Experience the Sapporo Snow Festival, explore Biei's winter wonderland, and hit the slopes at natural ski resorts in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors begin questioning LDP lawmakers in political fund scandal
NHK has learned that Tokyo prosecutors have begun questioning lawmakers of the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party in connection with a political funds scandal. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka graces InStyle cover, reveals details of complicated pregnancy, labor and delivery
The former world No. 1 tested positive for Group B streptococcus while pregnant, and later, had a more than 12-hour labor. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Malaysia sign $2.8 million maritime security assistance deal
Japan and Malaysia signed a security assistance deal on Saturday including a grant of 400 million yen ($2.8 million) to boost Malaysia's maritime security, as Asian nations seek to counter an ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government completes construction of underground water reservoir
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government focuses on creating a city that is safe and secure. In particular, to shield locals from the disastrous water and flood Tokyo Met. created a water reservoir pond and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Malaysia sign $2.8 mln maritime security assistance deal
Japan and Malaysia signed a security assistance deal on Saturday including a grant of 400 million yen ($2.8 million) to boost Malaysia's maritime security, as Asian nations seek to counter an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, ASEAN to boost security ties with eye on China
Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan roller coaster breaks down, leaving riders stranded 130 ft up
Thrill-seeking riders were left stuck over a hundred feet in the air after a roller coaster came to an emergency stop at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Six Chinese Paddlers Advance At The 2023 Nagoya Women’s WTT Finals
Chinese paddlers had a good opening day as the 2023 Women's World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals kicked off in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto heading to Yokohama B-Corsairs in fresh start to Japan career
CHICAGO - Days after parting ways with the Hiroshima Dragonflies, Kai Sotto is headed to the Yokohama B-Corsairs, multiple sources in the Japan B League told SPIN.ph. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas unit buys U.S. natgas producer Rockcliff Energy for $2.7 bn
TOKYO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A unit of Tokyo Gas (9531.T) has bought Texas-based natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy from private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners for $2.7 billion, it said on ... ( read original story ...)
Italian writer Maraini called to speak on student falsely accused of WWII spying in Japan
More than 80 years ago, on the day the Pacific War began, a college student here was deprived of his future due to baseless spying charges. ( read original story ...)
6 Chinese paddlers advance at the 2023 Nagoya Women’s WTT Finals
Sun Yingsha (L) of China competes during the women's singles round of 16 between Sun Yingsha of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan at WTT Finals Women Nagoya 2023 table tennis tournament in Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)
Hectic day ahead in Tokyo as PM Anwar scheduled to meet Japanese counterpart Kishida
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who arrived in Tokyo yesterday for a five-day working visit will be meeting his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: People left dangling as rollercoaster stops mid-ride
People were left dangling upside down in mid-air after a rollercoaster came to an emergency stop in Japan. Thirty two people were on the Flying Dinosaur ride at Universal Studios Japan, in Osaka, when ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Thanks Fans for Their ‘Patience’ as She Gets Ready for Her Return to Tennis
Naomi Osaka thanked fans for their 'patience' as she gets ready for her return to tennis at the Australian Open, six months after giving birth to her first child, daughter Shai ... ( read original story ...)