YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Yuzuru Hanyu, the 2014 and 2018 men's Olympic champion who announced his retirement from competition in July, took to the ice Friday in the premiere of his original new show. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China eyeing Kishida-Xi meeting in mid-November -Sankei
The Japanese and Chinese governments have started planning a meeting between Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and China's President Xi Jinping for mid-November, the Sankei newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo’s “move forward” on LGBTQ rights is too slow for many
Recognizing same-sex partnerships is a "steppingstone," but one man says he and his partner still "worry immensely about the future." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to keep stake in Russian energy project in Sakhalin
Japan’s industry minister says that a Japanese consortium has decided to retain its stake in the new Russian operator of the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines resumes services to Okinawa and Sapporo
Hong Kong Airlines has resumed its service to Okinawa and Sapporo following the relaxation of travel restrictions. ( read original story ...)
3 children reportedly hit by vehicle in suspected hit-and-run in Osaka Pref.
A vehicle reportedly ran into three elementary school students in the Osaka Prefecture city of Sakai on Nov. 4 in what police suspect may be ... ( read original story ...)
‘When you fall, you just get back up’: DODEA student in Japan doubles as competitive figure skater
A 9-year-old girl from Naval Air Facility Atsugi has earned 15 medals in 15 competitions since she began skating at age 3. ( read original story ...)
3 second graders reportedly hit by vehicle in suspected hit-and-run in Osaka Pref.
A vehicle reportedly ran into three elementary school students in the Osaka Prefecture city of Sakai on Nov. 4 in what police suspect may be ... ( read original story ...)
This traditional night cruise has stunning Tokyo views and exquisite cuisine
Dine on meals and watch entertainment inspired by Japan's Edo period aboard this special Edomae Kisen night cruise ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Improved Tokyo-Seoul relations key to dealing with N. Korea’s provocation
North Korea keeps firing missiles in a bid to provoke Japan, the United States and South Korea. Pyongyang's actions heighten tensions in the region an ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 3,090 new cases
A total of 3,090 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Friday, dropping by 430 from a week before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said. The metropolitan government also reported two new fatalities ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower with eyes on US jobs data
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Friday, with investors disheartened by falls on Wall Street and focus shifting to key US jobs data due later in the day. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.68 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy set to slow sharply as global inflation, recession risks hurt
Japan's economy is expected to have slowed markedly in the third quarter as global recession risks hurt external demand while rising inflation and a weak yen's impact on imported prices forced ... ( read original story ...)
81-yr-old man in Japan arrested for allegedly killing wife he took care of for 40 yrs
YOKOHAMA -- An 81-year-old man in the eastern Japan town of Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture, was arrested on Nov. 3 for allegedly killing his disabled wife after he took care of her for some 40 years. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police get strict on dangerous cycling as accidents soar
Under the stricter regulations the police adopted in late October, riders are more likely to be issued traffic tickets instead of warnings if caught ignoring traffic lights, failing to make temporary ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seek quarter-final spot after ‘Agony of Doha’
Japan will remember with anguish a World Cup qualifier 28 years ago in Qatar when they were within seconds of reaching their first finals only to concede a stoppage-time equaliser to Iraq which sent ... ( read original story ...)