Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him. A person was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Mr Kishida had been due to give a speech, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Object thrown near Japan PM Kishida during speech, suspect held – NHK
A pipe-like object was thrown near Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while he was delivering a outdoor speech in the western city of Wakayama on Saturday, Japanese media reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Safely Evacuated After Blast
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was about to give a campaign speech in the western Japanese city of Wakayama when a loud explosion was heard. ( read original story ...)
G7 needs to help emerging countries in reducing emissions, Japan’s Nishimura says
Nishimura Yasutoshi, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura and other delegates attend the opening session of G7 Ministers? Meeting on Climate, Energy ( read original story ...)
G7 talks on energy, environment open in Sapporo
The G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment has opened in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Rare swords linked to Tokugawa clan on display for 1st time in Nagoya
A special exhibit of eight Japanese swords bearing the Tokugawa family crest and the name of a famous swordsmith began on April 13 in Toyota・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves $8.1 billion Osaka resort, country’s first casino
The spinning wheel on a roulette table is seen at Japan Casino School in Tokyo, Japan August 4, 2018. Picture taken August 4, 2018. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 40 years with fanfare, iconic characters
CHIBA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Disneyland on Saturday celebrated 40 years since first opening its doors to visitors, marking the milestone with colorful celebrations featuring Mickey Mouse and other ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo’s chances of landing 2030 Winter Olympics fading: sources
Sapporo's chances of hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics are fading amid a drop in public support in Japan, sources close to the matter told Kyodo News on Friday. Sapporo was once considered the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to cover gymnastics for WaPo
Shannon Osaka, a climate reporter at The Washington Post has switched beats and will now cover gymnastics. Osaka joined the Post in August 2022 from Grist, where she was a reporter covering climate policy and solutions. ( read original story ...)
Osaka arson suspect dies without giving apology, reason
OSAKA—The death of the suspected arsonist in the Dec. 17 clinic fire here has left police with unanswered questions and bereaved family members with a sense of dread that they may never receive ... ( read original story ...)
G7 energy, environmental ministers to meet in Sapporo
Ministers from the Group of Seven nations will hold talks on energy, climate and environment for two days from Saturday in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo. Decarbonizing the auto industry is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fujii Kaze Announces First International Tour
This song has since gone global, spreading from Asian countries to Europe, Latin and North Americas, reaching No. 1 on Spotify’s viral charts in each region.More from BillboardRich Paul Had an Adorable Moment With Adele While LivestreamingSara Bareilles, ( read original story ...)
Kerley and Norman star in Yokohama 100m clash, Fraser-Pryce returns to Nairobi
Kerley claimed the 100m crown at last year’s World Athletics Championships in Oregon, where his US compatriot Norman won the 400m title. The versatile sprinters have previously clashed in 10 finals ... ( read original story ...)
TAKE A LOOK-Japan hosts G7 ministers’ meeting on climate, energy and environment in Sapporo
Japan needs to import much of its energy, from oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG), putting a clean energy transition at the core of domestic and foreign policy for this year's chair of the Group of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese government grants Osaka right to build nation’s first casino resort
The Japanese government has announced plans to create an integrated casino resort on the island of Yumeshima, which was constructed in the Osaka Bay. ( read original story ...)