New WWE NXT Champion crowned in Osaka, Japan

As expected, Shinsuke Nakamura re-captured the NXT Championship from Samoa Joe at the live event in Osaka, Japan on Saturday. Nakamura will now move on to defend the title at NXT Takeover: San Antonio. If you want to find out who his opponent will be ... ( read original story ...)

Russia warns Japan not to expect quick progress on islands

MOSCOW – Russia's foreign minister warned Japan Saturday against expecting a quick breakthrough in the territorial dispute between the two nations ahead of President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Japan. Sergey Lavrov said after talks with his ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Foreign Minister, Putin Meet Ahead of Tokyo Visit

In Moscow, a deputy Russian foreign minister in an interview with the RIA Novosti news agency sought to dispel Japan's expectations that Russia would be willing to give up one or two islands to secure Japan's agreement to the peace treaty. "Our position at ... ( read original story ...)

Japan offering free ramen to get older drivers off the road

Here’s an appetizing offer. Police in Japan are trying to reduce the amount of older citizens driving on the road by offering a seniors a big discount on one of the country most popular comfort foods-- ramen. Last week, Aichi prefecture in central Japan ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese man sends rubbish to revenge school 'bullies'

More than 500 packages were sent to four people who were in his primary school and boy scout troop, Japanese media reported. Mr Miura told police the packages were sent in revenge. He reportedly stuffed the rubbish into unstamped packages, putting the ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese smash-hit animation "your name." hits Chinese screens

Japanese smash-hit animated film "your name." hit Chinese screens on Friday, already raking in millions in ticket sales, despite years of tense political relations. The film, directed by Makoto Shinkai, which took Japan by storm, will be shown at as many ... ( read original story ...)

Hayao Miyazaki: Japan's godfather of animation?

It would be no exaggeration to describe Hayao Miyazaki as the godfather of animation in Japan - some might even say the world. Since his directorial debut in 1979, his gentle and whimsical children's movies have been hugely popular and become key cultural ... ( read original story ...)

Casino bill clears Japan Diet panel after rapid deliberation

A bill to legalize forms of casino gambling in Japan passed a lower house committee Friday ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. ( read original story ...)

Domino’s Japan has had to scrap its reindeer delivery plans

Fans of reindeer and pizza, we’re terribly sorry. Cocktail recipe: Citrus prosecco sparkler It turns out that Domino’s Japan has had to scrap their new reindeer delivery scheme (*cough* admittedly adorable PR stunt *cough*), because, well, a reindeer ... ( read original story ...)

South Korea, Japan announce new sanctions on North Korea

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea and Japan on Friday announced their own fresh, unilateral sanctions on North Korea as their nuclear-armed neighbour warns of retaliation against toughened UN sanctions over the nuclear and missile tests it conducted ... ( read original story ...)

Japan: Hope you like ramen, too

But in Japan, ramen isn't just for eating: there are entire museums devoted to it. Yokohama, a short train ride from Tokyo, has one museum for instant ramen and another for handmade ramen, and both offer samples to taste or take home. At the Shin-Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)