A preliminary investigation reveals that “potential materiel failure” caused a crash that killed eight U.S. airmen last week. ( read original story ...)
Divers recover seventh crew member killed in Osprey crash in Japan
Navy divers recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII dies
Japan invaded Attu in June 1942 and held the Attuans captive in Japan. The invasion prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil. ( read original story ...)
Divers Recover the Seventh of 8 Crew Members Killed in Crash of a US Military Osprey off Japan
Navy divers have recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan during a training mission ... ( read original story ...)
Death of Last Surviving Alaskan Taken by Japan During WWII Rekindles Memories of Forgotten Battle
Attu was one of just a few U.S. territories, along with Guam, the Philippines and the nearby island of Kiska, taken by enemy forces during the war. ( read original story ...)
Japan Industry Minister Reviewing Finances Amid Funds Scandal
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's trade and industry minister said on Sunday he would stay in his post and review his political funding after media reported Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was set to sack him and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes deeply honest confession ahead of post-pregnancy comeback
Naomi Osaka admits has never been "really good at playing for myself" as she reveals her daughter Shai will be a big motivation for her to do big things in her comeback. Osaka, a former world No 1, achieved great success early as she captured her fourth Grand Slam title at the 2021 Australian Open. ( ...
Japan industry minister says reviewing finances amid funds scandal-media
Under-fire Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said he would continue in his cabinet duties and will fully disclose his finances at an appropriate time, local media reported on Sunday, amid ... ( read original story ...)
Ohtani cashes in as fans in Japan wait for him to deliver more goods and play in a World Series
Now that Shohei Ohtani has his money — a record $700 million, 10-year contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers — some fans in Japan are waiting for one more thing to complete the deal. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Yokohama unveils ambitious plan to boost tourism through sustainability and innovation
Japan's Yokohama city, a popular tourist destination, aims for a smart tourism revolution with sustainable and tech-savvy initiatives ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Partners with Surfrider Foundation Chapter
Yokohama provides Surfrider North OC support on ocean conservation projects including cleanups and environmental education. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya University Reveals Ancient Toolmakers’ Rock Selection Wisdom
Explore Nagoya University Museum's study on Paleolithic toolmaking, revealing ancient humans' strategic flint selection . ( read original story ...)
China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands
China and Japan accused each other of maritime incursions after a confrontation between their coast guards in waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea. China's coast guard said on Sunday that a Japanese fishing boat and several patrol vessels intruded the previous day into waters around the tiny islands, ( read original story ...
Sour grapes: Japan battles to protect premium fruits
The variety of juicy grape that Yuki Nakamura is harvesting as the sun rises over his farm took scientists 33 years to develop and can sell for $100 a bunch in Tokyo department stores.Takehiko Shimada, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sets lofty expectations ahead of comeback after pregnancy
Naomi Osaka has not played since the Japan Open in September 2022 and she gave birth to a baby girl in July and has high aspirations when she makes her tennis return ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to replace industry minister and LDP policy chief-Asahi
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to replace Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and ruling party policy chief Koichi Hagiuda amid a political funding scandal, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday, ( read original story ...)