Shohei Ohtani hit a home run you need to see to believe to open the WBC for the defending champions from Japan. ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Carney signs agreement with Japanese counterpart to expand trade and defence ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a series of agreements with his Japanese counterpart Friday designed to expand and “modernize” the bilateral relationship as he continues his push to develop deeper ... ( read original story ...)
Australia beats Taiwan 3-0 to open World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. South Korea also wins
Australia opened the World Baseball Classic by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Travis Bazzana's homer in the seventh inning and a two-run home run in the fifth by Robbie Perkins at the Tokyo Dome on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
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— Seriously: Japan’s Ambassador to Canada KANJI YAMANOUCHI told Playbook that a strong reason Japanese car companies come to Canada is because it’s a door into the biggest market in North America: the ... ( read original story ...)
Red Bull Tokyo Drift Returns for 2026 With an Exclusive Tokyo Drive Car Club Collaboration
Those who want to attend can only secure a ticket by purchasing pieces from the limited-edition clothing capsule. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Nikkei 225 Can Stage A Minor Recovery After Its 4-Day Plunge
Nikkei 225 staged a decline of 6.1% from February 27 to March 5, 2026. The 4-day plunge is likely to stage a minor recovery at this juncture, supported by technical and intermarket factors.
Japan’s quake insurance exposes deep fault lines in ours
NZ’s earthquake cover is structured around uncapped govt guarantee and flat-rate levies, meaning huge claim volumes and long delays. As disaster losses rise, we would do well to take a page out of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Index crashed this week: Here’s why Japan stocks may rebound
The Nikkei 225 Index suffered a harsh reversal this week, its worst performance in months. It retreated by over 4.6%, mirroring the performance of other Asian stock indices as the ...
LA Ramen Scene Gets Disrupted: Taipei’s 4.5-Star Phenomenon Ramen Chikumo Launches $2 Sapporo Beer in Sawtelle
Ramen Chikumo -- a Tokyo-headquartered ramen brand that became a late-night sensation in Taipei with three locations earning 4.7+ stars across 10,000+ reviews -- is celebrating a major milestone at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo says second Japanese citizen held in Iran
TOKYO: Tokyo said on Friday (Mar 6) that a second Japanese national was being held in Iran, calling for their immediate release.Japan had previously said that one Japanese citizen was arrested ... ( read original story ...)
Inoue primed for ‘historic’ Nakatani clash in Tokyo
Japan's Naoya Inoue said Friday that he will have to be at his destructive best for his "historic" showdown against dangerous countryman Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome next month. Inoue will return ... ( read original story ...)
Woman indicted over 1999 fatal stabbing in Nagoya
Public prosecutors on Thursday indicted a 69-year-old woman on suspicion of fatally stabbing a housewife in Nagoya more than a quarter century ago. According to the indictment, Kumiko Yasufuku is ... ( read original story ...)
Salem Civic Center hosts job fair to help Yokohama employees find new jobs
The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board teamed up with Virginia Career Works and the city of Salem to host a second hiring event at the Salem Civic Center for Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Record S$36 million in cash reported as lost property in 2025: Tokyo police
A record 4.5 billion yen (around S$36 million) in cash was reported missing as lost property in 2025, according to Tokyo police. This marks a 0.5 per cent increase from 2024, NHK World Japan reported, ... ( read original story ...)
Peter Thiel Meets Sanae Takaichi In Tokyo As Palantir Expands AI Ambitions Amid Deepening US–Japan Tech Alliance
Thiel, co-founder and chairman of Palantir, held talks with Takaichi during a visit to Tokyo, according to Japan's Prime Minister's office. The meeting was described as a courtesy call, though the ... ( read original story ...)
1 Hotel opens Tokyo property with nature-focused design
The sustainable hospitality brand launched its Japanese flagship featuring biophilic architecture and environmental programming in the capital city. ( read original story ...)