Joe Rogan is being accused of not letting a legendary athlete appear on his podcast. The longtime MMA analyst and comedian hosts "The Joe Rogan Experience," which is arguably the biggest podcast in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan high court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The Nagoya High Court on Friday became the fourth high court in Japan to rule the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but upheld a lower ... ( read original story ...)
Hirooki Goto To Defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title Against Yuji Nagata At On March 15
Hirooki Goto will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Yuji Nagata on March 15. The event will take place on part of the NJPW New Japan Cup tour. Nagata to challenge for IWGP World title ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks tumble in morning on U.S. tariff uncertainty, firmer yen
Tokyo stocks dropped sharply Friday morning, weighed down by Wall Street declines on concern about U.S. tariff policies and selling of export-related auto issues due to the firmer yen. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya High Court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional
A Japanese high court ruled Friday that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional but rejecte ... ( read original story ...)
‘Eerie’ sky, charred bodies: 80 years since Tokyo WWII firestorm
On her sixth birthday 80 years ago, Shizuko Nishio clung to her mother as US B-29 bombers started a firestorm that turned humans to ash and Tokyo into a wasteland. Nishio, now about to turn 86, was ... ( read original story ...)
Famous Tokyo’s Asakusa shopping arcade gets 1st roof replacement in 80 years
The Nakamise shopping arcade, a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo's Asakusa, is nearing the completion of its first roof replacemen ... ( read original story ...)
Man in 1986 Japan murder case set to be acquitted as hearing ends
A man who served a seven-year sentence for the 1986 murder of a 15-year-old girl in central Japan is almost certain to be acquitte ... ( read original story ...)
Chepkirui targets Nagoya triumph
Sheila Chepkirui is hopeful of securing another major victory on the roads when she competes at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tax inspector nabbed for alleged indecent act on woman after hiding in station restroom
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly hiding in a women's restroom at a Tokyo subway station and performing an indecent act on a ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka calls Indian Wells loss to Camila Osorio the worst match she has ever played
Naomi Osaka showed that she is on the road to recovery from the abdominal injury that forced her out of the Australian Open in January, but getting sharp and match tough is going to take a little more ... ( read original story ...)
Street in Tokyo Officially Renamed “Animate Street” for Largest Anime Store
Ikebukuro is embracing its anime identity more and more each year, and now has a street named for its biggest anime shop. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest union group sees biggest wage hike demand in over 30 years
Japan's largest labour union umbrella group is seeing its member unions demand the biggest salary increase in over 30 years as both the government and central bank look for signs of sustainable wage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s spectacular bike ride through six remote islands
The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as one of the world's most incredible bike journeys. ( read original story ...)
Plea for women’s toilets at Japan’s Osaka Expo building site: ‘risk of bladder rupture’
Osaka Kansai bills itself as the “People’s Living Lab – a laboratory for a future society” and challenges the world to imagine a more sustainable future. But news reports seem to suggest it is not ensuring a sustainable present for the women working on its construction site, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest union group demands biggest wage hike in over 30 years
Japan's largest labour union group is seeking the biggest salary hike for its workers in over 30 years as both the government and central bank look for signs of sustainable wage growth to drive the ... ( read original story ...)