Tokyo police have arrested a 58-year-old Chinese man on suspicion of stealing a credit card and cash from a tourist's backpack on a Narita Express train, and using the card to buy a luxury camera. ( read original story ...)
Japan Defies China Warnings With Frontline Missile Plan
The plan to deploy missiles to an island near Taiwan comes as China continues to ramp up military pressure against the island. ( read original story ...)
Japan births hit record low in 2025
Japan's health ministry says preliminary figures show that the country recorded a little over 700,000 births last year, a new record low. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Consulate-General in Osaka warns citizens after Chinese national robbed
TOKYO -- The Chinese Consulate-General in Japan's Osaka said on Thursday that a Chinese national was robbed on a street in Osaka, urging citizens to avoid traveling to Japan recently in light of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese girl group XG says ‘in no way involved’ after Tokyo police arrest producer in drug case
Japanese girl group XG has issued a statement responding to an ongoing drug investigation involving its producer, saying the group is not connected to the ... ( read original story ...)
Marianas Pro Nagoya marks major international showing for Guam
Guam’s nearly 200-member contingent will travel to the Aichi Budokan in Nagoya on March 14 to compete in the Marianas Pro Nagoya, the second premier event of the 2026 Marianas ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese citizen robbed on Osaka street; Consulate General in Osaka again advises Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan
After a Chinese citizen was reportedly attacked by unidentified individuals on the streets of Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and a backpack containing 5 million yen ($32,000) in cash was robbed on Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Homecoming: The Tokyo Series’ Becomes CNN Films’ First Streaming Exclusive
EXCLUSIVE: CNN Films has picked up its first exclusive documentary for its recently launched subscription streaming tier. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned news network will stream Homecoming: The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka keeps it brutally honest opening up about her mixed heritage with Japanese & Haitian roots
Naomi Osaka recently opened up about being perceived as 'different' because of her Japanese and Haitian roots. The former World No. ( read original story ...)
Osaka talks fashion, self-expression in Hypebeast cover story
In a digital cover story for Hypebeast, Naomi Osaka discussed the growing role of fashion in sports, her aspirations post-tennis, her unique view of success and more. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree tower’s operations resume after elevator trouble
The elevator carrying the 20 visitors stopped about 30m above the ground. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
In Snow-Covered Sapporo, Eating Prized Seafood and High-End Tempura
In Sapporo, the capital of the Japanese island of Hokkaido, prized seafood, high-end tempura, and ice cream in winter define an idiosyncratic food scene. ( read original story ...)
BTS ‘ARIRANG’ Goyang And Tokyo Concerts To Stream Live In Theaters
BTS ARIRANG World Tour is hitting the big screens with two global live cinema broadcasts from their Goyang and Tokyo concerts in April! Get your tickets now! ( read original story ...)
Flying Cars Are ‘Go’ In Tokyo With Maiden Flight By SkyDrive
After making multiple test flights last year at the Osaka Expo, SkyDrive's flying car finally takes to the skies over Tokyo. But don't expect rides before 2028. ( read original story ...)
First direct flight from Tokyo to Florida arrives at Orlando International Airport
First direct flight from Japan to Florida lands in Orlando, marking a historic connection between the two destinations. Passengers and crew express delight. ( read original story ...)
Why letting museum visitors smell horse manure might be good for conservation
What does it take to make people genuinely care about endangered cultural heritage? According to a new study from researchers at Nagoya University and Gifu University in Japan, the answer might begin ... ( read original story ...)