Yes, the timing of a safety car helped Kimi Antonelli to Sunday's win at the Japanese GP, but he was still the fastest car on track when it happened. ( read original story ...)
The toughest new sport in Japan is street-racing office chairs
On a snowy day in the quiet town of Kumamoto, dozens of Japanese office workers in safety helmets and sneakers crouch low on their office chairs, eyes fixed on the starting line, ready to launch. ( read original story ...)
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 championship leader in history after victory in Japan
With a victory Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history ... ( read original story ...)
Japan crash ‘scary moment’ says Bearman as Sainz urges FIA to act
Haas driver Oliver Bearman described his high-speed crash in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix as "a scary moment" with the incident sparking calls for the sport's regulator to make safety-related changes ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya internet cafe employee suspected of leaving corpse of newborn in private room
Aichi police on Sunday arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly leaving the body of a newborn baby inside a private room of an internet cafe in Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Three decades later, Tokyo’s ‘Lost in Translation’ hotel remains cinematic
After an extensive renovation, the Park Hyatt retains its famous allure as a soaring refuge. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police search SDF base over Chinese embassy trespassing
SDF member Kodai Murata was arrested Thursday after entering the premises of the Chinese Embassy alone and seeking to meet the Chinese ambassador. ( read original story ...)
Aichi‑Nagoya steps up readiness push
The Organising Committee for the 2026 Asian Para Games held a webinar this week for national committees from across the region, as part of the preparations for the multi-sport event, with 205 days to ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms are now in full bloom in Tokyo
The Japan Meteorological Agency's announcement came three days earlier than average and two days earlier than last year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s hidden nature spots
Ad Paid and Presented by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Immerse yourself in nature and see a completely different side of the capital. ( read original story ...)
Watch: Ito deftly gives Japan late lead against Scotland
Watch Sportscene coverage, listen to Sportsound and follow live text commentary, score updates and match report from Scotland vs Japan, a World Cup warm-up match. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Hints at Possible Tennis Retirement After Miami Open Loss in Round of 64
Osaka had a first-round bye at the Miami Open, so her opening match was in the second round against unseeded Talia Gibson. Osaka lost in straight sets, marking the third time in three tournaments so ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sparks Tennis Retirement Rumors After Miami Open Loss: ‘Rather Just Be a Great Mom’
Naomi Osaka has her family top of mind. The four-time Grand Slam champion, 28, sparked retirement rumors at the 2026 Miami Open during a post-match press conference after she lost to Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan government asks wholesalers to switch to Brent from Dubai pricing, document shows
By Tamiyuki Kihara TOKYO, March 27 (Reuters) - Japan's industry ministry has asked domestic wholesalers to switch to Brent crude oil pricing from the Dubai benchmark when setting gasoline prices, in an attempt to contain price increases, ( read original story ...)
Nagoya marathon cheers propel runner past 34km struggle
They say that in a marathon of 42.195 km, 30 km is run on leg muscles, 10 km on the heart, 2 km on the head, and the final 0.195 km on tears. I thought this old adage might be wrong. On the 8th, while ... ( read original story ...)
Lewis Hamilton steals the show at Yokohama car meet as he rolls up in Ferrari F40
Lewis Hamilton delighted fans in Japan by turning up to a Yokohama car meet in a £4million Ferrari F40 ... ( read original story ...)