A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, dumping a record 54 cm of snow on Sapporo — the highest January total ever recorded in 24 hours. The following day, a video captured people ... ( read original story ...)
Snowbound: Travelers Stranded in Sapporo and New Chitose Airport
This month, Sapporo and New Chitose Airport faced significant disruptions due to a series of snowstorms, leaving thousands stranded. In this article, we will explore the impact of these weather events ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court again convicts man of role in daughter’s beheading murder case
A Japanese high court on Tuesday sentenced a 62-year-old man to one year in prison, suspended for three years, in connection with a ... ( read original story ...)
This garage in Nagoya takes regular Japanese cars and turns them into classics
Fancy an icon but short a few million? There’s a garage in Japan that could well be the answer to your dreams ... ( read original story ...)
Russia and China ramp up military surveillance against Japan
Russia and China have regularly dispatched forces to waters and airspace around Japanese territory. ( read original story ...)
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO/BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan, but distanced herself ... ( read original story ...)
Drills held at Tokyo shrine on fire prevention day
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Fire Department held evacuation guidance and fire extinguishing drills at a shrine here on Jan. 26, Fire Prevention Day for Cultura･･･ ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘still processing’ withdrawing from Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is getting vulnerable about leaving the Australian Open due to suffering from abdominal pain before her match. ( read original story ...)
Long lines form at JR Sapporo Station after train services suspended in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
On January 25, 2026, in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, @rai_chee shared a video showing long queues at JR Sapporo Station following major service disruptions caused by heavy snowfall. In the video, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader faces balancing act on yen ahead of election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi kicks off her election campaign with an overriding goal: Get past the Feb. 8 vote without markets blowing up. ( read original story ...)
Japan says goodbye to its last 2 giant pandas
People flocked to the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say goodbye to the last two giant pandas in Japan. Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei will return to China. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo pandas head for China, leaving Japan bereft of beloved bears
Two hugely popular pandas are set to depart from a Tokyo zoo for China on Tuesday, leaving Japan without any of the beloved bears for the first time in more than 50 years. "I feel like seeing pandas ... ( read original story ...)
7,000 spend the night at Hokkaido airport as heavy snow halts flights and trains
Sapporo logged a record high snowfall for January, according to the Hokkaido government. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire plans 392 layoffs in Virginia
Yokohama Tire will lay off 392 workers and reduce production at its Salem plant, with a full closure possible in September. ( read original story ...)
Japan is building the world’s fastest train – but will it ever come to Europe?
The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s fastest train. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Supplying BluEarth-Es ES32 as OE on Suzuki Wagon R
Yokohama OE tires BluEarth-Es ES32 are supplied to Suzuki Wagon R in Japan following a December 2025 minor model change. ( read original story ...)