Ireland second row Iain Henderson says the team must have their "heads screwed on" to overcome Japan in Dublin on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan increases climate decarbonisation and adaptation funding pledges
Japan will offer up to $10 billion in additional assistance to support decarbonisation in Asia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka takes media duties ‘too seriously’, says former tennis star
Former Japanese tennis star Kimiko Date has claimed compatriot Naomi Osaka "takes her media obligations too seriously." Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is currently taking a self-imposed break ... ( read original story ...)
Like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Japan’s Princess Mako left the royal world – but she and her husband plan to lead a totally different life
Princess Mako and Prince Harry both decided to leave royal life behind for love. But her "dramatic exit" is the only similarity between the two. ( read original story ...)
Japan Pledge Brings $100 Billion Climate Funding Target Closer, U.S. Envoy Says
The developed world's $100 billion climate financing target could be met a year earlier than expected, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Tuesday, citing new commitments made earlier in the day by ... ( read original story ...)
Modern pentathlon votes to ditch horse riding after Tokyo Olympic turmoil
Modern pentathlon has secretly voted to replace horse riding with cycling to preserve its Olympic status after Tokyo scandal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition leader resigns after dismal election results
The leader of Japan's main opposition party announced his resignation Tuesday after an election drubbing that saw him fail to capitalise on public dissatisfaction with the ruling party's pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama completes sale of sealing materials business to Sika
Tokyo—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Has completed the sale of its sealing and adhesive materials business, Hamatite, to Swiss-based speciality chemicals company Sika Group. The business has now been ... ( read original story ...)
Day care teacher in east Japan arrested over 1-yr-old girl’s death in 2017
A former day care teacher at a private authorized facility in the east Japan city of Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, was arrested on Nov. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus news live: China tells families to ‘stock up’ amid Covid outbreak, Japan’s cases dramatically decline
China has urged its citizens to stock up on daily necessities in case of emergency; Japan will gradually ease border restrictions amid dramatically falling Covid cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Joker assailant wanted to “kill lots of people”-police
A drifter who admired the Joker from Batman and dressed as him to carry out a Halloween attack on a Tokyo train "wanted to kill lots of people" and planned his moves over months, buying a knife to use ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Main Opposition CDP Leader Edano to Step Down – NHK
Yukio Edano, the head of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, said on Tuesday he would step down to take responsibility for the loss of parliamentary seats in Sunday's lower house ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new political powerhouse is a young, right-wing Twitter-friendly governor known for advocating that people gargle iodine to cure COVID-19
Hirofumi Yoshimura is a fresh-faced politician lauded after his party nearly quadrupled their seats in Japan's latest general election. ( read original story ...)
Japan eases COVID-19 border curbs, trails major partners
Japan on Tuesday confirmed plans to gradually ease COVID-19 border restrictions, but fell short of calls from business lobbies to open up the country in line with its major trading partners. ( read original story ...)
Relaxing of Japan Border Controls Lifts Hopes for Tourist Stocks
While Japan’s not yet ready to welcome foreign tourists back, prospects are finally looking up for stocks related to the country’s beleaguered travel industry. ( read original story ...)
Man in Joker costume attacks riders on Tokyo train
A man dressed as the Joker was arrested after an alleged knife attack on a train in Japan that injured at least 17 people. NBC News’ Matt Bradley explains. ( read original story ...)