Tsunagaru Inc., in collaboration with the City of Sapporo, hosted a press tour for foreign reporters in November, delivering a firsthand experience of Sapporo's pioneering green transformation (GX) ... ( read original story ...)
Another Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Japan: What We Know
A powerful earthquake of 6.7 magnitude struck northeast Japan on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports. ( read original story ...)
Military admits ‘mistake’ in viral arrest of US civilian in Japan
Kareem El, a civilian from Washington, D.C., visiting Okinawa, was held by U.S. military police for declining to provide identification. ( read original story ...)
US nuclear-capable bombers fly with Japanese jets after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan with Japanese fighter jets, Tokyo said on Thursday, a show of force after Chinese and Russian military drills in the ... ( read original story ...)
6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan’s coast, prompts local tsunami warning
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday afternoon local time off the northern coast of Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The earthquake comes after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude quake in country’s northeast
TOKYO -- Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake occurred off the east coast ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka rewears one of her iconic tennis outfits
Rewears are notoriously tricky. Most stars quietly retire their outfits. Naomi, meanwhile, strolls into Madison Square Garden and proves that lightning can indeed strike twice, especially if you're ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo’s feud with Beijing
This follows joint drills by Chinese and Russian strategic bombers and fighters on Tuesday that prompted Japan and South Korea to scramble planes to monitor them. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire renews commitment to responsible off-road recreation with Tread Lightly! Partnership
Yokohama Tire is extending its support for responsible outdoor recreation, announcing a renewed partnership with Tread Lightly! for the third consecutive year. The collaboration with the U.S.-based ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s What to Know About Japan’s Mega Quake Advisory
Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will strike, but it represents a meaningful jump over typical odds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yokohama widens rollout of food waste vending machines as Tokyo pushes to curb emissions
New station units offer unsold bakery items at reduced prices, part of Yokohama’s growing push to divert food waste under Japan’s climate goals. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber advances global research on leaf fall disease prevention
Yokohama Rubber has been participating as a cooperating corporation since the project was launched in 2020 and since 2024 has been studying the effect of pesticides selected through a screening ... ( read original story ...)
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets on Wednesday, Tokyo said, in a show of force following Chinese and Russian drills in the skies and seas around ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident
It is the first time the U.S. has criticized China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft as the diplomatic spat between Beijing and Tokyo shows no sign of easing. ( read original story ...)
Malinin storms back with historic free skate for third straight title
In Nagoya, Japan, Ilia Malinin reminded everyone why he’s the front-runner for Milan Cortina 2026, surging back from 3rd place after the short program with a historic free skate, complete with the ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo arranging Lee-Takaichi summit in mid-Jan. in Japan’s Nara: report
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 ...)