Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto, left, meets with reporters along with Keigo Iwata, chairman of the committee promoting Sapporo’s bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, center, and Masahiko ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Fritz goes from Covid-19 quarantine to lift Tokyo title and bolster Finals hopes after ‘crazy’ week
Taylor Fritz started his week in a Covid-19 quarantine hotel in Seoul, but on Sunday he beat close friend Frances Tiafoe to win the Japan Open and give his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals a big ... ( read original story ...)
B League: Thirdy’s San-En bests Ramos, Hokkaido anew; Parks, Nagoya absorb first loss
Despite Ramos having the better individual game anew as he ended up with 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists, Hokkaido could not barge into the win column in four tries. ( read original story ...)
Japan Kishida’s support hits low on his party’s ties to controversial church
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government slid to the lowest of his one-year tenure on doubts about his party's disclosure of ties to the controversial Unification Church, an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s health ministry confirms 2,242 new cases of coronavirus in Tokyo
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 2,242 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Sunday. The daily tally is down 680 from a week ago. The ministry also said six deaths were confirmed in ... ( read original story ...)
Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American final in Tokyo
Admitting it wasn't "pretty", Frances Tiafoe added a little more sparkle to a glittering season by reaching the Japan Open final with a 6-2 0-6 6-4 victory over South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo in Tokyo on ... ( read original story ...)
Sarawak Premier to speak at Tokyo Climate Change Forum
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will be on an official visit to Japan starting Monday to take part in a forum as a panel speaker on the issue of climate change. The Premier’s Office in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sets out its stall but visitors may not buy
Foreigners able to return post-pandemic will find bargains in consumer goods — yet the picture for investors is different ... ( read original story ...)
Verstappen wins in Japan but title wait continues
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed and shortened Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, but the reduced points awarded left him still waiting for a second Formula One world championship. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to Boost US, Japan Defense Ties After Kim’s Missiles
South Korea said its military will strengthen security cooperation with the US and Japan, including the deployment of “US strategic assets,” after Kim Jong Un’s North Korea fired two short-range ... ( read original story ...)
Sakhalin 1 important for Japan oil procurement -Japan trade minister
Japanese Trade Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday that the Sakhalin 1 oil and gas project in Russia is very important for Tokyo to ensure its diversified crude oil procurement. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Hokkaido gov’s North European-style residence stands out in urban garden
The beautiful contrast of red and white on the exterior of the Hokkaido governor's official residence in the prefectural capital city stand ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Koyo Aoyagi, Atsuki Yuasa pitch Tigers to victory as postseason opens
Koyo Aoyagi threw six scoreless innings and reliever Atsuki Yuasa saved the day as the Hanshin Tigers won Game 1 of the Central Le ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. conduct joint drill involving aircraft carrier -Japan govt
Japan and the United States are conducting a joint military drill involving U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan in areas around Japan in light of North Korea's repeated missile launches, the Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Korean Air augments services for Japan after October 2022, resuming Fukuoka and Sapporo flights
Korean Air will largely increase flights for Japan after October 2022, expecting to restart two-way traffic between Japan and South Korea in earnest, resuming Fukuoka and Sapporo services. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Endangered Gamba hamper Marinos title bid with 2-0 upset
Gamba Osaka boosted their survival hopes and made sure there would be no early title celebration for Yokohama F Marinos following ... ( read original story ...)