Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. today announced the reopening of Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo, a hotel in the heart of Sapporo, on February 1, 2026, following a ... ( read original story ...)
Plan drafted to facilitate post-quake administrative work in greater Tokyo area
The Japanese government has drafted a plan that calls for local civil servants nationwide to promptly start supporting administrative workers in the greater Tokyo area, if a huge earthquake strikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces growth risks, slower BOJ rate hikes from Iran conflict
Japan faces risks of low growth and high inflation if a prolonged Middle East conflict keeps oil prices elevated and hits the import-reliant economy, analysts say, complicating the central bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity hits near 4-year high in February, PMI shows
TOKYO, March 2 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity accelerated in February to its fastest pace in almost four years, as robust demand led to sharp increases in output, new orders and employment ... ( read original story ...)
United in faith at small mosque in Osaka
FAR from home, a Malaysian student leads terawih prayers in a modest Osaka, Japan mosque, where Muslims are few but faith runs deep, Sinar Ahad reported. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Goes Viral After Wild Fan Reaction in Japan
If you ever wondered how popular Shohei Ohtani is in his home country of Japan, a new viral video will show you. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon 2026: Brigid Kosgei sets record in women’s race, Tadese Takele wins men’s race for 2nd straight year
Ethiopia's Tadese Takele won the Tokyo Marathon men's elite race for the second consecutive year on Sunday. Takele, 23, finished with a time of 2:03:37, just beating out Kenya's Geoffrey Toroitich ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese rivals spur Feng Peiyou to break He Jie’s Chinese record at Tokyo Marathon
China runner was 11th in year’s first major race, with a time that crushed the previous mark of 2:06:57 set at Wuxi Marathon in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon 2026: Tadese Takele wins men’s race for 2nd straight year, Brigid Kosgei sets record in women’s race
Kosgei's time of 2:14:29 set a course record, beating Kebede's 2:15:55 set in 2024. Kosgei did not match her personal best and world record time of 2:14:04, set at the 2019 Chicago Marathon, but ... ( read original story ...)
Firms in Japan begin full-fledged hiring push for student recruits
Companies operating in Japan are promoting their strengths to appeal to potential recruits who will graduate from universities and other schools in the spring of next year. ( read original story ...)
Kosgei runs Asian all-comers’ record, Takele retains title in Tokyo
Brigid Kosgei set an Asian all-comers' record of 2:14:29 while Tadese Takele retained his title at the Tokyo Marathon ... ( read original story ...)
Brigid Kosgei Blitzes a Course Record to Win Her Second Tokyo Marathon
Tadese Takele won the men’s race in a thrilling sprint finish. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya court hands man life term over ’23 murder
A court here last week sentenced a 40-year-old man a life-in-prison term over the murder and robbery of a second man in the town of Agui more than two years ago ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over deaths of an elderly couple in Osaka
The Osaka Prefectural Police arrested a 50-year-old man of the city of Higashiosaka in Osaka Prefecture on Saturday following the deaths of a couple in an apartment. Police received an emergency call ... ( read original story ...)
Kosgei runs course record, Takele retains title in Tokyo
Brigid Kosgei set a Japanese all-comers' record of 2:14:29 while Tadese Takele retained his title at the Tokyo Marathon ... ( read original story ...)
Results from the 2026 Tokyo Marathon
The World Marathon Major circuit kicked off in Japan’s capital city. ( read original story ...)