Japan and Vietnam on Tuesday signed an agreement to cooperate in space defense and cybersecurity, as the two Asian nations rapidly step up their military ties amid concerns over China’s growing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Wants Its Fighters to Carry More Missiles than an F-35
While Tokyo mulls its options, Lockheed is trying to squeeze more missiles into the F-35’s bays. Here’s What You Need to Remember: If Japan wants its new F-3 fighter to carry more missiles, it will ... ( read original story ...)
14-yr-old boy reportedly stabbed by another student at Japanese junior high
A 14-year-old junior high school student in central Japan was rushed to hospital with cardio-respiratory arrest on the morning of Nov. 24 af ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s bombshell claim about Serena Williams incident
Naomi Osaka has defended Serena Williams following a controversial moment between the pair. Find out more here. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tech Volunteer Group wins BIGLOBE award at Mirai Draft 2021
Members of the Tokyo Tech Volunteer Group (Tokyo Tech VG) have received the BIGLOBE award after their second-place finish in Mirai Draft 2021, an idea competition that focuses on connecting refugee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan concerned over China, Russia bomber flights
Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo has expressed serious concern over joint flights earlier this month by Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida: Country to release oil from reserves
In a part of joint efforts with the US and other countries, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, his country plans to release oil from its reserves to stem the surge in prices. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Social Media Account Censored In China After Supporting Missing Chinese Tennis Star
Naomi Osaka's social media account with Weibo has had censorship activity after she posted concern for tennis professional Peng Shuai ... ( read original story ...)
‘If a Male Player Did That, It Wouldn’t Have Been So Broadcasted’: Naomi Osaka Defends Serena Williams While Calling Out Sexism in Sports
On a recent episode of Victoria Secret’s VS Voices podcast, tennis superstar Naomi Osaka expressed her frustrations with the discriminatory behavior that women face in pro sports. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on sluggish tech issues, weak yen
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Wednesday as tech names sold off following a drop in their U.S. counterparts overnight, while some export-related issues were lifted by a weakened yen against the U.S. dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity grows at fastest pace in nearly four years – Flash PMI
Japan's factory activity grew at the fastest pace in nearly four years in November, as output accelerated on loosening COVID-19 restrictions, defying pressure from the biggest jump in input prices in ... ( read original story ...)
RNR Tire, Yokohama donate car to breast cancer survivor
RNR Tire Express held its second annual "You're A Rockstar New Car Giveaway" during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October and awarded a new car to the winner Nov. 13. The event, sponsored by RNR ... ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors appeal life sentence of ex-nurse for murdering patients
Prosecutors have appealed a ruling that sentenced a former nurse to life in prison for killing three patients by putting a disinfectant into their intravenous drips at a hospital in Yokohama near ... ( read original story ...)
Only 30% of child centers in Japan have clearly defined sex-crime prevention rules: survey
Only around 30% of local governments across Japan that have child consultation centers have clearly defined rules and guidelines to prevent inappropri ... ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu pips Naomi Osaka with astonishing 2021 career earnings uncovered
British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has pipped four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the 2021 career earnings table, following her historic US Open win. Raducanu broke countless records in ... ( read original story ...)
Juniors will look to emulate senior team’s Tokyo glory
Riding the wave of enthusiasm following the senior team’s Tokyo Olympics glory, defending champion India looks forward to giving a memorable performance in the men’s hockey Junior World Cup starting ... ( read original story ...)