A Chinese takeover of Taiwan would make the threat to Japanese territory more acute, said Yuki Tatsumi, senior director at the U.S.-based Institute for Indo-Pacific Security. “Japan will no longer ... ( read original story ...)
Agoda Releases Ranking of Japan’s Most Popular Domestic Winter Travel Destinations
Digital travel platform Agoda, operated by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquartered in Singapore, CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), today announced the top five domestic destinations in Japan gaining booking ... ( read original story ...)
5-year-old boy dies after being trapped in ski lift at resort in Hokkaido
A 5-year-old boy died after his right arm became trapped in a moving walkway at a resort in northern Japan on Sunday, local authori ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka updates fans on fitness ahead of Australian Open
The famous tennis player is currently in Perth and is aware of how important the start of the season will be for her. ( read original story ...)
New Toyota RAV4 Is Already Getting the Tokyo Auto Salon Treatment
Three distinct Toyota RAV4 concepts will be shown off during the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon Show – and they're made by one of Toyota's subsidiaries in Japan. ( read original story ...)
5-year-old boy trapped in ski lift at resort in Hokkaido
A 5-year-old boy was left unconscious after his right arm became trapped in a ski lift at a resort in northern Japan on Sunday, loc ... ( read original story ...)
100 Japanese cars from 1980s-90s ‘Rad Era’ go on show at Toyota museum
Iconic Japanese cars from the 1980s and 1990s, many of which have cult followings at home and abroad, were driven through the ground ... ( read original story ...)
Move over, Tokyo — the world has a new biggest city
Jakarta and its sprawling environs’ 42mn inhabitants are now the most populous conurbation, according to the UN ... ( read original story ...)
Ehime police officer admits breaking Hideyoshi statue neck while drunk in Nagoya
A serving police officer has been identified as a suspect in a case where a statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a landmark of a shopping district in Nagoya, Japan, was found with its neck broken. ( read original story ...)
Stabbing spree, chemical attack at Japan factory injures 15
A 38-year-old male suspect is in custody following an alleged stabbing spree and chemical attack at a Yokohama Rubber Co. tire factory in central Japan. ( read original story ...)
A massive crash on a highway in Japan kills 2 people and injures 26 as the holiday season starts
A massive crash involving 67 vehicles in snowy weather has killed two people and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Suspect in custody after stabbing attack in Japan leaves 15 injured
A suspect is in custody after a stabbing and chemical attack left 15 injured at a tire factory in central Japan. The suspect, 38, allegedly stabbed eight people and wounded seven others using bleach on Friday at a Yokohama Rubber Co. facility in Mishima, officials said, according to Fox News. ( read original story ...)
Study In Japan For Free: MEXT Scholarship Covers Fees, Flights, Living Costs
MEXT scholars get the opportunity to study at some of Japan's leading universities, many of which are consistently ranked among the world's top institutions. ( read original story ...)
Chinese nuclear experts believe Japan could build nuclear weapons in less than 3 years
Late US statesman Henry Kissinger’s dire warning about Tokyo aiming to become a nuclear power by 2028 is being re-examined by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Burning questions: Will Naomi Osaka return to Grand Slam glory in 2026?
Will Naomi Osaka return to the Top 10? Is Victoria Mboko already a Grand Slam contender? Who's the most dangerous player outside the Top 50? We answer all this and more in our second installment of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka skips New Year at home, touches down early for United Cup in Perth to kickstart 2026 season
Naomi Osaka, steering clear of New Year celebrations at home, has arrived in Perth, Australia, for the 2026 United Cup. ( read original story ...)