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Takaichi, a hardline conservative who was approved by parliament as Japan's first female prime minister last week, is a regular visitor to Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine, which honours Japan's war dead, including soldiers and officials convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the ASB Classic in New Zealand in January to instead play for Japan in the United Cup in Australia. ( read original story ...)

China has intensified its economic pressure on Japan, with state-owned enterprises banning employees from travelling to its Asian neighbour, tour groups and a flagship forum being cancelled and Japanese film releases suspended. ( read original story ...)

Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka will very likely face each other in their very first tournament of the 2026 season after Great Britain and Japan landed in the same United Cup group. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday there are currently no particular changes in China's export control measures on rare earths and other materials. Akazawa's remarks come as Japan ... ( read original story ...)

Police in Sapporo have arrested a 60-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a 52-year-old subway station employee. The incident occurred at Makomanai Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway line at ... ( read original story ...)

ATP and WTA tournaments may be completed for 2025, but anticipation for 2026 is already heating up thanks to Monday’s United Cup draw. Grand Slam champions Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Stan Wawrinka, ... ( read original story ...)

Following their Pokhara concert a week ago, Nepathya, Nepal's premier folk-rock band, received a warm and gracious welcome during their maiden Nagoya concert in Japan. ( read original story ...)

Former world women's tennis number one Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from this summer's ASB Classic in Auckland. ( read original story ...)

Gyoza, beer and autumn leaves – that’s what you can expect at Flower Expo Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi over the long holiday weekend of November 19–24. This s ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese leader only sleeps two to four hours a night—and has personally pledged to ditch work-life balance in favor of “work, work, work.” ... ( read original story ...)

Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response. ( read original story ...)

Travelers to Hokkaido and Sapporo are urged to stay alert and avoid bear-prone areas as sightings reach alarming levels. ( read original story ...)

Yokohama 2025 financial results show record nine-month revenue and profit, driven by global tire demand and OTR growth. ( read original story ...)

Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response. ( read original story ...)

Nissan told NHK that the long-term agreement will enable the Nissan Stadium name to continue. The firm said it will continue to back the Yokohama F. Marinos soccer club as its top shareholder. Nissan ... ( read original story ...)