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 ...)
Japan banking on ‘classy’ Minamino to rediscover sparkle
If Asian giants Japan are to finally make their mark at the World Cup in their seventh successive tournament they will need the myriad talents of Takumi Minamino in the toughest group. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service-sector activity growth hits 4-month high -PMI
Japan's services sector activity grew at the fastest clip in four months in October, a private survey showed on Friday, as the easing of restrictions on foreign tourism and an improvement in domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China Eyeing Kishida-Xi Meet in Mid-Nov -Sankei
The Japanese and Chinese governments have started planning a meeting between Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and China's President Xi Jinping in mid-November, the Sankei newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defender Nakayama to miss World Cup due to injury
Japan defender Yuta Nakayama will miss the World Cup in Qatar after being ruled out for the rest of the season due to an Achilles injury, his English club Huddersfield Town said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
North Korea Fires 6 More Missiles Toward Japan, Including an ICBM
A day after launching nearly two dozen missiles, the North fired more. One was an intercontinental ballistic missile, but that test apparently failed, an official said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines resumes Okinawa and Sapporo flights
Hong Kong Airlines celebrated the resumption of its service toOkinawa on 2 November, following a long wait of two years. Known as the “Hawaii of Japan”, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios: Coco Gauff hails ‘inspiring’ tennis stars
Gauff remains the youngest player to win a WTA title since 2004 and reached the final of the French Open earlier this year. Though she’s established herself as one of the best players on the planet, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea are allowing in some foreign workers
THE ubiquitous rule-giving signs of the Icho Danchi district on the outskirts of Yokohama, near Tokyo, speak far more languages than any of its residents could. Motorcycle riding is restricted in ... ( read original story ...)
GOP Lawmakers Sound Alarm over Pulling F-15s from Japan
The letter comes after the Air Force last week confirmed plans for a "phased" withdrawal of the F-15s from Kadena over a two-year span. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Political Stability Depends on a Minor Party’s Leverage
Argument: Japan’s Political Stability Depends on a Minor Party’s Leverage Japan’s Political Stability Depends on a M... | View Comments () Amid the tsunami of political polarization that has swept ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea ICBM may have failed in flight, officials say; residents in Japan told to shelter
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Thursday, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). ( read original story ...)
Suspect arrested over death of man found on Osaka street
Police in Osaka have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning the body of a 44-year-old man on a street. Police said the victim, who had been beaten about the head, was found dead on the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hospital continues to suspend services after ransomware cyberattack
A hospital in Osaka says no prospect is yet in sight to resume medical services following Monday's ransomware cyberattack on its medical record system. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 6,686 new COVID-19 cases, up 2,745 from a week earlier
Japan's health ministry says 6,686 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Tokyo on Thursday. That's an increase of 2,745 from the same day last week. ( read original story ...)