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 ...)
Meitetsu Department Store closes in Nagoya after 71-year run
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 ...)
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 ...)