Imagine one day being suddenly accused of a crime you know nothing about. This was the reality for a man in his 70s living in Sapporo's Chu ... ( read original story ...)
68-year-old man arrested for assaulting taxi driver in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a taxi driver in his 40s after they got into a dispute over the fare. According to police, the incident occurred ... ( read original story ...)
Earth’s Oceans Were Once Green—And They Might Be Turning Green Again
For most of human history, Earth has been known as the “Pale Blue Dot,” a term popularized by astronomer Carl Sagan when referring to the iconic 1990 image taken by Voyager 1. But for billions of ... ( read original story ...)
Esports titles confirmed for Aichi-Nagoya
From a mere exhibition pastime to a medal-winning discipline, esports established itself at the Asian Games, and the 2026 edition will feature some ... ( read original story ...)
11 e-sports golds up for grabs at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) unveiled on Saturday the list of 11 e-sports events that will be featured in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
Man served fresh warrant over murder, robbery in Osaka Prefecture
The suspect, Hiroto Oki, 28, has remained silent over the murder and robbery allegations, according to the Osaka Prefectural Police. ( read original story ...)
Eleven e-sports golds up for grab at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
This marks the continuation of e-sports' growing presence at the Asian Games. First introduced as a demonstration sport during the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang in 2018, e-sports was ... ( read original story ...)
I moved back to the US after 1 year abroad in Japan. My American career is more lucrative, but life is better in Japan.
Ben Gran lived in Japan for a year teaching English. More than 20 years later, he still vividly remembers the experience and what it taught him. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote ... ( read original story ...)
Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses
"Over time, you will likely see Berkshire's ownership of all five increase somewhat," Buffett said in his annual letter to shareholders. The Japanese names in Berkshire's portfolio are Itochu, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks his 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII to the young
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote und ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chubu Airport turns 20, struggles to recover inbound passengers
Boosting international operations is a priority for Japan's Chubu Airport which celebrated its 20th anniversary on Feb. 17. Although the airport in central Japan's Aichi prefecture has been focused on ... ( read original story ...)
Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility
Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportation. ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett says US should ‘spend wisely’, plans to increase investment in Japan
The 94-year-old Buffett also acknowledged his advanced age in his annual letter, telling shareholders he now uses a cane and will spend less time fielding their questions at Berkshire's annual meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Chubu Centrair airport operator launches new runway construction
The operator of Chubu Centrair International Airport in central Japan held a ceremony Saturday to launch the construction of a new r ... ( read original story ...)
‘I’m patiently impatient’: Naomi Osaka won’t let injury derail her plans for greatness
Naomi Osaka might have suffered a tournament ending abdominal injury - but she isn’t letting that derail her future plans. ( read original story ...)