TOKYO -- "Paper City," a documentary that puts the spotlight on three survivors of the U.S. Army Air Force firebombing of Tokyo on March 10, 1945, that killed some 100,000 people overnight, was ... ( read original story ...)
Rules on underwear color, black hair to be abolished at Tokyo public high schools in 2022
Controversial school rules including on underwear color and dyeing hair black will be abolished from public high schools and other educationa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keen to deepen ties, says Abe
The scope of Japan-Malaysia cooperation is being extended beyond bilateral relations and towards working for peace and prosperity in the region and the world, says former Japanese prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-to-London Flight Takes Polar Route to Avoid Russian Airspace
A flight from Japan to London took a route through northern polar areas on March 9 in order to avoid Russian airspace amid the invasion of Ukraine.The flight from Tokyo to London took an average of 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Why did MacArthur wait for Japan to strike first?
Douglas MacArthur abandoned his island stronghold of Corregidor during his defense of the Philippines against the Japanese military invasion. The general left behind a combined 90,000 U.S. and ... ( read original story ...)
Government of Sapporo publishes draft plan as part of its bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
The Government of Sapporo in Japan has published a draft Games plan for 2030, as part of its bid for the city to host that year’s Winter Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka outlasts Sloane Stephens in 3 sets in return to Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka made a winning return to the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday, rallying to beat Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a first-round meeting of former major champions. ( read original story ...)
Osaka edges Stephens in marquee Indian Wells opener; Anisimova, Kostyuk, Rogers advance
Naomi Osaka came back from a set down to knock off Sloane Stephens in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open. Amanda Anisimova, Marta Kostyuk and Aliaksandra Sasnovich also advanced. ( read original story ...)
Japan Again Raises Concern Over 10 Warship Russian Navy Surface Group
Japanese officials are raising concerns over a ten-ship Russian naval group that transited from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan via the Tsugaru Strait between Honshu and Hokkaido on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Gifts Pokemon Plushie to New Chilean President
Gabriel Boric, who is being sworn in today, delightedly exclaimed, "Squirtle!" after opening the gift in the video viewed 800,000 times. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based firm picks up Residence Inn Long Beach
Koto Estate Co., an affiliate of Success Pro and luxury developer Satohide Corporation, bought a 178-key Residence Inn by Marriott in Long Beach for $44.5 million. ( read original story ...)
Chepngetich and Salpeter ready to clash at Nagoya Women’s Marathon
World marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich and Tokyo Marathon winner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter will renew their rivalry at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon – a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race – ... ( read original story ...)
As Tokyo moves on, many in Fukushima still suffering nuclear impact
Evacuees have filed as many as 30 class action lawsuits before the courts in Japan. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Film Festival Expresses ‘deep Concern’ Over Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War
Tokyo International Film Festival committee extended support to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion that has now entered its 16th day. Read further. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court orders damage payment over eugenics law
A Japanese court has ordered the government to compensate a 78-year-old man who was forced to undergo sterilization in 1957 under the now-defunct Eugenic Protection Law. ( read original story ...)
An Adventurer’s Guide to Hokkaido
Looking for an adventurous getaway this year? This Japanese island, where there’s something for outdoor enthusiasts all year round, should be right at the top of your list of considerations ... ( read original story ...)