Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to lead efforts to simultaneously achieve decarbonization, economic growth and energy security in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Bongbong Marcos heads back to PH after Asean-Japan meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left Japan and headed back to the Philippines on Monday night (7:15 p.m.). Marcos wrapped up his four day trip in Tokyo for the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of Asean-Japan Friendship and Cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Japanese steel company purchasing Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel in deal worth nearly $15 billion
The United States Steel Corporation is being purchased by the Nippon Steel Corporation, the largest steelmaker in Japan. The companies announced the news of t ( read original story ...)
North Korea test fires ballistic missile with potential to reach entire US, Japan says
North Korea launched a possible intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday morning in what analysts said indicated the growing reliability of the reclusive state’s illegal weapons program. ( read original story ...)
Table Tennis: Sun Yingsha beats Wang Yidi to clinch World title in Nagoya
In a display of dominance, Sun Yingsha has etched another milestone in her remarkable career by securing a three-peat at the WTT Series season finale,winning the world title in Nagoya,Japan Having won ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Tim Henman on ‘massively exciting’ returns for Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka at Australian Open 2024
The return of Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka at the 2024 Australian Open is “massively exciting”, says Eurosport expert Tim Henman. Both players will be competing at the Grand Slam following lengthy periods away from the tennis court. Raducanu ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s spiralling costs to be monitored by third-party panel
The Japanese government is to set up a third-party panel to raise transparency about the money being spent on the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Rogue off-roader headlines Nissan’s concepts for the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon
Nissan is bringing half a dozen concepts to the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, including a lifted Rogue and a van turned into a disaster relief vehicle. ( read original story ...)
Football: Fukuoka, Shakhtar draw 2-2 in charity match in Tokyo
Avispa Fukuoka and Shakhtar Donetsk played out a 2-2 draw in a charity match at Tokyo's National Stadium on Monday in front of over 6 ... ( read original story ...)
Former Anchor Workers Move Forward With Efforts to Resurrect Beloved SF Beer
The Anchor SF Cooperative, formed by workers after the brewery shut down, aims to buy back the beloved San Francisco beer and brew it in the city by an employee-owned company. Their first step is ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams’ ex-coach issues huge statement on Naomi Osaka’s comeback
Patrick Mouratoglou believes Naomi Osaka's 2024 return is "the best news for women's tennis" as Serena Williams' former coach thinks the Japanese can challenge the current group of top players and do ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s pregnancy news ignited a fresh focus on tennis
As Naomi Osaka nears a long-awaited return to tennis, a surprise revelation has surfaced about her reaction to falling pregnant. Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka was not in a great place in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Shogun Santa makes appearance in L.A.’s Little Tokyo
As part of a decades-long tradition, Shogun Santa made appearances over the weekend at the Japanese Village Plaza in L.A.’s Little Tokyo to take pictures with children and their families. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower on caution about Bank of Japan policy meeting
Tokyo stocks fell Monday, with investors turning cautious ahead of the conclusion of the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting the f ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian pro soccer team to play charity match in Tokyo
A leading Ukrainian professional soccer club is visiting Tokyo to play a charity match to help support the country's reconstruction from Russia's invasion. ( read original story ...)
Japan has at least 15 Nobel Prizes, but scientists fear the decline of country’s research industry
Among the recipient of the prestigious award is one of three men credited for the invention of LED, an energy-saving device used in lighting. ( read original story ...)