Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before. ( read original story ...)
‘A bird that flies never leaves a trace’: Why is Japan always so tidy at the World Cup?
Nobody can predict how the 48 teams will do at the FIFA World Cup this summer, but if you wanted to gamble on Japan being the tidiest team, you’d surely clean up at the bookies. Thanks to a societal expectation of all Japanese people, ( read original story ...)
Inside Japan’s abandoned Wild West-themed amusement park with Mt. Rushmore replica
An urban explorer has uncovered an eerie abandoned Wild West-themed amusement park in Nikko, Japan, left untouched for nearly two decades. Luke Bradburn spent hours exploring Western Village, where dusty arcades, ( read original story ...)
Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II
After becoming allies to disastrous effect in the 1940s, Berlin and Tokyo are finding new reasons to team up — including rebuilding their militaries. ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer?
Japan’s legislature is drafting a plan to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives. But some in Japan would prefer a female emperor. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Ex-water distribution reservoir in Yokohama looks like an underground palace
The former Nogeyama water distribution reservoir is located about 2 kilometers from Yokohama Port, atop a low hill in Yokohama's Nishi War ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan in Photos: ‘Underground palace’ at former water reservoir in Yokohama
The inside of the former Nogeyama water distribution reservoir is seen in Yokohama's Nishi Ward, Aug. 13, 2024, in this photo taken with special permi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan coach says he made difficult call to keep captain Wataru Endo out of World Cup
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says he made the final decision about team captain Wataru Endo not playing in the World Cup ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Japan set to agree $24 billion investment, tech partnerships
LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - Britain and Japan are set to agree investment and technology partnerships worth more than £18 billion ($24 billion), expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, as Prime ... ( read original story ...)
UK and Japan set to agree investment deal worth £18bn
The UK and Japan are set to agree £18 billion ($24. 1 billion) worth of investment, creating tens of thousands of jobs. ( read original story ...)
World Cup Match Day 4: Germany-Curaçao, Netherlands-Japan Make A Sunday Funday
The opening game of Sunday’s schedule begins at Houston Stadium where Germany will open its 21st World Cup campaign against tiny debutants Curaçao in what is a true David vs. Goliath matchup in Group ... ( read original story ...)
Japan coach sorry for ‘hurt’ after ending Endo’s World Cup dream
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu on Saturday described Wataru Endo as "hurt" and apologised after torpedoing the captain's World Cup dreams on the eve of the tournament. Moriyasu, who has said his goal is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘came here to win the World Cup, not fun’ – Yukinari Sugawara
Japan wingback Yukinari Sugawara has reiterated that his team are at the World Cup not just to participate, but to win it. ( read original story ...)
World Cup picks for Brazil vs Morocco and Norway vs Japan with over bets and a draw prediction
World Cup betting picks for Brazil vs. Morocco and Norway vs. Japan, including over 2.5 goals and draw predictions for the group stage matches. ( read original story ...)
Netherlands XI vs Japan: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup
Netherlands XI vs Japan: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for World Cup - Selection headaches in attack for Ronald Koeman ahead of World Cup opener, but key name set to feature ... ( read original story ...)
Choice Privileges Japan hotel awards rise in Tokyo and Osaka, yet some properties drop in cost
Choice Privileges has adjusted award pricing at several hotels in Japan, with notable increases at centrally located properties in Tokyo and Osaka. The changes follow years in which the program ... ( read original story ...)