Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. ( read original story ...)
Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after Bahrain win
Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and extend their run of successive appearances at the finals to eight. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo takeaways: Dodgers relish experience, expect Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts back soon
Takeaways from the Tokyo Series, which ended with the Dodgers winning both games against the Cubs. Next game that counts is March 27 at Dodger Stadium. ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom, free visas and stronger rouble see Russians flock to Japan
Wrapped up in warm coats and woolly hats, hundreds of people have braved Moscow's chilly spring weather to form an orderly queue. But they have not come to see a celebrity or an exclusive exhibition. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Growth Aided by Pre-Tariff Demand From U.S.
The rush to secure products before President Trump imposes higher tariffs on imports into the U.S. has helped boost shipments from Japan.
94 year old convenience store robbery…You’re going to jail on purpose?
Japanese 94-year-old Man Robbers Convenience Store It's a hot topic because he's been arrested. According to Japanese media, including STV News, police arrested a 94-year-old man for breaking into a ... ( read original story ...)
On This Day: Sarin attack on Tokyo subway kills 14
On March 20, 1995, 12 people were killed, and more than 5,000 made ill in a nerve-gas attack on the Tokyo subway system. A 13th victim died a day later and a 14th in 2008. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Hoarder Metaplanet Issues Fresh Bonds To Increase Holdings to 3,200 BTC
The Japanese hotel and investment firm Metaplanet has issued fresh bonds and accumulated an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC).
Value Creation Joins Japanese Corporate Bitcoin-Buying Frenzy
Value Creation, a Japanese, Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed real estate transformation firm, has bought around $667,000 worth of Bitcoin.
U.S. Soldiers, local park staff in Yokohama team up for joint cleanup effort
YOKOHAMA, Japan – U.S. Soldiers stationed here joined Japanese staff at Mitsuike Park near Yokohama North Dock for an inaugural joint cleanup effort there March 12. The Soldiers, assigned to the 5th ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka prosecutor cleared of leaking information to superior accused of raping subordinate
The Osaka High Public Prosecutors Office on March 19 decided not to indict a local assistant prosecutor over allegations they leaked investig ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka stages a comeback to move forward in Miami Open
MIAMI: A determined Naomi Osaka fought back to defeat Yuliia Starodubtseva with a final scoreline of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open, marking ... ( read original story ...)
Meltdowns in Osaka! Who Went Home on ‘The Amazing Race 37’ Tonight?
Spoiler alert! Find out which of the 11 teams went home in Leg 3, as a trip to Osaka gave one team the power of the Express Pass. ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives Miami scare
Osaka next faces 24th seed Liudmila Samsonova. The 27-year-old is still trying to return to peak form after returning from a 15-month break last year after giving birth to daughter Shai in 2023. ( read original story ...)
30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure
Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo’s subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice. ( read original story ...)
Foreign visitors have been driving Japan’s economy. A stronger yen could reverse that trend
Foreign tourists have had an outzised impact on Japan's economic growth. However, their influence could start to wane as the yen strengthens, analysts said. ( read original story ...)