The 10m platform gold medal winner at Summer Games pips Chen Yuxi again in Xian with Zhang Jiaqi and Ren Qian also in action. ( read original story ...)
Top nuke envoys of Seoul, Tokyo hold talks amid renewed tensions over North Korea’s missile launches
The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and Japan held talks in Tokyo on Monday to discuss cooperation in resuming dialogue with North Korea, amid renewed tensions caused by Pyongyang's recent cruise ... ( read original story ...)
Japan candidate for premier singles out China threat
Japan’s former top diplomat and candidate to head its ruling party said Monday that he supports boosting Tokyo's defense budget amid China's growing assertiveness in the region. Ex-foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
Record-breaking Langerak: There are no limits to what Nagoya Grampus can achieve in the AFC Champions League
With Nagoya Grampus set to return to the AFC Champions League knockout rounds for the first time in nine years when they take on Korea Republic's Daegu FC in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, goalkeeper ... ( read original story ...)
2021 AFC Champions League – Preview: Nagoya Grampus, Daegu FC seek quarter-final high
Nagoya Grampus return to the AFC Champions League’s Round of 16 for the first time since 2012 when they take on knockout round newcomers Daegu FC at the City of Toyota Stadium on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor’s bite into gold medal ignites backlash, protest
NAGOYA--As far as political blunders go, Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura knocked this one out of the park. His astonishing decision to pull off his mask and bite into an Olympic athlete’s gold ... ( read original story ...)
Foiled Yokohama suitor Melco still pledged to Japan: Ho
Lawrence Ho Yau Lung (pictured in a ), chairman and chief executive of casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd, says the group remains “committed to exploring opportunities to develop the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 611 COVID-19 cases on Sept. 13
Japan's capital reported 611 coronavirus infections on Sept. 13, dipping below 1,000 for the second time this month, the Tokyo Metropolitan G ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Says It Test-Fired New Cruise Missiles With Range to Hit Japan
The missiles flew some 930 miles, the Korea Central News Agency said. That range would be sufficient to strike most of Japan. ( read original story ...)
North Korea tests cruise missile that could reach Japan
North Korea has test-fired a long-range cruise missile that may be able to deliver a nuclear warhead to South Korea and Japan in the latest sign of Kim Jong-un ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Delta Breach; Half Japan Fully Vaccinated: Virus Update
China is experiencing yet another Covid-19 outbreak caused by the delta variant, with dozens of infections detected in the southeastern province of Fujian less than a month after the nation’s last ... ( read original story ...)
Police officer in Osaka Pref. loses list containing 465 residents’ personal info
A 21-year-old male officer stationed at a police box in this west Japan city has lost a list containing personal information on 465 re ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s investors raise bets on Kono in leadership race
Japan's stock investors have raised bets Taro Kono will become the country's next prime minister, snatching up renewable energy and office technology shares that are expected to benefit under his ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: New yokozuna Terunofuji wins Autumn opener as both ozeki fall
New yokozuna Terunofuji got off to a winning start Sunday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, but ozeki Shodai and Takakeisho both s ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama IR withdrawal of minimal impact: Sega Sammy
Japanese entertainment conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings Inc has confirmed stopping its involvement in a bid to develop a casino resort in the city of Yokohama. The announcement comes after the city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Photographer seeks to show joy disabled children can bring families
Freelance photographer Maiko Kuzutani has been drawn to taking photos of disabled children with their loving parents for years -- ... ( read original story ...)