Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision at a sold-out Tokyo Dome, defending his undisputed super bantamweight crown in Japan's biggest fight. ( read original story ...)
Inoue outlasts Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight
Japan's Naoya Inoue gave another boxing masterclass to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay unbeaten in front of 55,000 fans at a sold-out Tokyo Dome on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
2026 Asian Games taps Iranian expert for broadcast role
Iman Farzin, former deputy and CEO of Iranian women's football champions Khatoon Bam FC, has joined the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games organising body in a senior broadcast role. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake live: Buildings in Nara and Osaka rocked by 5.7 tremor
Emergency services have been activated in the Japanese cities of Nara and Osaka with the earthquake hitting at around 6.28pm on today sending noticeable tremors across the Kansai region ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake LIVE: Nara rocked by huge 5.7 tremors as Osaka also hit
Nara and Osaka in Japan have been rocked by a huge 5.7 earthquake as buildings shake in the major cities. MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Japan experiences around 1,500 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Saturday to deepen ties with Vietnam, highlighting energy and critical minerals in talks ... ( read original story ...)
Wildfires in northeastern Japan town contained, mayor declares
Officials of Otsuchi Town in Japan's northeastern prefecture of Iwate say wildfires that had been raging there for over one week have now been contained. ( read original story ...)
Baggage handlers at Japan Airlines are getting new coworkers: Humanoid robots
Japan Airlines has announced (1) a partnership with a Japanese robotics company which it hopes will result in humanoid robots handling luggage and cargo. The carrier will launch a trial in May, but ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable travel dreams meet Sapporo and Raja Ampat
From Sapporo’s seasonal magic to Raja Ampat’s pristine marine parks, more travelers are embracing eco-conscious adventures. These destinations show how sustainability and unforgettable experiences can ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi meets top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi
Japan is Vietnam's largest provider of official development assistance and a key investor and trading partner. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi to revamp Indo-Pacific vision in Vietnam speech
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday will use a speech in Vietnam to lay out her vision for the Indo-Pacific, as she seeks to bolster economic and security ties across the region in a ... ( read original story ...)
Texas nurse off life support, takes first steps after Japan honeymoon emergency
Family says the San Antonio nurse has shown signs of progress after being flown home from Japan for emergency treatment. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
Japan's relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help Ukraine resist Russia's invasion, Kyiv's ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
Humanoids will handle your baggage at Tokyo’s short-staffed airport
The next time you fly through Tokyo's Haneda Airport, your luggage might be taken care of by the dexterous hands of a humanoid robot. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Takaichi in Hanoi, to meet Vietnamese leaders
HANOI, May 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet Vietnam's leader To Lam in Hanoi on Saturday as the countries try to shore up ties amid a sharp slowdown in Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Eric Trump’s crypto company has made him $90M — but everyday investors who believed that his business was a ‘money-printing machine’ are down $500M
When Eric Trump started selling his cryptocurrency venture American Bitcoin (NASDAQ:ABTC) as a "money-printing machine," it sounded like the ultimate dream for investors riding the Bitcoin wave ...