Up-and-coming No. 4 maegashira Hakuoho sprang a stunning upset to knock new yokozuna Onosato off the top of the leaderboard at the N ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists Visiting Tokyo’s Disney Parks Should Take Advantage Of These Major In-App Features
Here's why you need to download the official Tokyo Disney Resort App for the best experience when visiting two of the world's highest-rated amusement parks. ( read original story ...)
Bear suspected in 2 fatal attacks years apart in Hokkaido killed; DNA samples link cases
The male bear is likely the one that killed a a 77-year-old woman in the same town four years ago. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested election amid public frustration over rising prices and the imminent threat of US tariffs. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP ... ( read original story ...)
Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minsiter Ishiba faces a loss and political uncertainty
TOKYO -- Japanese were voting Sunday for seats in the smaller of Japan's two parliamentary houses in a key election with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ruling coalition facing a possible defeat ... ( read original story ...)
This Is One of the Best Day Trips from Tokyo—and It Has a Cup Noodles Museum, Japan’s Largest Chinatown, and Stunning Mount Fuji Views
Yokohama’s Chinatown is the largest in Japan and is surrounded by 10 ornately decorated gates. It’s tempting to get lost in the maze of dim sum and fortune tellers, under red paper lanterns swinging ... ( read original story ...)
2nd Annual FUN! ALOHA! festival brings Hawaii to Yokohama
A special festival in Japan brings the culture, taste and festivities of Hawaii to our overseas ohana at “FUN! ALOHA! 2025 in YOKOHAMA.” ... ( read original story ...)
When is Liverpool’s next game as plans for preseason tour of Asia take shape
Liverpool is not in action this weekend, but the Reds do resume their pre-season schedule next weekend, as they begin their tour of Asia, which comprises two games ... ( read original story ...)
Liverpool Confirm Squad for Japan Tour Featuring Senior and U15 Fixtures
Liverpool Confirm Squad for Japan Tour as U15s Join Senior SetupYouth Given Centre Stage in Japan ShowcaseLiverpool’s summer plans have taken another step forward with confirmation that both the ... ( read original story ...)
G1 Climax 35 Night 1 Results (7/19/25): Narita Upsets Sabre Jr, Takeshita Defeats Kidd
On opening night of G1 Climax 35, Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated Taichi in the A Block main event. Also, Ren Narita defeated IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama ADVAN Tires Propel HRT to Victory at Nürburgring 24 Hour Race
Yokohama Rubber announced that a car equipped with its ADVAN tires won the SP9 PRO-AM class at the 53rd ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring race, held June 19–22 in Germany. The manufacturer said this ... ( read original story ...)
My autistic brother is stranded in Tokyo jail hell after drugs gang ‘sneaked meth into his luggage’ on dream holiday
THE sister of an autistic teenager who is being detained in Japan on drug smuggling charges believes her brother was manipulated by gangs before he left the UK. Sean Stephenson, 18, from Charlton, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan heads to polls in key test for PM Ishiba
Japanese voters could unleash political turmoil as they head to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested upper house election, with rising prices and immigration concerns threatening to weaken Prime ... ( read original story ...)
A loss for Ishiba could worsen Japan’s instability in the face of US tariffs and rising prices
TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday’s upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Onosato grabs share of lead after Mitakeumi takes 1st loss
New yokozuna Onosato brushed aside rank-and-file opponent Kinbozan to tie for first place at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sat ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka group protests Sanseito leader’s use of anti-Korean slur in election speech
A nonprofit Korean organization here has sent a letter of protest to minor opposition party Sanseito after its leader Sohei Kamiya used a slu ... ( read original story ...)