Japan's Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years, highlighting the challenges facing the world's oldest monarchy. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Loses to Anisimova, Updated US Open Women’s Tennis Bracket After SF Results
Naomi Osaka's outstanding US Open run has come to an end. In a match that ended well after midnight on Friday, Osaka fell to No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the semifinal. Anisimova will now face top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women's singles final. ( read original story ...)
Three Earthquakes Pop Up Across Japan Today: What We Know
Japan, one of the world's most seismically active nations, faces frequent quakes due to its location along the Pacific "Ring of Fire." ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-US tariffs still spell big pain for Japan’s small automakers
President Donald Trump gave Japanese automakers some relief by cutting his high U.S. tariffs on their vehicles, but the reduced levies still mean big pain for Japan's smaller car companies, which will ... ( read original story ...)
Incident: JAL A359 near Sapporo on Sep 4th 2025, engine shut down in flight
A JAL Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900, registration JA07XJ performing flight JL-500 from Sapporo Chitose to Tokyo Haneda (Japan) with 285 people on board, was enroute at FL320 about 150nm south of ... ( read original story ...)
TUI to open first-ever hotel in Japan – on one of the world’s snowiest islands
TUI has revealed it’s planning to open its very first hotel in Japan. Called TUI Suneo Otaru, the hotel will have 50 rooms and be just half an hour away from the bustling city of Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Inoue vs Akhmadaliev: Undisputed World Title Fight in Nagoya on Sept. 14
September 14, 2025. Nagoya, Japan. Aichi International Arena. Naoya “Monster” Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) puts every super-bantamweight belt on the table against ... ( read original story ...)
‘Horror movie’ Nagoya building with cracked windows popular as rental studio
With cracked window glass, a rusty water tower and countless stains on concrete floors, a building here that could feature in a horror movie・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Super Train Will Blow Your Mind
Japan’s L0 Series maglev train holds the world record for the fastest manned train, reaching an incredible 603 km/h (375 mph) during a test run on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line. Powered by ... ( read original story ...)
Love scam from outer space: Japanese pensioner falls for fake astronaut’s desperate plea
A Japanese pensioner has become the victim of an out-of-this-world online scam after being tricked into believing she was in a romantic relationship with an astronaut stranded in space. ( read original story ...)
Shawn Long Song Kyo-chang Choi Jun-yong OKTransition & Defensive weakness. KCC lost to Nagoya F…
Huh Hoon was absent, but Busan KCC as a whole was impressive. However, it was a game that left a lot of tasks.KCC lost a game against Japan's B-League strong team Nagoya FE (Fighting Eagles) at Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
A clash of the comebacks: Anisimova outlasts Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals
Amanda Anisimova beat Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open semifinals early Friday in a tense, three-set match. Both players have been climbing up the rankings after taking mental health breaks from the sport ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s defense minister visits a frigate in Japan as the countries boost defense ties
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has toured a Japanese navy frigate of the same Japan-made model that Australia has chosen for its new fleet, as the two countries step up military ties to deter China’s growing influence. ( read original story ...)
Amanda Anisimova defeats Naomi Osaka, will face Aryna Sabalenka in US Open women’s final
American Amanda Anisimova will attempt to win her first Grand Slam championship after beating Naomi Osaka in the US Open semifinals. ( read original story ...)
That time the Chargers went all the way to Tokyo for a preseason beer run
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts reminisces about the NFL's first overseas excursion in 1976 when the Chargers played the St. Louis Cardinals in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Resurgent Osaka exits US Open inspired not sad
Naomi Osaka said her loss to Amanda Anisimova in her first Grand Slam semi-final for more than four years at the U.S. Open on Thursday had left her inspired to work harder rather than sad or angry with herself. ( read original story ...)