Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services were briefly suspended between Tokyo and Nagoya stations Monday following a derailment incident involving a maintenance train. Central Japan Railway, also ... ( read original story ...)
Newspaper extra on Biden’s withdrawal distributed outside Tokyo Station
A Japanese newspaper distributed an extra edition in central Tokyo on US President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race. ( read original story ...)
Tokaido shinkansen train services partially halted
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services were briefly suspended between Tokyo and Nagoya stations Monday following a derailment incident involving a maintenance train. Central Japan Railway, also ... ( read original story ...)
Why Ariarne Titmus ‘the Terminator’ is primed to top Tokyo Olympic tally
Ariarne Titmus is fitter, stronger, healthier, and swimming better than ever as she looks to defend her titles from Tokyo and continue enhancing her legacy in the pool, writes . ( read original story ...)
Shinkansen bullet train service halted between Tokyo and Nagoya
Shinkansen bullet train service has been suspended between Tokyo and Nagoya from Monday's first trains due to a maintenance vehicle d ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man arrested for putting glue in women’s hair, pretending it was bird poop, to pick them up
Dating can be hard, particularly when making that first move on a person where the chances of rejection are dangerously high. Some people get by on good looks, while others employ charm and wit to win ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland; police say he may be extradited to Japan
Greenland police have arrested Paul Watson, a prominent environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner, on an international warrant issued by Japan. ( read original story ...)
Support Growing for Sapporo Kinen to Achieve G1 Status
The feature race at Sapporo Racecourse is the Aug. 18 Sapporo Kinen (G2), and it is a general belief by local industry leaders that the race should be promoted to grade 1 status. ( read original story ...)
Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland and police say he may be extradited to Japan
Greenland police have arrested a prominent environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan 0-3 under Eddie Jones after big loss to Italy
Japan remains without a win in three matches under returning coach Eddie Jones after losing 42-14 at the Sapporo Dome. ( read original story ...)
Hibakusha in Tokyo remember victims of atomic bombings
Survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki who currently live in Tokyo have paid tribute to the victims of the attacks that occurred toward the end of World War Two. An annual remembrance ceremony took place in the Japanese capital on ... ( read original story ...)
Dodgers News: Dodgers announce Tokyo opener, key dates for 2025 season
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their 2025 schedule and they are set to kick off their season with a bang, starting with an international series in Tokyo against the Cubs on March 18-19. This marks the second consecutive year the Dodgers will begin their season overseas. ( read original story ...)
What happened at the last Olympics? A look back at Tokyo 2020
While the eyes of the world will soon be upon Paris and the sporting competition, we take a look back at the last summer Olympics, which took place in the Japanese capital of Tokyo, and marked the second time the city had acted as host after Asia’s first Olympics in 1964. ( read original story ...
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: 8 foods I eat every day
Nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares the foods she always eats to promote longevity, inspired by her experiences growing up in Nara, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Italy Triumphs Over Japan: Quesada Reflects on Successful Summer Tour
Italy concluded their summer tour with a decisive 42-14 victory over Japan in Sapporo, as highlighted by manager Gonzalo Quesada. Despite some disciplinary issues, the team showcased resilience and ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji seals winning record after 8 straight wins at Nagoya
Yokozuna Terunofuji fended off Shonannoumi on Sunday to secure a winning record for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in just eight d ... ( read original story ...)