Expo 2025 Osaka celebrated China's National Pavilion Day on July 11, with the theme "Brilliant China, Shared Future." During the event, a troupe from Shaanxi province on northwestern China performed ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo moves into full gear to fight heat exhaustion
As the mercury soars in Japan, the World Exposition in Osaka has moved into full gear to beat the summer heat, with firms showcasing their latest cooling technologies while the organizer urges ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolander adds sizes, showcases versatility
Yokohama Tire Corp.'s popular "go anywhere" all-terrain tire is allowing more vehicles to do just that—go anywhere. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reflects on her career after calling out media coverage of Wimbledon loss
Naomi Osaka is embracing a new mindset about her tennis career after criticizing media outlets for their coverage of her emotional third-round Wimbledon exit. Catch up: The four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
PAL revives Manila-Sapporo flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is returning to Japan’s Hokkaido region on a seasonal basis as it will relaunch Manila-Sapporo flights during the winter season in November. In an advisory, PAL ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t miss this UNIQUE cultural experience in Tokyo! 😍 #shorts
Explore Tokyo like never before with this unique cultural experience that you won't want to miss! Dive into the heart of Japan's vibrant capital and uncover hidden gems and traditions that define its ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Onosato to fight Oshoma, Hoshoryu faces Takayasu on opening day
Yokozuna debutant Onosato will contest his maiden bout at the top rank against new komusubi Oshoma, with fellow grand champion Hosho ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Basho shaping up to be another red-hot affair at new venue
With the IG Arena promising a far more pleasant viewing experience, anyone lucky enough to get tickets for the upcoming Nagoya tournament should be in for a treat. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama manhole lid possibly blown off in ‘air hammer phenomenon’
Downpours on Thursday night in Yokohama City, near Tokyo, may have caused a manhole cover to blow off, allowing water to gush out onto streets. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan, US conduct air drill as defence chiefs meet
South Korea, Japan and the United States conducted a joint air drill on Friday involving a U.S. B-52 strategic bomber and fighter jets of the three allies over international waters, the South's ... ( read original story ...)
New Japan ETFs ride governance push with focus on activist, reorganisation targets
A new breed of exchange-traded funds in Japan aims to ride a push for corporate governance and value by buying into companies that are ripe for reform or targets of activist investors. Three new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ministry holds emergency meeting over teachers’ sexual violence against students
In the wake of the revelation that a group of teachers shared secretly filmed images of children via a social media group chat, Japan's educa・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Floods: Tokyo Submerges as Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Flood; Sirens Echo Through Tokyo
Tokyo is in crisis as torrential rainfall batters the Japanese capital, unleashing flash floods and triggering emergency alerts across the city. Flood warning sirens echoed through districts like ... ( read original story ...)
Rising water as rain warning lifted in special ward in Tokyo
Water levels continued to rise in a Tokyo, Japan, ward despite the rain warning being lifted, keeping residents on alert. Footage shows raging floodwaters, with flashes of lightning visible amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges China to stop flying fighter jets too close to Japanese military aircraft
Japan has demanded China stop flying its fighter jets abnormally close to Japanese intelligence-gathering aircraft, which it said was happening repeatedly and could cause a collision. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China take step towards resuming Japanese beef exports to China
Japan's farm ministry said on Friday that an animal health and quarantine agreement with China had come into force, paving the way towards the resumption of Japanese beef exports to China that had ... ( read original story ...)