JAPAN: Kintetsu Railway has put into service the first of its Series 1A EMUs, which are being supplied by Kinki Sharyo to replace older units that have been in traffic for up to 40 years. ( read original story ...)
LDP, Nippon Ishin battle each other in Osaka Prefecture races
OSAKA--The two ruling coalition partners have set up unusual showdowns across all 19 Lower House constituencies in Osaka Prefecture, the home turf of Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party). ( read original story ...)
Japan town to cast votes for most popular seafood on same day as election
As Japan gears up for an election that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will give her a public mandate, a town on the northernmo ... ( read original story ...)
World-first room-temperature RTD looks to safely deliver terahertz wireless communication
Terahertz wireless has long sounded like the next big leap; fast enough to move huge amounts of data with less delay. Yet the hardware has struggled to keep up. A key part, the resonant tunnel diode, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Supplies Advan Sport ZPS Run-Flat as OE on Toyota GR Yaris
Yokohama Rubber supplies ADVAN Sport ZPS as OE for the GR Yaris in the Middle East, with run-flat specifications and OE size details. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea’s tense moment goes viral as athletes get annoyed with each other mid-match
What should have been a routine post-match handshake instead turned into a brief but viral moment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Record snowfall leaves cars stuck in downtown Sapporo
A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, dumping a record 54 cm of snow on Sapporo — the highest January total ever recorded in 24 hours. The following day, a video captured people ... ( read original story ...)
Snowbound: Travelers Stranded in Sapporo and New Chitose Airport
This month, Sapporo and New Chitose Airport faced significant disruptions due to a series of snowstorms, leaving thousands stranded. In this article, we will explore the impact of these weather events ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court again convicts man of role in daughter’s beheading murder case
A Japanese high court on Tuesday sentenced a 62-year-old man to one year in prison, suspended for three years, in connection with a ... ( read original story ...)
This garage in Nagoya takes regular Japanese cars and turns them into classics
Fancy an icon but short a few million? There’s a garage in Japan that could well be the answer to your dreams ... ( read original story ...)
Russia and China ramp up military surveillance against Japan
Russia and China have regularly dispatched forces to waters and airspace around Japanese territory. ( read original story ...)
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO/BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan, but distanced herself ... ( read original story ...)
Drills held at Tokyo shrine on fire prevention day
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Fire Department held evacuation guidance and fire extinguishing drills at a shrine here on Jan. 26, Fire Prevention Day for Cultura･･･ ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘still processing’ withdrawing from Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is getting vulnerable about leaving the Australian Open due to suffering from abdominal pain before her match. ( read original story ...)
Long lines form at JR Sapporo Station after train services suspended in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
On January 25, 2026, in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, @rai_chee shared a video showing long queues at JR Sapporo Station following major service disruptions caused by heavy snowfall. In the video, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader faces balancing act on yen ahead of election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi kicks off her election campaign with an overriding goal: Get past the Feb. 8 vote without markets blowing up. ( read original story ...)