A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for thousands on Friday as two main lines with some of the world's busiest stations were halted after reports of a fire. ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor, mayor announce elections over metropolis plan
The Osaka governor and the Osaka mayor said Thursday that they will resign and run for reelection to their respective posts as part of their regionally based party's third attempt to transform the ... ( read original story ...)
Transcript: Why Japan’s prime minister might call a snap election
Marc Filippino He said he’d received assurances that Iran had stopped killing protesters. People have taken to the streets in outrage for the past two weeks over economic hardship. Trump said on Tuesday, “Help is on the way”. Yesterday the US began evacuating some personnel from its largest base in the region in Qatar, which ...
Snowy Sapporo scrambles to prepare for rare winter snap general election
The growing prospect of a snap general election in Japan at an unspecified date is sending election officials in the snowy northern city of Sapporo scrambling to prepare. ( read original story ...)
36 Hours in Sapporo, Japan
The snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido offers a quieter alternative to Japan’s congested “Golden Route” of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mayor accused of verbal abuse by subordinate
A senior city government official in Yokohama, near Tokyo, has accused Mayor Yamanaka Takeharu of using abusive language and demanded an apology. ( read original story ...)
With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea
As relations between China and Japan deteriorate, and the Trump administration remains unpredictable, South Korea’s president must strike a delicate balance. ( read original story ...)
After battling illness, Naomi Osaka draws in-form rising star in Australian Open 1R
Naomi Osaka will face a rising star in her opening match at the Australian Open after drawing world No. 71 Antonia Ruzic. Following deep runs in Montreal and the US Open, the Japanese drastically ... ( read original story ...)
See the Record-Breaking Bluefin Tuna the Size of a Grizzly Bear That Sold for $3.2 Million at a Tokyo Fish Market
The 535-pound fish, purchased by Japan's self-proclaimed "Tuna King," was sliced and shipped to sushi restaurants across the country ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Governor, Mayor to Face Elections over Metropolis Plan
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama announced Thursday their intention to tender their resignations the following day and run in subsequent elections, in a bid to reali ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s New Prime Minister Is Risking Her Historic Leadership With a Snap Election
Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister in October; now she’s gambling it at the polls. Here’s why. ( read original story ...)
Researchers film foraging strategy of wood mice choosing between healthy and moth-damaged chestnuts
A mouse scurries up to six chestnuts. Three look healthy. Three have exit holes where moth larvae ate the insides before they left. What does the mouse do? ( read original story ...)
Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face Chinese aggression
Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair blossoms with return to Nagoya
Finnair’s first flight to Nagoya since pre-pandemic, officially took to the skies yesterday morning, as the airline continues to extend its route network. Flight AY79 departed Helsinki at 12:15am , ... ( read original story ...)
Two men slashed in Tokyo, suspect arrested
Two men have been slashed near an apartment in Tokyo. One of them is reportedly unconscious. Police have arrested an individual on suspicion of attempted murder. ( read original story ...)
Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression
Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence a ... ( read original story ...)