At Hanamaki Higashi High School in Japan’s snowy northern mountains, reminders of distinguished alumni are everywhere. Banners herald Los Angeles Dodgers megastar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays’ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo marks final day of March with record high temperature for month
The mercury in Tokyo hit a March record 25.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning, with the weather giving a boost to those seeking to enjoy the cherry blossoms in parks around the capital. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan handed 3-0 win after North Korea call off World Cup qualifier
Japan have been awarded a 3-0 victory after North Korea called off a World Cup qualifier between the sides that was scheduled to be held in Pyongyang earlier this month, Japan's Football Association ... ( read original story ...)
Spring in Yokohama
Riders on the Yokohama Akai Kutsu bus, crowds of day trippers and passengers on the Holland-America cruise ship Westerdam near the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and Osanbashi Pier enjoy the spring ... ( read original story ...)
How ‘Tokyo Vice’ Captured More of Japan’s Capital City on Camera Than Any TV Show Has Before
From "courtesy gifts" for the locals to avoiding run-ins with the yakuza, the team behind Max's neo-noir hit did whatever it took to secure some of the city's most elusive locations: "The only way to ... ( read original story ...)
Rowland stands by power-saving move that cost him Tokyo E-Prix lead
Oliver Rowland says he “would have probably been swallowed up by more people” had he not backed off on lap 25 of the Tokyo E-Prix, a move that ultimately cost him victory. The Nissan driver ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup 2026 qualifying: Japan awarded forfeit 3-0 win against North Korea by Fifa
Japan have been awarded a 3-0 win after North Korea called off a 2026 World Cup qualifier due to be held in Pyongyang earlier in March. ( read original story ...)
Japan awarded forfeit 3-0 win against North Korea
Japan have been awarded a 3-0 win after North Korea called off a 2026 World Cup qualifier due to be held in Pyongyang earlier in March. ( read original story ...)
Authorities inspect Osaka factory over ‘beni-koji’ health scare
Japanese health authorities have inspected a pharmaceutical factory as they expand their investigation into dietary supplements linked to 5 deaths. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory searched over deaths likely linked to supplements
Japanese health officials searched a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory on Saturday after the drugmaker reported five deaths possibly linked to dietary supplements using red yeast rice, an official said ... ( read original story ...)
Guenther overhauls Rowland for inaugural Tokyo E-Prix win
Maximilian Guenther claimed his and Maserati MSG’s first win of the Formula E season on the streets of Tokyo, resisting a late charge from polesitter Oliver Rowland, who’d handed him the lead earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Sakura season begins in Tokyo, 15 days later than in 2023
Heading to Japan next weekend? You are in luck. Sakura season officially began in Tokyo on March 29, and trees are expected to be in full bloom in about a week. ( read original story ...)
Rowland puts Nissan on pole in Tokyo
Oliver Rowland delivered a popular home pole position for Nissan in the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix, narrowly defeating Maximilian Guenther in the final of the head-to-head Duels. Rowland’s lap time of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Newest Neighborhood Is a $4 Billion Mini City—Here’s Everything We Know
Azabudai Hill, Tokyo's new $4 billion city within a city, will have a new Aman, Tokyo's largest Hermès, and an ultra-high-end Japanese food market. ( read original story ...)
Evans leads Jaguar-powered sweep of FE practices in Tokyo
Mitch Evans topped FP2 at the Tokyo E-Prix as Jaguar-powered cars completed a clean sweep of practice sessions in the manufacturer’s 100th race weekend. After customer entrant Envision Racing ... ( read original story ...)
7 Times Cardi B And Tokyo Stylez Were A Hair Match-Made In Heaven
Celebrity hairstylist Tokyo Stylez is behind the magnificent manes of Cardi B, Kylie Jenner, Victoria Monet, Megan Thee Stallion and so many more. Her Instagram profile is a glimpse into her decorated ... ( read original story ...)