Jan. 5’s Wrestle Kingdom show set-up Saturday’s New Japan vs. NOAH one, and saw NJPW ensure they’re heading into 2022 with a main event scene stocked with their biggest stars of this century. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama increases commercial tire prices
For the second time in six months, the tire manufacturer is increasing its prices on both consumer and commercial tires. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire announces price increase on commercial and consumer tires
In response to the continued rise in operational costs, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Dangerous’: Coach says Postecoglou has a ‘frightening’ prospect at Celtic
John Hutchinson has sung Daizen Maeda’s praises after Celtic raided Yokohama F Marinos to secure a loan-to-buy transfer for the Japan forward. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: One of my goals is to never again cry in pressroom
Home; Tennis News; Tennis Interviews; Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka just wants to have fun on the court and never again cry during her press conferences. Osaka broke down in tear ... ( read original story ...)
Okinawa, Tokyo log months-high COVID case counts
Japan's officials are monitoring a rapid spread of coronavirus infections. Okinawa confirmed 623 new cases on Wednesday... well over double the day before. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo may seek emergency measures as COVID cases rise – Sankei
Tokyo authorities may ask Japan’s government to reinstate emergency measures as a rise in COVID-19 cases spurs concern that the capital is experiencing a sixth wave of infections, the Sankei newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Familiar restrictions return to US bases in Japan as COVID-19 case numbers roar back
The overall U.S. military authority in Japan is considering a return to stricter health protection measures as U.S. bases reported another 338 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for attempted bank robbery in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly attempting to rob a bank in Sapporo on Tuesday. According to police, Shoyo Wakabayashi, a self-professed construction industry worker, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 390 new COVID cases on Jan. 5
Japan's capital recorded 390 new coronavirus infections on Jan. 5, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, after the capital registered ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 390 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 390 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
As China Tensions Smoulder, Japan and Australia Move to Sign Defense Treaty
Japan pact will allow troops to freely enter each other’s countries for exercises without having to negotiate terms each time. ( read original story ...)
Giant Wall Installations Tease New Episodes from ‘Attack on Titan’ The Final Season Part 2
The official website for the Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 has revealed that staff has put up art installations with Easter eggs for the anime’s next five episodes in Tokyo, Osaka, and ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly fall as tech stocks slump on Wall Street
Asian benchmarks mostly slipped Wednesday as technology shares in the region echoed a similar drop in the sector on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on weak yen, capped by COVID-19 worries
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday as gains made with buying in export-oriented shares on the weakening yen were capped by ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan to sign ‘historic’ defense, security pact
Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in a move that has been hailed as “historic” but which might anger China. Prime ministers Scott Morrison ... ( read original story ...)