South Korea and Japan have been making arrangements for summit talks between President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in mid-January in the Japanese prefecture of Nara, a Japanese media report said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Indian woman in Tokyo recounts terrifying experience during Japan earthquake: ‘Jaan hi nikal gayi thi’
An Indian woman in Tokyo recounted her fear during the terrifying quake that jolted Japan. ( read original story ...)
Massive Earthquake Strikes Japan—Days After Tsunami Warning
A nagnitude-5.7 quake hits 67 miles northeast of Kuji, Japan, rattling coastal towns just days after a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Santa, and many helpers, bring gifts and smiles to children at Yokohama hospital
Santa Claus paid an early visit to the Kanagawa Children's Medical Center on Dec. 5, delighting patients, their families and hospital staf･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese rapper OZworld to headline Apex Legends Global Series Year 5 Championship opening ceremony in Sapporo
Japanese hip-hop artist OZworld is set to headline the opening ceremony of the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship on Jan. 18, as the tournament returns to the Daiwa House PREMIST ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Triennale announces co-artistic directors for 2027 edition
Japan's Yokohama Triennale has announced Cosmin Costinaș and Inti Guerrero as co-artistic directors for its 9th edition, set to open at the Yokohama Museum of Art on April 23, 2027. ( read original story ...)
How to Watch: 2026 Yokohama Conon Eagles vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars | Rugby
How to watch Eagles vs Dynaboars 2026 on FloRugby. ( read original story ...)
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How to watch BlueRevs vs Eagles 2026 on FloRugby. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Dusts Off Her Most Iconic Nike Look to Date for 2025 Garden Cup Match Against Aryna Sabalenka
Naomi Osaka competed in the Garden Cup against Aryna Sabalenka in her memorable custom Nike outfit first debuted at the 2024 US Open, which marked her first since birthing her daughter. ( read original story ...)
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was freed from police custody Monday, according to the Tomishiro police department. ( read original story ...)
Russian and Chinese bombers fly joint patrol close to Japan
TOKYO—Russian and Chinese bombers flew near Japan and South Korea in a joint patrol Tuesday that Tokyo described as a show of force, adding further strain to the worst diplomatic crisis in years ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido governor OKs restart of Japan’s newest nuclear reactor at Tomari
SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- Hokkaido's governor approved restarting Japan's newest reactor at the Tomari nuclear power plant on Wednesday, marking a major step for the operator toward its goal of resuming ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido Gov. Announces Approval for Tomari Reactor Restart
Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki on Wednesday announced his approval for the restart of the No. 3 reactor at Hokkaido Electric Power Co.'s Tomari nuclear power plant in the northernmost Japan ... ( read original story ...)
My 5 Favorite Works of Art in Tokyo
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a bustling city that is best discovered at a leisurely pace. ( read original story ...)
Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tensions simmer
Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defense ministry said late Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Tourism Endures Heavy Hit as China-Japan Tension Simmers
Denryu Lin, who runs about 80 vacation rentals in central Osaka, is watching his business evaporate since late November as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalate. ( read original story ...)