The closure is part of a redevelopment plan for the Nagoya Station area, led by the department store operator's parent company, Nagoya Railroad. ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Samurai Japan comes back to beat Dragons 7-3 in WBC warm-up
Shugo Maki and Shota Morishita delivered solo home runs for Samurai Japan in a 7-3 comeback win over the Chunichi Dragons on Saturda ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to Lionel Messi, elite athlete investors redefining wealth
From Lionel Messi to Naomi Osaka, elite athlete investors are turning championships into equity and redefining wealth beyond contracts. ( read original story ...)
Japan FM Motegi vows diplomatic efforts to help calm Iran situation
Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu says Japan will make all necessary diplomatic efforts in coordination with the international community to help calm the situation involving Iran. ( read original story ...)
A 7-month-old primate from Japan is going viral. Here’s what to know about Punch the monkey
A baby monkey in Japan that was abandoned by his mother has gone viral on social media after zookeepers started sharing photos of him. Punch, a seven-month-old macaque, was born at Ichikawa City Zoo ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto taxes updated, BTC stuck below $70K: Month in charts
Crypto ATMs worldwide are returning to 2022 levels as some operators add ID requirements, Bitcoin meanwhile tested the $70,000 mark in February.
NJPW sets date for New Japan Cup winner’s IWGP World title match
New Japan Pro Wrestling has made Yota Tsuji’s next defense of the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship official. ( read original story ...)
BOJ governor says Trump tariffs likely limited for Japan
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff measures are unlikely to deal a major blow to Japan's economy. ( read original story ...)
Where to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026: Channel, live stream, start time, route, prize money, past winners and more
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Tokyo Marathon, including TV channel and streaming options for the World Major. ( read original story ...)
Meitetsu Department Store Closes in Nagoya after 71-Yr Run
The main store of Meitetsu Department Store Co., a landmark at Nagoya Station in central Japan for over 71 years, closed permanently on Saturday. The closure is part of a redevelopment plan for the Na ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to prepare for any risks over strikes on Iran
According to the Foreign Ministry, about 200 Japanese nationals are in Iran, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported so far. ( read original story ...)
Padres reliever Yuki Matsui (groin strain) out of WBC for Japan; Opening Day status unknown
Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status for San Diego’s season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. ( read original story ...)
Does Japan still occupy the innovation hot seat?
Once an emblem of idiosyncratic novelty, high-tech toilets are now the global gold standard. But pushing back the creative frontier is getting harder ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Begins Preparing With Team Japan for World Baseball Classic
Photos and video of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani joining Team Japan before the WBC begins. ( read original story ...)
Fans — and opponents — watch in awe as Shohei Ohtani takes pregame batting practice in Nagoya
When Shohei Ohtani is around, he is the main event. On Friday night in Nagoya, Samurai Japan -- Japan's national team -- had an exhibition game against NPB's Chunichi Dragons. This was before the ... ( read original story ...)
Video of girl being shoved in Japan sparks online outrage
A social media video that shows a woman pushing a girl at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing has sparked online outrage and speculations. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports. ( read original story ...)