Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed and shortened Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, but the reduced points awarded left him still waiting for a second Formula One world championship. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to Boost US, Japan Defense Ties After Kim’s Missiles
South Korea said its military will strengthen security cooperation with the US and Japan, including the deployment of “US strategic assets,” after Kim Jong Un’s North Korea fired two short-range ... ( read original story ...)
Sakhalin 1 important for Japan oil procurement -Japan trade minister
Japanese Trade Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday that the Sakhalin 1 oil and gas project in Russia is very important for Tokyo to ensure its diversified crude oil procurement. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Hokkaido gov’s North European-style residence stands out in urban garden
The beautiful contrast of red and white on the exterior of the Hokkaido governor's official residence in the prefectural capital city stand ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Koyo Aoyagi, Atsuki Yuasa pitch Tigers to victory as postseason opens
Koyo Aoyagi threw six scoreless innings and reliever Atsuki Yuasa saved the day as the Hanshin Tigers won Game 1 of the Central Le ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. conduct joint drill involving aircraft carrier -Japan govt
Japan and the United States are conducting a joint military drill involving U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan in areas around Japan in light of North Korea's repeated missile launches, the Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Korean Air augments services for Japan after October 2022, resuming Fukuoka and Sapporo flights
Korean Air will largely increase flights for Japan after October 2022, expecting to restart two-way traffic between Japan and South Korea in earnest, resuming Fukuoka and Sapporo services. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Endangered Gamba hamper Marinos title bid with 2-0 upset
Gamba Osaka boosted their survival hopes and made sure there would be no early title celebration for Yokohama F Marinos following ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Marinos celebrations delayed as Gamba hand Muscat’s side defeat
Yokohama F Marinos were made to wait to claim their first J1 League title since 2019 on Saturday as Kevin Muscat's side slipped to a 2-0 loss against relegation battlers Gamba Osaka.Juan Alano's ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Tiafoe survives blip to down Kwon and reach Tokyo final
Admitting it wasn't "pretty", Frances Tiafoe added a little more sparkle to a glittering season by reaching the Japan Open final with a 6-2 0-6 6-4 victory over South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo in Tokyo on ... ( read original story ...)
Medical facility in Osaka Pref. gives expired COVID vaccine shots to 145 people
A medical institution in the Osaka Prefecture city of Kishiwada administered 145 people with COVID-19 vaccines that had expired up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas sells Australian LNG stakes in $3.4b deal
Major Japanese LNG buyer Tokyo Gas has made a shock move to sell out of four Australian LNG projects to a US private equity firm in what is the first significant sign of a Japanese firm exiting gas ... ( read original story ...)
Shared sauna workspace incubating business collaboration in Nagoya
A sauna bathhouse featuring a shared workspace and bar has opened in Nagoya, attracting remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, small business owners and others who see it as a unique location to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama releases 716U ultra-wide base tire for fleets
The 716U UWB — available in the U.S. in size 455/55R225 — is designed specifically for waste, recycle and on and off-road severe service operations where maximizing payload capacity is vital. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set To Reopen Borders To Independent Travelers And Lift Daily Arrival Limit This Month
After two and a half years of strict COVID-19 restrictions, Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida announced it will allow visa-free individual tourist travel again. ( read original story ...)
Renault chief flies to Japan for crunch talks over Nissan alliance
Renault chief executive Luca de Meo has jetted into Tokyo for a weekend of talks with Nissan boss Makoto Uchida aimed at breaking a deadlock over intellectual property and potentially paving the way ... ( read original story ...)