HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines wants to more than double its daily service from Tokyo’s Haneda airport to Hawaii. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the airline applied to the U.S. Department of Trans... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks 30th year of reign at Tokyo ceremony
TOKYO - Japan’s Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 30th year of his reign while calling for the country to embrace openness in a more globalized world. The government-sponsored ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Spars With South Korea Over Multilateral Naval Drills
Japan and South Korea are engaged in a fresh spat -- this time over whether Japan will participate in multilateral naval exercises set to take place off Busan in late April -- amid renewed hostility o... ( read original story ...)
Japan scholar and translator Donald Keene has died at 96
TOKYO - Donald Keene, a giant in the field of Japanese literature and translation, has died at the age of 96. His death was confirmed by Akira Someya, secretary general of the Donald Keene Center Kash... ( read original story ...)
Hard Rock International Sponsors Live Concert Series at the 70th Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan
The opening acts included a Japanese traditional Taiko drum performance by Sapporo Sosei High School, a 63-piece brass band ensemble from Hokkai High School, a cappella group by Hokkaido University an... ( read original story ...)
Miyoshi stunner caps off brilliant Yokohama team move
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Jo leads Nagoya to 4-0 win in opening round of J-League
TOKYO (AP) — Brazilian striker Jo scored two goals as Nagoya Grampus beat Sagan Tosu 4-0 in the opening round of the J-League on Saturday. Jo, who was the league's top scorer last season, gave Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crown prince says thoughts of future ‘make me solemn’
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s crown prince Naruhito ... “When I think of what is coming up, I feel very solemn,” Naruhito told a news conference ahead of his birthday, referring to the new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crown prince hopes to continue father’s legacy
TOKYO - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito says he hopes to continue ... “I feel very solemn when I think about the future,” he said at an annual pre-birthday news conference Thursday. His remarks were em... ( read original story ...)
‘Messi Jay’ helps J-League aim for Southeast Asian expansion
"TV or newspapers report the news about Thai players in the J-League from time to ... "I was surprised when a video of Chanathip's first practice in Sapporo attracted 3 million viewers, more than the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Messi Jay’ helps J-League’s aim of SEA expansion
"TV or newspapers report the news about Thai players in the J-League from time to ... "I was surprised when a video of Chanathip's first practice in Sapporo attracted 3 million viewers, more than the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shimbun lists its gripes against prime minister’s office
The daily also said the reporter was repeatedly interrupted by a bureaucrat who served as moderator at a news conference. The Tokyo Shimbun on Feb. 20 published a full-page special, titled “review of ... ( read original story ...)
Postecoglou hoping to replicate second-year surge at Yokohama
While his first season in charge of Yokohama wasn't exactly a failure, Marinos only avoided a relegation play-off on goal difference as Postecoglou looked to implement his trademark attacking style at ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi: Man, 27, accused in robbery of prostitute in Nagoya love hotel
AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 27-year-old man over the alleged assault and robbery of a female sex worker at a love hotel in Nagoya on Thursday, reports Nippon News Network (Fe... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Where did Hokkaido earthquake hit TODAY? Will there be aftershocks?
But the tremor did not trigger a tsunami warning. The epicentre was around 55km (35 miles) south-east of the city of Sapporo, the USGS added. Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said at a news confere... ( read original story ...)
United bids for six new slots at Tokyo’s Haneda airport
CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings is applying for six of 12 new slots open to U.S. carriers at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport in a push to increase daily nonstop flights to ... ( read original story ...)