Tokyo — Japan's government is calling for stricter oversight of U.S. troops stationed in the country after a soldier was charged over the alleged sexual assault of a Japanese teenager in Okinawa. Prosecutors in the southern island region charged the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor lays wreath on tomb of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has laid a wreath on the tomb of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. The Emperor traveled to St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle near London on Thursday. He and Empress Masako were officially invited to ... ( read original story ...)
When did Naomi Osaka turn pro?
Naomi Osaka is the most accomplished Asian tennis player and one of the most accomplished female athletes ever. Learn about her accomplished career here. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Looks Fierce and Ready on Grass Courts Ahead of Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka secured her first win on a grass court since 2019. It was the first round of the Libema Open, and the Japanese tennis professional defeated the higher-ranked Elise Mertens in straight sets ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon adds nonbinary category for 2025 race
Tokyo Marathon will allow athletes to select nonbinary as their gender identity instead of male or female during registration. ( read original story ...)
Rescuers work to retrieve 3 bodies discovered on Japan’s Mount Fuji
Three bodies were discovered in a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji. One body has been retrieved, while efforts to recover the remaining two are on hold due to bad weather. ( read original story ...)
Japan poised to take action as Yen tumbles against the dollar
The yen has weakened to 160.88 against the dollar, the lowest since 1986. Currency experts think if it keeps going to 165, the Bank of Japan will intervene. “Rapid, one-sided moves are undesirable. In particular, we’re deeply concerned about the effect ... ( read original story ...)
World’s Fastest Train Runs Into Trouble
A railway using the world's fastest train is undergoing construction between Tokyo and Nagoya, though environmental objections have stalled its arrival. ( read original story ...)
NewJeans fills Tokyo Dome with music, love and tears in less than two years since debut
The other members huddled to give the emotional member a hug. Related ArticleK-pop's Tokyo takeover: NewJeans and NCT descend on Japan's capital with pop-up storesNewJeans adds limited-view seats ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. soldier in Japan charged with sexually assaulting teenage girl in Okinawa
Tokyo — Japan's government is calling for stricter oversight of U.S. troops stationed in the country after a soldier was charged over the alleged sexual assault of a Japanese teenager in Okinawa. Prosecutors in the southern island region charged the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Preview: Consadole Sapporo vs. Albirex Niigata – prediction, team news, lineups
After finishing 10th in their first season back in the top flight following promotion as champions from the J2 League in 2022, Rikizo Matsuhashi will be looking for his side to build upon their ... ( read original story ...)
7 Amazing Facts About Japan
Japan is home to the world's largest fish market, the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. It handles over 2,000 tons of seafood daily. The Japanese language has many different levels of formality, with some words and phrases used only in very formal or polite situations. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, South Korea Vow Strategic Cooperation to Boost Security, Economies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Commerce and trade ministers from the United States, Japan and South Korea vowed on Wednesday to cooperate on strategic issues including artificial intelligence (AI) safety, export controls, clean energy and semiconductor supply chains. ( read original story ...)
Axcelis Expands Semiconductor Equipment Business Operations in Japan
Both service office locations opened in June 2024. President and CEO of Axcelis Technologies Russell Low, said, "We are proud of our growing installed base in Japan and remain focused on expanding our market share by providing customers the most innovative ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows true feelings after being handed Wimbledon wildcard like Emma Raducanu
Naomi Osaka is feeling "very starry-eyed" at the prospect of playing in Wimbledon for the first time in five years. The 26-year-old from Japan has been handed a wildcard spot at this summer's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo woman accused of killing parents, possibly to inherit restaurant business: sources
Investigators enter the home of Manami Takarajima to search it, in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward on June 27, 2024. (Mainichi/Kengo Suga) TOKYO -- A 31-year-old woman in the Japanese capital was arrested on ... ( read original story ...)