On January 8, 2026, in Sapporo, Japan, @jtfb shared a video capturing intense snowfall blanketing the area. In the video, dense snow falls on city streets under overcast skies, with temperatures ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s big mid-engined performance car Tokyo reveal was definitely a surprise
Rather than a mid-engined sports car concept, the Toyota sub-brand unveiled a customized Daihatsu Kei truck. It was one of two builds, "fighting" a separate build from Daihatsu, part of a booth themed around inter-Toyota rivalries. ( read original story ...)
More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends
A week in which longtime tensions between neighbors China and Japan ratcheted up economically and politically is drawing to a close with no sign of improvements. ( read original story ...)
Japan to explain stance on China’s export controls in US next week, finance minister says
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday she would meet her counterparts in the United States next week to discuss rare earths supplies, and repeated Tokyo's condemnation of China ... ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out in shopping district near famous Osaka sightseeing spot
A fire was reported on the morning of Jan. 9 in a shopping district near a popular tourist attraction in this west Japan city.A passerby made･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Man Arrested for Attacking Policeman with Car in Osaka
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder by attacking a policeman with a car in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. The Osaka prefectural police arrested Yasunori Kubo on ... ( read original story ...)
Is the legendary Toyota MR2 making a comeback? What to expect at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
Courtesy of Toyota Courtesy of Toyota @@@ The timing for an MR2 revival couldn't be better, given current trends in the global sports car market. With Japanese rivals like Honda and Nissan reviving or ... ( read original story ...)
Japan household spending unexpectedly picks up, signals steady consumption recovery
Japanese annual household spending unexpectedly grew in November, government data showed on Friday, rebounding from a sharp decline in October and aligning with a gradual recovery in private ... ( read original story ...)
China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again
They’re at it again. China and Japan are frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured and bloody history they’re still working through. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya group helps foreign seniors navigate health system
NAGOYA—A citizens' group dedicated to addressing elder care challenges among foreign residents marked more than 10 years of work with a commemorative seminar here. ( read original story ...)
Want to avoid the half-term ski crowds? Look no further than Japan
It started snowing as soon as we stepped into our taxi at New Chitose Airport in Sapporo; great big flakes, falling fast and furious, adding centimetres to the already towering snow banks lining the ... ( read original story ...)
Gundam Sapporo Snow Festival Sculpture and Event Detailed
For the third year in a row, a snow sculpture of a Gundam will appear at the Sapporo Snow Festival. There will also be a special Gundam booth at Tsudome, with activities like a photo spot and the ... ( read original story ...)
Sudden whiteout blizzard buries Sapporo streets under heavy snowfall
A sudden whiteout blizzard hit Sapporo on January 8, 2026, dramatically reducing visibility and burying streets under deep snow. Footage filmed near the Shingen ramen shop shows vehicles almost ... ( read original story ...)
Map shows Japan’s nuclear power as world’s biggest plant nears restart
With Japan preparing to restart a nuclear reactor, the world’s largest, in the coastal prefecture of Niigata, a Newsweek map shows the locations of the country’s nuclear power plants. ( read original story ...)
What to know about figure skating, a cornerstone of the Winter Olympics
Figure skating has been a key part of the Olympics, even before the first Winter Games in 1924. The sport now includes men's and women's singles, pairs, ice dance, and a team event. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire renews partnership with California State Parks Foundation
Santa Ana, CA – Yokohama Tire announced it has extended its partnership with California State Parks Foundation for the third consecutive year. ( read original story ...)