysterious Titles at Tokyo Game Show This Month
SEGA’s announced an enormous lineup of titles for the Tokyo Game Show which includes four mysterious new releases. The convention will run from 25th September through 28th September, and we expect the ... ( read original story ...)
Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast Announced For September 25
Xbox is headed to Japan later this month, as it'll be hosting a livestream during Tokyo Game Show. Scheduled for September 25 at 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET, the broadcast will be focused on various first-party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is set to choose its fourth PM in five years – who could be next?
Earlier last week, China celebrated its "Victory Day" parade - marking 80 years since it defeated Japan at the end of World War Two - which was attended by leaders such as North Korea's Kim Jong Un ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP to hold full-scale vote to pick leader; Takaichi, Koizumi seen as frontrunners
Sanae Takaichi, a veteran of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and a fiscal dove, has decided to run in the party's leadership race following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation over election ... ( read original story ...)
Most Asian markets rise on US rate hopes, Tokyo hits record
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak. ( read original story ...)
PC Gaming Show Sets First-Ever Tokyo Direct Event, Elle Osili Wood and Midas to Host (EXCLUSIVE)
Hosted by Elle Osili Wood and PC Gamer’s Midas, PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct will spotlight upcoming PC games from publishers including SEGA, Devolver Digital and Nightdive Studios, with more to be ... ( read original story ...)
PC Gaming Show will be broadcasting a new dedicated direct during the Tokyo Game Show 2025
"The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct will spotlight some of the best upcoming games on PC, with publishers such as SEGA, Devolver Digital and Nightdive Studios already confirmed to ap ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has had three PMs in five years – who could be next?
His departure sets the stage for yet another leadership contest in Tokyo, the third in four years. But the country's future leader faces a daunting task - balancing fraught US-Japan relations, rising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fiscal dove Takaichi intends to run in LDP leadership race, Kyodo says
Sanae Takaichi, a veteran of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a fiscal dove, has decided to run in the party's leadership race after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he would step down, ... ( read original story ...)