Wild forest fires in northeast Japan have forced around 3,000 people to evacuate their homes as the flames move closer to residential areas. ( read original story ...)
A real-world test ahead of Nagoya Asian Games: National teams from Seven countries gather in Jinju
The Esports Championships Asia 2026 (ECA 2026) officially kicked off on the 25th at the Jinju Indoor Gymnasium. The opening ceremony, hosted by caster Jeon Yong-jun and announcer Jin Se-min, was ... ( read original story ...)
Firefighters in Japan struggle to contain Iwate blazes with over 3,000 evacuated
TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - Two forest fires in northern Japan's Iwate Prefecture burned into a fourth day on Saturday as ground and aerial firefighting efforts expanded to more than 1,000 personnel. ( read original story ...)
Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said Friday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle ... ( read original story ...)
Don Quijote operator opens food-focused discount store near Nagoya
The operator of discount retailer chain Don Quijote on Friday opened a food-focused store near Nagoya to help households struggling with the cost of living. According to Pan Pacific International ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo govt workers swap suits for shorts to save on AC bills
Tokyo’s metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said yesterday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hedges against an ‘unpredictable’ US
A lot of Japanese view the Iran conflict as U.S. attention drifting away from their concerns about China and drifting back towards the Middle East,” said KURT TONG, who served as deputy chief of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Evacuates Tourists for Potential Incoming Tsunami
After a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Sanriku, Japan on Monday, officials are preeminently preparing for aftershocks and tsunamis by evacuations. ( read original story ...)
Osaka reaches Madrid third round with win over Osorio
Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open for the first time after defeating Camila Osorio 6-2, 7-5 in her clay-court season debut. The four-time Grand Slam champion rallied from a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka bounces back at Madrid Open after retirement fears
Naomi Osaka silenced retirement fears with a winning return at the Madrid Open, beating Camila Osorio 6-2 7-5. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, global capital of the suit-and-tie, is encouraging wearing shorts to reduce reliance on air conditioning
Last year, Japan sweltered through its hottest summer since records began in 1898, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. This summer, they are encouraging 'cool' attire that 'prioritises ... ( read original story ...)
Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread
Two forest fires continued to spread toward residential areas in a northern Japanese town on Friday, prompting authorities to expand evacuation orders to more than 3,000 ... ( read original story ...)
2 women in their 20s die after jumping from 19th floor of Osaka building
Two women in their 20s died after they apparently jumped from the 19th floor of a building in the Umeda district of Osaka on Thursday. According to police, a passerby called 110 at around 1:40 p.m. ( read original story ...)
US thanks Japan for defense upgrade and Patriot guided missile decision
Japan on Friday quickly approved a U.S. request for shipment of surface-to-air Patriot guided missiles produced in Japan ( read original story ...)
Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of ‘defence’ as it faces its ‘most severe and complex security environment’ since 1945. ( read original story ...)
Don Quijote operator opens food-focused discount store in central Japan
The operator of discount retailer chain Don Quijote on Friday opened a food-focused store near Nagoya, central Japan, to help househ ... ( read original story ...)