SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- Hokkaido's governor approved restarting Japan's newest reactor at the Tomari nuclear power plant on Wednesday, marking a major step for the operator toward its goal of resuming ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido Gov. Announces Approval for Tomari Reactor Restart
Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki on Wednesday announced his approval for the restart of the No. 3 reactor at Hokkaido Electric Power Co.'s Tomari nuclear power plant in the northernmost Japan ... ( read original story ...)
My 5 Favorite Works of Art in Tokyo
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a bustling city that is best discovered at a leisurely pace. ( read original story ...)
Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tensions simmer
Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defense ministry said late Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Tourism Endures Heavy Hit as China-Japan Tension Simmers
Denryu Lin, who runs about 80 vacation rentals in central Osaka, is watching his business evaporate since late November as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalate. ( read original story ...)
Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tie strains
Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said late Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Naomi Osaka Punishes Fan by Making Him Do Push-Ups During Clash with Aryna Sabalenka
After getting much-needed rest, top players have started featuring in exhibition events. Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka clashed in the Garden Cup exhibition event that took place at Madison Square ... ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka have fan sub in for them during match in wild MSG scene: ‘You’re still my queen’
Only in New York. A lucky fan entered the spotlight on Monday night, stepping in to compete for tennis star Aryna Sabalenka during her exhibition match against Naomi Osaka at The Garden Cup at Madison ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka turns down marriage proposal nearly a year after tennis ace’s split from rapper boyfriend Cordae
NAOMI OSAKA has turned down a marriage proposal from a fan, nearly one year after splitting from rapper boyfriend Cordae. The former couple, both 28, were together for six years before parting ... ( read original story ...)
China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in
China and Japan clash over 'dangerous' radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: 23 injured, tsunami warning lifted following 7.6-magnitude temblor
A 7.6-magnitude Japan earthquake injured 23, prompted evacuations, and triggered tsunami warnings before they were lifted. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake triggers strong shaking inside high-rise apartment in Yokohama, Japan
On December 9, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan, @mame_mame_shii shared a video capturing unexpected shaking caused by an earthquake. In the footage, the author is in the living room when sudden tremors begin ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country’s north
Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island ... ( read original story ...)
The largest Hatsune Miku in history is taking over Tokyo on New Year’s Eve
Hatsune Miku is about to take over Tokyo in record-breaking fashion, with the city to debut “the largest Miku in history” during its New Year’s Eve show. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of possible megaquake after powerful earthquake, raising fears of potential 98-foot tsunami
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call. ( read original story ...)
Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34
Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities ... ( read original story ...)