Yokohama also returns as the exclusive tire supplier of The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama for the sixth straight year. ( read original story ...)
Bomb threat forces evacuation of U.S Air Force headquarters in Japan
A bomb threat Thursday forced the evacuation of Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo, where authorities searched the regional headquarters of the U.S. Air Force before issuing an all-clear after nothing ... ( read original story ...)
NATO in Indo-Pacific: Tokyo office a no-go for now
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg wants to ramp up the alliance's partnership with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China and Russia. But at least one European ally is not pleased with the plan. Teri Schultz ... ( read original story ...)
Who gets to regulate crypto, anyway?
But outside of the cases, we are seeing a fight about who gets to play sheriff in the crypto world. And the cowboys aren’t just in the cryptocurrency business; some of them have law degrees and work ...
Tokyo X Festival brings Japanese pop culture, history to Houston
Now known as the Tokyo X Festival, this year's event is expected to be even bigger. Taking place June 17-18 at NRG Center, the cultural festival will feature more than 200 vendors and is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
A night at Tokyo Indies
As the so-called 'otaku capital' of Japan, Akihabara in Tokyo has somewhat lost some of the allure it once commanded. ( read original story ...)
Two North Korean Missiles Land In Japan’s Economic Waters: Tokyo Govt Official
Two ballistic missiles fired by North Korea landed in waters within Japan's exclusive economic zone on Thursday, a Tokyo defence ministry official told reporters. ( read original story ...)
Woman in Japan arrested for spraying people with unidentified liquid inside department store restroom
Authorities in Japan have arrested a woman accused of injuring several people, including an 85-year-old, by spraying an irritating liquid at them inside a department store restroom. ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, neighboring nations say
North Korea reportedly fired ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Thursday evening, its latest warning shots to neighboring Japan and South Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor says engagement with global south is key ahead of Indonesia trip
Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday said working with developing countries will be key to solving global issues like climate change, as he prepared to travel to Indonesia on his first state visit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida says he won’t dissolve Diet, ending snap election talk for now
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers his policy speech during the first day of an ordinary session at the lower house of parliament in Tokyo, Japan January 23, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Fi ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, S.Korean security advisers discuss N.Korea, China seas -White House
National security advisers for the United States, Japan and South Korea on Thursday discussed maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait and coordination over the East China and South China Seas, the ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea test fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, South Korea says
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Kim Jong Un's military had fire 2 short-range missiles into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Chicago woman who went missing while traveling in Japan has been found, family says
We’re grateful for every email, call, and share and are now focused on bringing her home safely,” Kandace Schipper's sister Nicole Willea said. ( read original story ...)
Japan negotiates on artillery shells for Ukraine – WSJ
Japan has been negotiating the supply of artillery shells to the US to increase its stockpile for Ukraine, as Tokyo seeks a workaround to help Kyiv in its counteroffensive despite restrictions on arms ... ( read original story ...)
Surfer Jordy Smith qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics after Tokyo injury heartbreak
After South African surfer Jordy Smith missed out on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a knee injury, he secured his place at the 2024 Games in Paris through the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador. ( read original story ...)