Resurgent Japan military 'can stand toe to toe with anybody'

Kyle Mizokami, editor of the Japan Security Watch blog and a contributor to US Naval Institute News, says it is Japan's alliance with the US that makes it such a formidable power in 2016. "The United States and Japan are the two closest military powers in ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's defense chief says alliance with US will endure

She noted that Japan is the only country in the world to have experienced the horrors of nuclear war. Inada spoke at a joint news conference Wednesday with U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter. The Pentagon chief noted that the meeting was taking place on the ... ( read original story ...)

IOC approves venues for 5 new sports in 2020 Tokyo Games

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Yokohama Stadium will host the baseball and softball competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Yokohama was among the venues approved Wednesday by the IOC executive board for the five new sports on the Tokyo program, along with ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo City

Sapporo is the largest city in the northernmost main island of Hokkaido, with a population of 1.9 million. The city is a popular destination for Japanese and international travelers alike, who flock to the city for uniquely local cultural events such as ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese leader Abe won't apologize at Pearl Harbor

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won't apologize for Japan's attack when he visits the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor later this month, the government spokesman said Tuesday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that "the purpose of the upcoming ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire Philippines Celebrates 20 Years

The Yokohama Rubber Co. is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its passenger car tire manufacturing and sales subsidiary Yokohama Tire Philippines Inc. (YTPI). In celebration of 20 years, YTPI invited employees, Yokohama leadership and local government ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese leader Abe to visit Pearl Harbor with Obama

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he will visit Pearl Harbor with U.S. President Barack Obama at the end of this month, becoming the first leader of his country to go to the U.S. Naval base in Hawaii that Japan attacked in 1941, propelling the ... ( read original story ...)

Beer maker Sapporo to open nursery in Tokyo HQ

Sapporo Holdings Ltd. plans to open a nursery at its headquarters building in central Tokyo on April 1 next year, an official of the company said. The move is designed to help female employees on child care leave return to work by providing them with a ... ( read original story ...)