A Hongkonger has been beaten on the head with a beer bottle while visiting Sapporo, prompting the Chinese consulate in the Japanese city to again warn against travel to the country amid frayed ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi, reelected as Japan’s leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan Leads in a Tight Race for the Women’s Figure Skating Podium
Three Japanese skaters are in position to earn medals heading into the final ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sweep? Petrosian podium? Women’s skating in grand finale
With the International Skating Union raising the minimum age for figure skating competitors from 15 to 17, it seemed like the era of Olympic child champions might be over. Ami Nakai had other ideas. ( read original story ...)
Japan tourist arrivals mark first fall in four years as Chinese visitors stay away
The drop was driven largely by a 61% fall in arrivals from China, which has been urging its citizens to avoid travel to Japan to protest comments by the prime minister about Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Are Yokohama Tires Better Than Goodyear? What Consumer Reports Data Says
Both Yokohama and Goodyear are well-known tire brands, but testing by Consumer Reports uncovers performance gaps worth considering before you buy. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama announced as site of new Ericsson Japan R&D Center
Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) new telecom innovation R&D Center in Japan, announced in May 2025 as part of ongoing investment initiatives, will be located in Yokohama, south of the capital Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
3 men briefly buried under snow in northern Japan, 1 unconscious
Three men were buried under snow in northern Japan on Wednesday before being rescued, with one of them, likely in his 60s, unconsci ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Coast Guard keeps Tokyo Bay safe, five minutes at a time
At the Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center, four teams of 20 marine traffic controllers monitor the hundreds of vessels that traverse Tokyo Bay. ( read original story ...)
Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects
The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Takaichi reelected as Japan’s prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been reappointed by Parliament after last week's landslide election win that gave her a strong public mandate. ( read original story ...)
Alone in Japan by Tom Feiling — a country in crisis
In 2040, just a decade and a half from now, the list of 10 most populous countries in the world is likely to include Nigeria, Pakistan and Indonesia. Missing will be one country that has been a ... ( read original story ...)
Ericsson to set-up new Japan R&D centre in Yokohama, to hire 300 engineers for 5G, Open RAN
Ericsson announces a new research and development center in Yokohama, Japan, focusing on 5G and Open RAN technologies, with plans to hire 300 engineers by 2026, boosting local economy and innovation. ( read original story ...)
ZeroBaseOne to wrap up 150,000-fan world tour with two encore concerts in Japan
K-pop boy band ZeroBaseOne will hold encore concerts in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday and Friday as it winds down its world tour and prepares to continue as a five-member group. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ami Nakai surges into Olympic lead after short program as US struggles at the Winter Games
MILAN (AP) — Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the “Blade Angels” on Tuesday night. Nakai rode her opening triple axel to a career-best 78.71 points in ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan seal ‘massive’ trade deal; Tokyo to invest $550 billion in America; key details of the pact
President Trump announced a "MASSIVE Trade Deal with Japan," unveiling $36 billion in Japanese investment for US projects. These initiatives, focusing on energy, power generation, and advanced ... ( read original story ...)