Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a national election on February 8 to seek voter backing for increased spending, tax cuts and a new security strategy that is expected to accelerate a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leader Calls for Snap Election in Bid to Expand Power
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electric to Delay Niigata Nuclear Plant Restart, NHK Says
Japanese utility Tokyo Electric Power Co. will delay the restart of its nuclear power unit in Niigata, local broadcaster NHK reported on Monday, following an issue with an alarm that was discovered ... ( read original story ...)
Chaos for commuters on Tokyo metro as rare power outage halts services
Chaos for commuters on Tokyo metro as rare power outage halts services on multiple lines for hours - Disruption strands thousands of passengers during peak travel hours ... ( read original story ...)
Japan households expect prices to keep rising, survey shows
Most Japanese households expect prices to keep rising for the next few years, a central bank survey showed on Monday, reinforcing expectations the country was seeing conditions fall into place for ... ( read original story ...)
Dream Theater announces ‘Live in Tokyo, 2010’ live album
Dream Theater is releasing a new live album, Live in Tokyo, 2010.The set, due out March 13, was recorded during the prog metallers' performance at Japan's 2010 Summer Sonic festival. The show would ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire announces reduced tire production at Salem plant, nearly 400 workers to be laid off
Yokohama Tire announced on Friday that they have plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at their Salem location, resulting in the layoff of around 392 hourly and salaried employees at the ... ( read original story ...)
Just really stressful: Naomi Osaka opens up ahead of Australian Open return
With the Australian Open approaching, two-time champion Naomi Osaka is eyeing a third title. However, ahead of the tournament, she let out a sigh of relief after parting ways with Evolve, the agency ... ( read original story ...)
Salem officials respond to layoffs at Yokohama Tire plant
Yokohama Tire is reducing tire production at its manufacturing facility in Salem, leading to the layoff of approximately 392 hourly and salary workers, according to a marketing firm representing the ... ( read original story ...)
Prevc crowns weekend with second ski jumping win in Sapporo
Slovenian Domen Prevc crowned his weekend with a second win at the ski jumping World Cup in Sapporo, Japan on Sunday. With jumps of 137. ( read original story ...)
Major Parties Other than JIP to Skip Osaka Double Election
Major Japanese political parties other than the Japan Innovation Party are expected not to participate in the upcoming double election for the governor of Osaka Prefecture and the mayor of Osaka, the ... ( read original story ...)
Luftgekühlt Goes to Tokyo This March
Look for this celebration of air-cooled Porsches in an evocative place: on an unused stretch of expressway that will look familar to Gran Turismo players. ( read original story ...)
“Cities of the world take note”: EA esports heads discuss ALGS’ return to Sapporo
At the ALGS 2026 World Championship, Esports Insider Italy spoke to two key figures in the ecosystem., EA's esports heads. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals how Iga Swiatek’s ex-coach Tomasz Wiktorowski has helped her
Naomi Osaka reveals coach Tomasz Wiktorowski has helped her a lot in the decision-making department and always makes sure to pinpoint the good thing she does. When the Japanese hired Serena Williams' ... ( read original story ...)
Unprecedented plan to relocate wild deer in Kyoto to Nagoya Castle begins
An "unprecedented" project to move wild deer from the outskirts of Kyoto to Nagoya Castle some 100 kilometers away is gaining momentum. Will ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares thing she absolutely wants to avoid at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka admits she regretted certain things after concluding her US Open run and underlines she doesn't want to experience the same at the Australian Open. Four months ago, the Japanese tennis ... ( read original story ...)