USA TODAY's soccer experts lock in their picks for Tunisia vs Japan in Saturday's World Cup matchup ... ( read original story ...)
Cabin crew error costs Japan Airlines CEO 30% salary cut — but it’s not new to Japanese corporates
Docking a CEO's salary to show accountability for an employee's mistake is a standard practice in Japanese corporate culture ... ( read original story ...)
Tunisia vs. Japan at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
Tunisia have conceded ten goals in their last two games -- having lost 5-0 to Belgium in their final friendly before the World Cup, before losing 5-1 to Sweden in the tournament opener. With that kind ... ( read original story ...)
Germany, Netherlands, Japan Among Top World Cup Teams In Action On Match Day 10
Among the teams that are in action on Saturday include numerous contender teams, including Germany, the Netherlands and Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan to raise visa fees for first time in nearly 50 years
Japan to raise visa fees for foreign nationals for first time in nearly 50 years - The new fees will apply to applications submitted on or after 1 July ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to enhance global cooperation on AI risks
The draft revision of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan highlights the growing risk of cyberattacks that exploit AI. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo quake plan prioritizes seismic breakers, but adoption remains at only 20%
TOKYO -- The Japanese government released a revised basic plan on June 12 aimed at halving the number of deaths from a major earthquake beneath the To･･･ ( read original story ...)
Japan confronts a growing upskirting crisis among minors
CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports. ( read original story ...)
Tokaido Shinkansen train services resume after person fatally hit
Services on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train resumed after being temporarily halted for about three hours following an incident i ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s arrivals are becoming must-see moments on and off the court
The four-time Grand Slam champion keeps turning walk-ins, match looks and red carpets into part of the show. ( read original story ...)
Fire at Tokyo primary school leaves 10 injured (update)
TOKYO: A fire broke out Friday (June 19) at an elementary school in Tokyo, injuring at least eight pupils and two teachers, authorities said, Kyodo News reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports
TOKYO, June 20 (Reuters) - Japan plans to set a target of about $2.3 trillion in combined public and private investment by 2040 across 17 strategic sectors as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines’ CEO got a pay cut after worker misconduct. That’s not so unusual in Japan.
Japan Airlines CEO Mitsuko Tottori took a pay cut after misconduct by two employees, reflecting a standard practice in Japan's corporate culture. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees rise in rogue repair firms charging exorbitant fees for home emergencies
NAGOYA -- Across Japan, more people are falling victim to rogue contractors who pose as repair specialists for toilets and other household water fixtu･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo primary school fire injures about 10, reports say
A fire that broke out at an elementary school in Tokyo on Friday injured around 10 people, including children, media reports said. Most of the 10 injured suffered from smoke inhalation, Kyodo News reported, ( read original story ...)
Japan Hits Record 25 Annecy 2026 Selections, Unifies MIFA Booths
Japan’s presence at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival marks a recent high-water mark, with 25 Japanese films selected across the festival’s competitive and non-competitive sections – up from 18 last ... ( read original story ...)