Bobby Ray Parks had a fantastic opening week in the Japan B. League for his squad, the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, and it wasn’t surprising at all. ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to fill Asia’s $40tn energy funding gap in China’s stead
Japan is ready to exploit a sharp decline in China’s overseas lending by helping Asia-Pacific countries address the $40tn cost of combating climate change. Asia accounts for roughly half of global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t rule out counterattack capabilities to strengthen defence, minister says
Japan won't rule out any options, including counterattack capabilities, as it looks to strengthen its defences in the face of repeated missile launches from North Korea, Defence Minister Yasukazu ... ( read original story ...)
N. Korea fires ballistic missile that flew over Japan
North Korea on Tuesday fired a ballistic missile over Japan, its neighbors said, escalating tests of weapons designed to strike key targets in regional U.S. allies amid stalled nuclear diplomacy. ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires apparent ballistic missile over Japan: Ministry of Defense
North Korea has fired what appears to be a ballistic missile over Japan, the country's Ministry of Defense said Monday. The apparent ballistic missile was launched at 7:22 a.m. local time and passed ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires missile over Japan, some residents warned to take cover
North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years on Tuesday, prompting a warning for residents to take cover and a temporary suspension of train operations in northern ... ( read original story ...)
Bach cancels Tokyo trip in another blow to Sapporo’s 2030 Winter Olympics bid
Sapporo's bid to stage the 2030 Winter Olympics has been dealt with a blow after International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach cancelled his ... ( read original story ...)
Hot summer nights bad for health: Climate change causes hotter nights, reducing sleep quality
A survey of residents from the city of Nagoya in central Japan has provided evidence of the negative impact of warmer nighttime summer temperatures on population health. In total, more than 1,200 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 venue to be used for equestrian at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Executive Board has approved a request from the Organising Committee for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games for equestrian events to be staged at the venue used at the ... ( read original story ...)
Hot summer nights bad for health
A survey of residents from the city of Nagoya in central Japan has provided evidence of the negative impact of warmer nighttime summer temperatures on population health. In total, more than 1,200 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cut-price sushi chains wrestle with scandal and a weaker yen
Shares in one of Japan’s “Big Four” chains of cut-price sushi collapsed on Monday, as investors digested a scandal involving a jailed chief executive, industrial espionage, the weak yen and the price ... ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out next to Sapporo’s landmark ‘red brick’ building
SAPPORO--A fire has damaged part of a temporary observation center that stands next to the former Hokkaido government office building, a landmark beloved by locals for its attractive design. ( read original story ...)
SIA Group adds Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan flights to meet ‘buoyant demand’
Group is adding flights to key destinations in East Asia including Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan as entry requirements ease and ... ( read original story ...)
Premier Kishida Wants Japan to Take Advantage of Weak Yen
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he would strengthen the economy in a way that makes the most of the weak yen, including encouraging the building of chip and battery factories as well as ... ( read original story ...)
‘What was I given?’: Patient left wondering after Tokyo doctor fakes COVID shots
A woman who was given what was described by her doctor as "COVID-19 vaccine" is left worried about her health after the Tokyo physician, charged with fraud involving COVID-19 vaccination commission ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo skyscraper’s observation deck crowded on last day before renovations
The observation deck was crowded at the Sunshine 60 skyscraper near Tokyo’s JR Ikebukuro Station on Sunday, the last day before the floor was to close for renovations. Since the ... ( read original story ...)