An upset loss to Oman and a narrow win over China have sharpened Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu’s focus ahead of back-to-back World Cup qualifying games against Saudi Arabia and Australia. The Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida, Biden agree to cooperate on China, N Korea
Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held his first talks as Japanese leader with President Joe Biden and confirmed they will work to strengthen their alliance and cooperate in regional security ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM calls Oct. 31 election, vows to fight pandemic
Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, on Monday called a parliamentary election for Oct. 31 and vowed to bolster the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic, shortly after being formally ... ( read original story ...)
New Japan PM Kishida confirms strong alliance with US in talks with Biden
New Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that he received a "strong" message from President Joe Biden about the United States' commitment to defending the disputed East China Sea ... ( read original story ...)
Biden, Japan’s Kishida underline strength of U.S.-Japan alliance -White House
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio affirmed the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance in a phone call on Monday, the White House said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
Osaka falls out of top ten in tennis world rankings
Naomi Osaka dropped out of the world's top 10 on Monday for the first time since winning the 2018 US Open title as she continues to take a break ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sept service sector activity shrinks for 20th month-PMI
Japan's services sector activity shrank for a 20th straight month in September as the coronavirus pandemic continued to weigh on sentiment, though the pace of decline eased from the sharp contraction ... ( read original story ...)
Biden promised US commitment to defending Senkaku islands -Japan PM Kishida
New Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that he received a "strong" message from U.S. President Joe Biden about the United States' commitment to defending the disputed East China Sea ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman says Japan stocks could pop as new PM takes over. Here are 6 stocks to watch
Fumio Kishida is set to become Japan's next prime minister after recently securing the leadership position at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. ( read original story ...)
Watch: Timo Werner Pranked by Mason Mount and Jorginho in Yokohama Commercial
Chelsea pair Mason Mount and Jorginho have taken over a Yokohama Tyres commercial to play a hilarious prank on their teammate Timo Werner ahead of the international break. ( read original story ...)
Osaka out of top 10 for first time since 2018
Naomi Osaka dropped out of the world's top 10 on Monday for the first time since winning the 2018 U.S. Open title as she continues to take a break from tennis. The Japanese star, a former world number ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s all new circus team ‘CIRQUEWORK’ debuts in Tokyo this month
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to witness the amazing acts of a Cirque du Soleil stage performance, then I envy you. The entertainment company travels the world, mesmerising audiences in more than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan new PM to seek fresh mandate to handle virus, economy
Kishida is to create a new Cabinet post aimed at tackling economic dimensions of Japan's national security, appointing 46-year-old Takayuki Kobayashi, who is relatively new to parliament. Japan faces ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New PM Kishida Flags Chance of Tweaking Financial Income Tax
Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that tweaking the country's financial income tax rate will be among options in addressing income disparity. In his first news conference as ... ( read original story ...)
Fiona Hill says Putin ‘clearly intended’ to distract Trump with attractive female translator at Japan meeting
Putin is "extremely skilled at manipulating people and finding people's vulnerabilities, hence that episode with the interpreter," Hill told ABC. ( read original story ...)
New Japan PM to call snap election on 31 October
Fumio Kishida takes advantage of honeymoon period after being approved by parliament as country’s leader ... ( read original story ...)