The party, which is backing Ms. Koike, has held an iron grip on Japan’s Parliament, despite numerous scandals and widespread voter dissatisfaction that is expressed in polls but rarely at the ballot box. Ms. Koike, 71, has been dogged by questions about ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Votes for Governor in a Race That’s Key to PM’s Fortunes
Tokyo voters went to the polls Sunday to elect a governor in a race that poses a test for struggling Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whose ruling party is backing the incumbent over a prominent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries
Japan’s foreign minister has announced a joint project with Cambodia to share knowledge and technology on land mine removal with countries around the world, including Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
“Maybe Jelena Ostapenko?”- Emma Raducanu draws comparisons to Latvian & Naomi Osaka by journalist amid ‘bimodal’ Slam results
The duality of Emma Raducanu's performance in Grand Slams was compared to that of Jelena Ostapenko by tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg. ( read original story ...)
F-15EX, F-35s heading to Japan as part of new Air Force plan
Three dozen new F-15EXs will head to Kadena Air Base in Japan, the Pentagon announced, but it's not clear when that will be. By Nicholas Slayton Posted on Jul 6, 2024 4:46 PM EDT 3 minute read The Air Force finally has a permanent plan to replace the aging ... ( read original story ...)
Preview: Kashima Antlers vs. Consadole Sapporo – prediction, team news, lineups
Japan's most successful club now have the perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways and continue battling for both a top-three finish and their record-extending ninth title as they come up ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. ambassador to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex assaults by military personnel in Okinawa
The U.S. ambassador to Japan expressed regret on Saturday for the handling of two cases of sexual assaults allegedly committed by American military service members stationed in Okinawa. The issue ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Machida see off Nagoya 1-0 to retain J1 lead
Hokuto Shimoda hit the winner as Machida Zelvia edged Nagoya Grampus 1-0 at home on Saturday to move five points clear at the top of the J-League first division. Japan U-23's Paris Olympics-bound ... ( read original story ...)
UAE announces participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan
The UAE Pavilion at Expo announced their participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, which will commence in April 2025 under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. ( read original story ...)
The incredible 2km long road to soar over Tokyo as cars to be pushed underground
This incredible 1.2-mile-long project, when initially completed in 2029, will soar above the city of Tokyo and push cars underground in a move to promote pedestrian-friendly zones and help the capital ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services suspended due to power failure
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were suspended Saturday due to a power failure, Central Japan Railway Co. said. The operator said it is investigating the cause of the power outage. The power failure occurred between Shizuoka ... ( read original story ...)
Diaper change: Japan’s aging society is transforming the baby care business
The world’s population is getting older in what the United Nations calls an “irreversible global trend,” driven by longer lives and smaller families. ( read original story ...)
Mike Ford, who batted .150 for Cincinnati Reds, signs with Japan’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars
M ike Ford, who batted .150 with a home run and 15 strikeouts in 62 plate appearances for the Cincinnati Reds earlier this season, signed Thursday with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion announces its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan
The UAE Pavilion at Expo announced their participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, which will commence in April 2025 under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” The announcement was made through a groundbreaking ceremony held at the UAE Pavilion’s plot on the Expo 2025 Osaka site ( read original story ...)
Nishinomiya man not prosecuted over alleged confinement of school girl at Nagoya Station
Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of a 39-year-old man over the alleged confinement of a high school girl in Nagoya City last month ... ( read original story ...)
How listening for the right buzz keeps mosquitoes from mating with the wrong species
Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have uncovered how the yellow fever mosquito and Asian tiger mosquito distinguish their own species from others. Males from these species listen for the ... ( read original story ...)