A court in Japan has sentenced a US marine to seven years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa last year.Lance Cpl Jamel Clayton, 22, attacked the woman in her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup to deter China
Japan’s army says it has conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter an increasingly assertive China. ( read original story ...)
Japan, India welcome Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire
Japan and India on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of a "complete" ceasefire between Israel and Iran. ( read original story ...)
Japan protests China’s new structure construction in E. China Sea over gas field
Japan has lodged a protest with China after detecting work installing a new structure near the median line between the two countries in the East China Sea. The structure appears to be related to gas ... ( read original story ...)
ALGS Championship to remain in Japan for the next two years
The location for the ALGS Year 5 Championship has been revealed after EA and the City of Sapporo signed a multi-year deal. ( read original story ...)
Football: Spurs to sign 20-yr-old Japan defender Takai from Kawasaki
English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have agreed on a 5 million pound ($6.7 million) deal to sign 20-year-old Japan defender Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale in the J-League first division, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan J League – Yokohama F. Marinos (episode 3)
Yokohama F. Marinos, stylised as Yokohama F·Marinos, is a Japanese professional football club based in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The club competes in the J1 League ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan forecasts 200 bil. yen loss in April-June on US tariff woes
Nissan Motor Co. on Tuesday said it forecasts a net loss of 200 billion yen ($1.38 billion) for the April-June quarter and apologi ... ( read original story ...)
Preview: Yokohama F Marinos vs FC Tokyo – prediction, team news, lineups
Since picking up back-to-back victories over Kashima Antlers and Machida Zelvia in May, the Marinos have lost three games on the trot across all competitions, including a disappointing 2-0 defeat ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka in 2 Days – The Ultimate Osaka, Japan Travel Guide 🇯🇵
The ultimate Osaka, Japan travel guide. Maximize your short trip with top attractions, food spots, and local vibes! 🇯🇵.#OsakaTravel #JapanGuide #TravelJapan #VisitOsaka #FoodieTravel #CityGuide #Exp ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka earns first grass win of season at Bad Homburg Open
BAD HOMBURG–Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired 16 aces past Serbian qualifier Olga Danilovic to earn a 7-6(6) 7-6(4) victory at the Bad Homburg Open on Monday for her first win on grass ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s industry ministry, Siemens Gamesa agree to cooperate on wind power
Japan announced a cooperation framework with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the offshore wind sector, the industry ministry said on Tuesday, the latest public-private deal to build a resilient ... ( read original story ...)
Japan conducts its first missile test on its own territory
TOKYO -- Japan’s army announced Tuesday that it conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory. The test-firing of the Type-88 surface-to-ship short range missile was conducted ... ( read original story ...)
City steps in to help after Nagoya Castle deer population drops from 56 to 2
NAGOYA -- This central Japan city is preparing to take action to prevent the "extinction" of deer that roam freely in the inner moat of Nagoya Castle, after their numbers dropped from a peak of 56 to ... ( read original story ...)
Crude oil futures in Tokyo drop after Trump ceasefire post
US President Donald Trump's announcement that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire came on Tuesday morning in Japan, and that sent oil prices tumbling. ( read original story ...)
Lawson opens next-generation AI-powered convenience store in Tokyo
Major Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc. opened a next-generation convenience store here on June 23, utilizing artificial intell・・・ ... ( read original story ...)