MMA Junkie recaps the best of the action from Pia Arena in Yokohama as Japanese promotion Rizin FF returned from its COVID-19 hiatus. ( read original story ...)
Rizin FF 22 live results
The main event features a 157-pound battle between Brazilian fan-favorite Roberto de Souza who is looking to bounce back to winning ways following his elimination from the promotion’s lightweight ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to avoid visit to war-linked shrine on 75th war anniversary: Jiji
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will refrain from visiting the Yasukuni shrine for war dead on the 75th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War Two, Jiji news agency said on Sunday, but will make an ... ( read original story ...)
Nobumasa Fukuda brings Dragons from behind in win over Giants
In a pitchers' duel with scoring opportunities at a premium, Nobumasa Fukuda's three-run home run made all the difference as the Chunichi Dragons came from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unsuccessful in lifting auto tariffs early in UK trade deal: media
Brexit trade agreement in 2026 despite Japan's push to lift the tariffs earlier, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Did the U.S. Need to Drop a Second Atomic Bomb on Japan?
Sunday marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki, which came days before the end of World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Man leaves hotel for coronavirus patients in Osaka without permission
A man staying at a hotel in this western Japan city for novel coronavirus patients with mild or no symptoms went home by taxi without permiss ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. Set to Remove Tariffs on Japanese Cars in 2026, Nikkei Says
The U.K. is set to abolish tariffs on Japanese cars by 2026 under a trade deal the two countries are seeking to complete by the end of the month, the Nikkei newspaper reported Sunday, without saying ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: August 2 – August 8 in Review
Coincheck's CEO expressed optimism toward the company's upcoming shareholder meeting app, GMO Coin announced negative leverage trading fees and more headlined news from Japan this past week. ( read original story ...)
Japan fails to win early end to auto tariffs in UK trade deal
... the U.K. will agree to eliminate British tariffs on Japanese autos by 2026, despite a push by Tokyo for an earlier phase out, Nikkei has learned. The two countries are working toward an ... ( read original story ...)
Mixed bag: A review of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Editor’s note: During the COVID-19 crisis, our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips. Instead, we have been publishing a selection of our most popular reviews from the past year. However, we ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is still the crypto of choice for darknet marketplaces
Bitcoin remains the preferred cryptocurrency on darknet marketplaces, according to a recent research survey.The post Bitcoin is still the crypto of choice for darknet marketplaces appeared first on. ( read original story ...)
Japan to lead first cyber defense drill with ASEAN, US and Europe
TOKYO -- Japan, the U.S., European countries and the ... to prepare for possible cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, Nikkei has learned. The joint international exercise would involve over ... ( read original story ...)
New 55,000-pound Gundam robot in Japan can move its limbs like a boss
A full-scale moveable version of the giant anime robot watches over the Gundam Factory in Yokohama, Japan. Fans of the anime robot Gundam can now visit the life-sized giant at the Gundam Factory in ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Japan records highest single-day number of cases
Japan has hit a new daily record of coronavirus cases. The country reported 1,601 cases of COVID-19 Friday, the highest number since the pandemic began, the country's Ministry of Health said. It's ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba Formally Bids Adieu to the Laptop Market
Toshiba has finally and formally said goodbye to the laptop market. Its stake in the business is being sold to Sharp. It came just two years after the ... ( read original story ...)