TOKYO — It’s officially named the World Baseball Classic . But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani. ( read original story ...)
Ueda Says Iran Conflict Could Hit Japan’s Economy Significantly
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned that the Middle East conflict could have a major impact on the nation’s economy, in comments likely to firm up investor expectations that authorities will hold ... ( read original story ...)
Japan made to toil but winning AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener all that matters
Japan were surprisingly made to work for an opening win over Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women's Asian Cup. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall for 3rd day on Iran conflict fears
Shares in Tokyo have fallen for the third day as the Iran conflict rages. Investors are worried that prolonged fighting and higher crude oil prices could cause a global economic slowdown. ( read original story ...)
Blackout halts shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo, Morioka
Shinkansen bullet train services have been suspended between Tokyo and Morioka, northeastern Japan, due to a power outage, the railwa ... ( read original story ...)
From Chihuahua to Nagoya: Rarámuri champion Juana Ramírez to run in world’s largest women’s marathon
Juana Ramírez Hernández, a Rarámuri runner from the northern state of Chihuahua, has been invited to participate in the world’s largest women’s marathon in Japan on March 8. ( read original story ...)
Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
An eight-year-old Queensland girl has been killed after she was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident at a Japanese ski resort. ( read original story ...)
2026 World Baseball Classic Odds: USA, Japan Favored
The World Baseball Classic begins tomorrow. Where does the USA sit on the oddsboard ahead of the tournament? Here's the latest. ( read original story ...)
City of Salem gears up for second job fair to help impacted Yokohama Tire employees
Officials said over a hundred people signed up to attend the first one and left with some good leads on job opportunities and they’re expecting an even bigger turnout this week. ( read original story ...)
An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Introduces Key Cherry Blossom Viewing Areas for Spring
From Historic Landscapes to Urban Night Views, Introducing Yokohama’s Diverse Hanami Spots LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED ... ( read original story ...)
Doctor to be extradited by US after allegedly damaging shrine in Japan
NHK has learned that a Japanese doctor is expected to be extradited from the United States 11 years after allegedly damaging an important cultural property at an ancient shrine near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest 5 on suspicion of dangerous driving together at wharf
The arrested include Brazilian national Yoshikawa Marcelo Yuji, who is 27 and self-employed, and 28-year-old part-time worker Tsukiji Amato. ( read original story ...)
Reports of lost items in Tokyo hit record high last year
Police in Tokyo say they received a record number of reports of lost items last year. The missing property included more than 28 million dollars' worth of cash. ( read original story ...)
Iranians in Tokyo rally in support of U.S. strikes
Iranians living in Japan gathered outside Iran's Embassy in Tokyo on Sunday, welcoming recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as a potential change ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man on trial in connection with death of woman forced to drink 32 tequila shots
A 44-year-old man accused of forcing a woman to drink a large amount of alcohol and attempting to sexual assault her before her death has denied the allegations at the opening of his trial here ... ( read original story ...)