The air forces of France and Japan held their first joint exercise with their pilots on Thursday in the Pacific Ocean with officials saying they have a joint interest in the region. ( read original story ...)
‘Oppenheimer’ reignites debate: Was the U.S. justified in dropping atomic bombs on Japan?
Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, the blockbuster film has added new fuel to a disagreement that's been called “the most controversial issue in American history.” ( read original story ...)
In Japan, which bans dual custody, a table tennis star refuses to hand back her son to her ex
Japan’s once beloved table tennis star Ai Fukuhara is at the center of a child custody feud following the break-up of her marriage to a Taiwanese player, who was also a star in the sport in his country. ( read original story ...)
Yen Rises on Speculation Over Bank of Japan Policy Change
The yen strengthened sharply Thursday before falling back somewhat, reflecting traders’ unease ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting Friday that some think will include a policy change. The widening interest-rate gap between the U. ( read original story ...)
Headless corpse in Hokkaido hotel: Doctor and his daughter bought saw, suitcase
A Japanese doctor and his daughter, who were arrested on Monday (July 24) after a decapitated corpse was found in a Sapporo hotel, had bought a suitcase and a saw before the killing took place, ... ( read original story ...)
The essentials list: Tennis star Naomi Osaka shares her favorite lifestyle products
But even as she welcomes a little girl into the world, Osaka continues to grow her skin care brand, KINLÒ, as well as express her creativity and inspire audiences through her partnerships with brands ... ( read original story ...)
Was the U.S. justified in dropping atomic bombs on Japan?
Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, the new blockbuster Oppenheimer has reignited a debate that's been called “the most controversial issue in American history.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population fell by 800,000 last year as demographic crisis accelerates
Japan’s population crisis is accelerating, with the number of nationals falling by more than 800,000 in the past year – echoing similar trends seen in other East Asian countries. ( read original story ...)
Japan captain Leitch gets three-match ban but clear for World Cup
Japan captain Michael Leitch, who received a red card in their 24-22 defeat by Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup this month, has been handed a three-match ban but will be able to play at the World Cup. ( read original story ...)
Japan to meet North Korea, South Korea face China in World Cup qualifying
Japan were drawn to face North Korea and Syria in Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, while South Korea will face China and Thailand when the second round of the continent's qualifiers kick off in November. ( read original story ...)
The biggest investment opportunity in Japan lies in its second tier companies: portfolio manager
Jamie Halse of Platinum Asset Management sees a 'great fundamental story' in Japan and explains why he thinks more investors should be looking into that market. ( read original story ...)
Isabelle Huppert-Starrer ‘Sidonie au Japan’ Set For Venice Days Launch – Full Lineup
French director Élise Girard’s “Sidonie in Japan” starring Isabelle Huppert as a French writer mourning her husband’s death while on a book tour of Japan, is among titles set to launch ( read original story ...)
Mom and son dead, daughter hurt after fall from Osaka Pref. condo in alleged murder-suicide
A suspected murder-suicide left a woman and her 3-year-old son dead and her 7-year-old daughter injured after they fell from a condomi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda Pharma posts 12% rise in first-quarter profit
Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical said on Thursday its first-quarter profit rose 12% from a year earlier, citing momentum in its growth and the launching of new products. ( read original story ...)
‘Foreigners are disgusting’: Osaka school rapped over response to student’s bullying
OSAKA -- The case of an elementary school student who was abused with racially charged comments from classmates such as "foreigners are disgusting" was recognized as bullying by a third-party ... ( read original story ...)
Hoshoryu’s Nagoya triumph shows enduring power of Mongolian rikishi
Kirishima and Hoshoryu’s promotions to ozeki have shown that the Mongolian era of sumo dominance isn’t close to concluding just yet. ( read original story ...)