Naomi Osaka wants young girls to 'see the beauty and benefit in sports' with her new children's book, 'The Way Champs Play' ... ( read original story ...)
Formula E Will Finally Race in Tokyo in 2024
After months of speculation, Formula E has announced that its 10th season of on-track action will finally see the sport host a race in Tokyo. Racing in Japan has been a long-held ambition for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns citizens to take cover after North Korea fires missile over country
Japan reacted with anger after North Korea test launched a ballistic missile high over the north of the country this morning prompting the suspension of trains ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan For First Time In 5 Years
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch was made on Tuesday morning but gave no further details like ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to expel Russia consul as ties worsen over Ukraine
Japan has ordered the Russian consul in the northern city of Sapporo to leave the country within six days in retaliation for Moscow’s expulsion of a Japanese diplomat last month for alleged ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expels Russian consul in retaliation
Japan ordered a Russian consul in Sapporo to leave the country by October 10 in retaliation for the expulsion of a Japanese consul in Vladivostok last month, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Burnt-out Ruud Makes First-round Exit In Tokyo
US Open finalist Casper Ruud admitted he was running on fumes after losing 6-3, 6-3 to Spain's Jaume Munar in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida: Japan, US to Hold Joint Exercises
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to the media after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan, at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 4, 2022, in this photo taken by Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expels employee from Russian consulate in Sapporo
The Government of Japan announced Tuesday the expulsion of an employee of the Russian consulate in the city of Sapporo, as part of Tokyo’s response to the arrest and subsequent […] ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan for first time in 5 years, drawing quick response from U.S., South Korea
The test of the suspected Hwasong-12 rocket set off warning alarms in northern Japan, and drew a quick military response from the U.S. and South Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Foreign Minister Says Japan Has Ordered Russian Consul to Leave by Oct. 10 -Kyodo
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi ordered a Russian consul in Sapporo to leave Japan by October 10, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday. Japan's decision comes after Russia's FSB security ... ( read original story ...)
Japan local assemblyman apologizes for post calling same-sex marriage ‘disgusting’
Noboru Watanabe, an Aichi Prefectural Assembly member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), wrote a comment saying he is ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of school girl in Osaka Prefecture
Police in Kashiwara, Osaka Prefecture, have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempting to kidnap an elementary school girl. According to police, Hiroya Mizobata, a company employee, is ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fired ballistic missile that flew over Japan, Tokyo says
It was the most significant missile test by North Korea since January, when it fired an Hwasong-12 intermediate-range missile. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index ends 3% higher on British tax cut plan reversal
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Tuesday, with the Nikkei index surging nearly 3 percent, as sentiment was boosted by the British government's announcement to scrap controversial ... ( read original story ...)
Chairman of publisher Kadokawa indicted over Tokyo Olympics bribes
The chairman of major publisher Kadokawa was indicted by prosecutors on Tuesday for allegedly bribing a then-Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive in a move that will further deepen the scandal ... ( read original story ...)