Japan's cherry blossom season has become a victim of its own popularity. Fujiyoshida canceled its popular Cherry Blossom Festival citing overtourism as the main reason. ( read original story ...)
Japan detains Chinese fishing boat and its captain amid escalating tension
Although Japan has detained fishing boats from South Korea and Taiwan, this is the first case involving a Chinese vessel since 2022 ( read original story ...)
Japan captures Chinese boat off coast of Nagasaki, detains captain
Japanese authorities said Friday that they seized a Chinese fishing boat off the Nagasaki coast after its captain refused to stop for an inspection. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka doesn’t hold back while responding to criticism over grunting in tennis
Naomi Osaka has not played since pulling out of the Australian Open, but that has not stopped her from joining in on some of tennis’ more divisive debates. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Dawn: Seven Films at Berlin Signal Industry Renaissance as Box Office Hits Record High
Japan is mounting its strongest presence at the Berlin Film Festival in years, with seven films across sections. ( read original story ...)
Beijing and Tokyo in new maritime stand-off after Japan seizes Chinese boat, holds captain
Beijing urges Tokyo to protect Chinese crew members’ rights after incident off southwestern Nagasaki prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Sakura Sake Tour Episode 5 Photo Gallery: Tokyo Streets & Osaka’s Secret Spot
Hopefully you've seen the video and Josh Zickert's much more detailed write up of this dual mission in the streets of Tokyo and on down to Osaka to one of Japan's most elusive spots (some say it looks ... ( read original story ...)
NTT West launches real-time information system for Nagoya’s SRT service
NTT West has launched a smart information function for Nagoya City's new surface public transport system, Smart Roadway Transit (SRT), providing real-time operational data and local information to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Detains a Chinese Boat and Its Captain Amid Rift With Beijing
The seizure of the trawler, which Japan said was sailing in its waters in the East China Sea, is likely to add to tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Reito 1Q Net Y1.21B Vs Net Y134.00M
Japan 1st Quarter Ended December 31 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y33.33 bln Y33.76 bln Operating Profit Y2.19 bln Y1.81 bln Pretax Profit Y2.09 bln Y850.00 mln Net Profit Y1.21 bln Y134.00 mln Per share ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing
The fishing boat tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection inside Japan's territorial waters, authorities say. ( read original story ...)
Japan to accelerate talks with US for first deals under trade package
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan has agreed with the United States to accelerate talks on the first batch of deals under Japan's $550-billion investment package as some issues still need to be worked out, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo noodle shop serves bear meat soba, udon amid Japan’s surge in wild encounters
Matsuishi — a standing noodle bar a short walk from Takadanobaba Station on the Yamanote Line circling the city — is offering soba and udon topped with chunks of Hokkaido brown bear loin and shoulder ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolandar X-CV Named OE on 2026 Subaru Solterra BEV
Yokohama Rubber said it has begun supplying its Geolandar X-CV tires as original equipment for Subaru’s new 2026 Solterra SUV BEV. ( read original story ...)
Pirelli Replaces Yokohama as Carrera Cup NA Tire Supplier
Pirelli will replace Yokohama as the tire supplier of Porsche Carrera Cup North America, it has been announced. ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka message Lindsey Vonn after her successful surgery
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are among the sports stars to have sent messages of support to skiing legend Lindsey Vonn. Vonn’s Winter Olympics dream is over after she crashed in Milano Cortina, where ... ( read original story ...)