The earthquake and resulting tsunami decimated the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant along the coast. The massive ecological catastrophe is guaranteed to reverberate for generations. An estimated 164,000 residents in the surrounding area were forced to evacuate within hours, ( read original story ...)
Japan tourism sees record Indian arrivals in 2025 as travel expands beyond cherry blossom season
Japan sees record Indian tourist arrivals in 2025, with travellers exploring beyond cherry blossoms and Tokyo–Kyoto, embracing year-round, immersive journeys. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s only Pokemon Café is closing in March 2026
The world’s first permanent Pokémon eatery will be temporarily closed for renovations ... ( read original story ...)
In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the US and Japan
In China, consumerism appears to outweigh nationalism regardless of how testy relations have become in recent diplomatic spats with countries like Japan and the United States. It has been common practice for the ruling Communist Party to whip up nationalist sentiment and deploy propaganda condemning countries deemed to be ( read original story ...)
Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka Shake Up Their Schedules
Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka are the latest tennis stars to pull out of tournaments during the Middle East Swing. ( read original story ...)
Help for Yokohama Tire workers facing layoffs at Salem job fair
Help available for Yokohama Tire workers facing layoffs at Salem job fair Workers affected by layoffs at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing found support and new opportunities at a special job fair held at ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka pulls out of another WTA tournament amid injury concerns
Naomi Osaka’s struggles at the start of 2026 have continued, with the Japanese star pulling out of another tournament. Last month, Osaka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after a ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival attracts many visitors on final day
The annual snow festival in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo will end on Wednesday after delighting visitors for eight days. ( read original story ...)
New champion crowned at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
A new champion was crowned at New Beginning in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Hiromu Takahashi wrestles final NJPW match at New Beginning in Osaka
The multiple time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion wrestled his final match for the company at New Beginning in Osaka on Wednesday, teaming with Taiji Ishimori to defeat United Empire members Jakob ... ( read original story ...)
Number one contender for Global title crowned at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
Andrade El Idolo defeated Gabe Kidd at New Beginning in Osaka on Wednesday to become the new number one contender. After a hard-hitting battle, Andrade managed to hit Kidd with an elbow and connected ... ( read original story ...)
Hiromu Takahashi Competes In Final NJPW Match At NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka
Hiromu Takahashi has finished up his career in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Takahashi competed in his final NJPW match at The New Beginning In Osaka, teaming with Taiji Ishimori to defeat United Empire ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea warns ‘war criminal’ Japan over Canada defense agreement
North Korea on Wednesday denounced Japan's new defense equipment agreement with Canada, accusing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government of accelerating a drive toward militarization. ( read original story ...)
Hiromu Takahashi wrestles final match at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka
The multiple time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion wrestled his final match for the company at New Beginning in Osaka on Wednesday, teaming with Taiji Ishimori to defeat United Empire members Jakob ... ( read original story ...)
Ren Narita Wins NEVER Openweight Title At NJPW New Beginning In Osaka
Ren Narita captured the NEVER Openweight Title at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, defeating Aaron Wolf. Before the match, HOUSE OF TORTURE attacked Wolf. After the match began, the referee was knocked ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshimura fast-tracks divisive Osaka metropolis plan after win
OSAKA—Fresh off a triumph in a snap Feb. 8 election, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama are moving to resurrect the controversial Osaka metropolis plan, which voters ... ( read original story ...)