The DNA of a bear killed on Friday (July 18) matches that of the bear that killed a 52-year-old newspaper deliveryman in a residential area of Fukushima, Hokkaido, a week ago, it has been learned. ( read original story ...)
Fire in carry-on briefly halts Tokyo loop line, power bank suspected
All train services on the Yamanote loop line in central Tokyo were briefly suspended Sunday afternoon after a fire, likely caused by ... ( read original story ...)
3 Major Anime/Gaming Events Happening Around Tokyo This Month
Three major anime/gaming events are currently running this month, related to SEGA, Frieren, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. ( read original story ...)
Exit polls show Japan’s ruling coalition is likely to lose key election
Exit polls suggest Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition is likely to lose a majority its majority in the smaller of Japan’s two parliamentary houses in a key election. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling coalition likely to lose upper house majority, exit poll shows
A poor showing by the coalition could shake investor confidence in the world’s fourth-largest economy and disrupt critical trade talks with the United States, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Russia Earthquake BREAKING: 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Russia And Japan | Tsunami Alert Issued
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Sunday, just 19 minutes after a 7.0 quake in the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba faces difficult election amid far-right surge
A far-right "Japanese First" party looks likely to make big gains in Sunday's election, with the ruling coalition facing a possible defeat.
Japan’s ruling coalition set to suffer big loss in upper house poll
Japan's ruling coalition looks set to suffer a significant loss of seats in the country's upper house election, in a vote dominated by inflation and immigration.
Japan election live: Sanseito backs ‘Japanese First’ policy
TOKYO -- The Japanese public voted on Sunday to determine the makeup of the nation's upper house, in a crucial vote for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose coalition is fighting to hold on to its ...
LeBron James And Naomi Osaka Team Up To Showcase How Athletes Spend Their Day Off
LeBron James and Naomi Osaka have once again joined forces to provide an inside look at the daily lives of professional athletes. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s minority government likely to lose upper house control, exit polls show
A poor showing by the coalition could shake investor confidence in the world’s fourth-largest economy and disrupt critical trade talks with the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Here are the 10 most expensive cities for the ultra-rich in 2025 — and the quiet power shift shaping the next luxury capitals
Julius Baer's latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report found Dubai, Bangkok, and Tokyo are rising fast as new luxury hubs. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hakuoho shakes up Nagoya meet with shock win over Onosato
Up-and-coming No. 4 maegashira Hakuoho sprang a stunning upset to knock new yokozuna Onosato off the top of the leaderboard at the N ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists Visiting Tokyo’s Disney Parks Should Take Advantage Of These Major In-App Features
Here's why you need to download the official Tokyo Disney Resort App for the best experience when visiting two of the world's highest-rated amusement parks. ( read original story ...)
Bear suspected in 2 fatal attacks years apart in Hokkaido killed; DNA samples link cases
The male bear is likely the one that killed a a 77-year-old woman in the same town four years ago. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested election amid public frustration over rising prices and the imminent threat of US tariffs. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP ... ( read original story ...)