Russia was "quite seriously preparing for a localized military conflict with Japan," an FSB agent wrote in an email shared with Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
Japan Hailed As ‘Winners On And Off Pitch’ After Admirable Move From World Cup Fans
Japan’s fans have impressed after they were seen tidying up Qatar’s main stadium following the team’s first World Cup match on Wednesday. Not only did their team win the Group E match against Germany ... ( read original story ...)
NJPW Announces Wrestle Kingdom 17 Part Two For January 21
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 part two will take place on January 21 from Yokohama Arena. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 in the Tokyo Dome is already scheduled for its annual ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Slower Fed hikes spell relief from Tokyo to Buenos Aires
The Federal Reserve's signalling of a slowdown in the pace of U.S. interest rate hikes takes pressure off global peers to keep on raising rates and offers relief to emerging markets, which have ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court disposed of records linked to AUM cult dissolution order
The Tokyo District Court has disposed of records related to a 1995 request for an order to dissolve AUM Shinrikyo after the cult comm ... ( read original story ...)
Second NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 event announced for January 21
NJPW announced Thursday morning that a second show will be held on January 21 at the Yokohama Arena. “The Wrestle Kingdom 17 party will not be finished with the Tokyo Dome!” the company’s website ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt Preparing for PM Kishida Visit to U.S. -Kyodo
The Japanese government has started preparations for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit the United States for a summit with President Joe Biden, Kyodo reported on Thursday, citing several unnamed government sources. ( read original story ...)
As Japan Runs Short of Farmworkers, Bureaucrats Get Sent Into the Fields
Across Japan, where the population has been shrinking for over a decade and nearly a third of people are at least 65 years old, the hunt for manual labor has reached city hall. ( read original story ...)
Japan defeat means Germany have no margin for error: Flick
Germany have their backs to the wall after losing their World Cup opener to Japan and cannot afford another slip up against Spain on Sunday if they are to have any chance of advancing, coach Hansi Flick said. ( read original story ...)
PHOTOS: Japan humbles Germany in another World Cup upset as Spain rains goals
Japan humbled Germany to deliver another shocking upset in the World Cup while Spain ran riot against Costa Rica. See some of the images from these matches. ( read original story ...)
Kenyan government halts baobab exports to Georgia after outcry
President orders Ministry of Environment and Forestry to launch investigation over contractor’s licence for removing trees ... ( read original story ...)
Jubilant scenes on Tokyo, Osaka streets as Japan upsets Germany 2-1 at World Cup
People in Tokyo's Shibuya and Osaka's Minami entertainment district erupted in celebration on Nov. 23, after Japan overcame a one-goal deficit to stun Germany 2-1 in their opening match at the men's ... ( read original story ...)
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Bieber Ring in the Model’s 26th Birthday In Tokyo
Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber are living their best lives as the pair celebrated the Rhode skincare founder’s 26th birthday abroad in Tokyo. Hailey turned 26 on Tuesday (Nov. 22), ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ to buy two Asia units of Home Credit for $620 million
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc said on Thursday it would buy the Philippines and Indonesian units of Dutch consumer finance company Home Credit Group BV for about 596 million euros ($621 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Miracle of Doha’: calls for public holiday as Japan’s Samurai Blue put Germany to sword
Victory in World Cup opener sparks street celebrations and banishes painful memories in Doha of failure to qualify for USA 1994 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s World Cup victory brings ‘Blue Lock’ aspirations to life
While an anime adaptation of the “Blue Lock” manga is airing in Japan, a live-action version seems to be playing out over in Qatar, with Japan defeating Germany in a shocking upset victory during the ... ( read original story ...)