A 28-year-old man was served with a fresh arrest warrant on Oct. 17 for allegedly assisting the suicide of a junior high school girl he me ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan and Celtic star Nakamura to retire at 44
Former Japan international and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura will retire from football at the end of the season, his club said on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on his 26-year career. "In my long ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan, Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura retires at 44
The spot-kick specialist made waves during his four years in Scotland, opening the door for dozens of Japanese players to follow his footsteps to Europe. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Nakamura thankful for support as he confirms retirement
Former Japan and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura voiced his gratitude Tuesday for the support he has received throughout his 26-year career as he confirmed his retirement at the end of the season. "I ... ( read original story ...)
Takahashi faces fourth charge in relation to growing Tokyo 2020 bribery scandal
Executive Board member Haruyuki Takahashi faces a fourth bribery charge in Japan in relation to cash allegedly received from ... ( read original story ...)
Relief tinged with unease as Japan reopens after two ‘really tough’ years
In Kyoto, local shop owners are ready to welcome back tourists but there is a way to go before a return to pre-Covid days ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to impose additional sanctions against North Korea
Japan will impose additional sanctions against North Korea by freezing assets of groups involved in the development of missiles, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a regular briefing on ... ( read original story ...)
Parents of Japanese teen slain in US in 1992 look to next generation in gun control fight
The parents of a 16-year-old Japanese high school student who was shot dead in Louisiana in 1992 hope the younger generation will ca ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for assaulting girlfriend’s daughter because ‘she wouldn’t listen to him’
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend’s elementary school-age daughter by hitting her and throwing her violently onto a bed. According to police, ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi police organize makeup application class for troubled girls in Nagoya
The Aichi Prefectural Police Juvenile Division recently organized a makeup application class for girls facing problems at home and school to ... ( read original story ...)
Shigeki Nakagawa is the general manager of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka opening in July 2023
Thailand’s leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts announces Shigeki Nakagawa as the opening General Manager for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Opening in July 2023, the 515-key Centara Grand ... ( read original story ...)
Maskless Tourists in Japan Trigger a Debate Over ‘Face Underwear’
Should the country look to the world for advice, or the other way around? Both visitors and residents have something to learn from one another. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Agrees to Sell Stake in THG
THG said on Monday a trading arm of Japan's SoftBank Group Corp has agreed to sell its holding in the British e-commerce group to THG Chief Executive Matthew Moulding and Qatar's sovereign wealth fund ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka checks in with fans on social media following 25th birthday
The former world No. 1 suggested she would be back on court soon, thanking those who have been supportive throughout her personal and professional growth. ( read original story ...)
Alex Morgan overtakes Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka as most endorsed female athlete
National Women’s Soccer League star and USA international Alex Morgan has been named as the most endorsed female athlete of 2022. SponsorUnited has released its 2022 Women In Sports Report, revealing ... ( read original story ...)
Yen weakness sparks fresh questions about further Bank of Japan support
The yen touched a fresh 32-year low against the US dollar on Monday, fuelling debate among analysts about how much further the Japanese currency must fall before Tokyo officially intervenes again. At ... ( read original story ...)