The commanding officer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force says an accident investigation committee will be set up to determine the cause of Saturday's fatal crash of two of its helicopters. He also pledged to accelerate search efforts for the missing. ( read original story ...)
12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition
A 12-year-old female Japanese ballet dancer has won the top prize for her age group for classical dance at a major international b ( read original story ...)
Football: Nagoya end Cerezo’s 8-game unbeaten start to J1 season
Kensuke Nagai struck the 82nd-minute winner as Nagoya Grampus ended Cerezo Osaka's eight-game unbeaten start to the J-League first-division season with a 2-1 home win on Sunday. J1 debutant Machida ... ( read original story ...)
The big picture: Gueorgui Pinkhassov’s shadow play in a 90s Tokyo hotel
The Russian Magnum photographer’s work celebrates the abstract side of vision, with a vivid exchange of form, light and pattern ( read original story ...)
Good news! Camera market grows for the first time in 13 years in Japan
All of this is great news, and long overdue. The Japanese market peaked in 2010, when it reached a total of 10.4 million cameras sold, and has been in a steady state of decline ever since. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s remarkable call for American leadership
What stood out last week was the fact that a Japanese leader appeared before Congress and told the United States to act like a global power. ( read original story ...)
Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada wins first place in U.S. ballet contest
Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada won first place on Saturday in the women's pre-competitive age classical division at this year's Youth America Grand Prix international ballet contest in New York. "I want ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Amusement Park Goes Viral on Social Media as ‘The Ultimate Experience’
Ikoma City, situated in the northwestern region of Nara Prefecture in Japan, is a serene retreat approximately a 30-minute drive from Osaka. Although less renowned among Korean travelers, it offers an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Defense Ministry says 2 navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed to have crashed in the Pacific during training
Japan Defense Ministry says 2 navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed to have crashed in the Pacific during training ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Swimmers Informed of Alleged Doping Violations at Tokyo Olympics by China
According to a report from the New York Times, top Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei tested positive for a banned substance prior to the Games. ( read original story ...)
Wishing for surot-free airport sofas like these
Ramon Ang's consortium that will rehabilitate NAIA can learn a lesson or two from Chubu Centrair International Airport's Terminal 2 in Nagoya, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Parks’ Nagoya sweeps Shimane, advances to B.League playoffs
Yamagata Wyverns, meanwhile, succumbed to Fukushima Firebonds, 88-69, at Kokichi Tsuburaya Memorial Arena. Roosevelt Adams did not see action for the playoff-bound Wyverns as they slipped to 30-29 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete despite failed drug tests
Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were cleared to compete after it was found to be caused by contamination. ( read original story ...)
A man was hired to get arrested making Fast And Furious Tokyo Drift
Getting permission to film on Japanese city streets during the Tokyo Drift shoot was complicated, so Universal hired a man to take the fall for Justin Lin ( read original story ...)
Must-Do Tokyo Disney Rides U.S. Visitors Shouldn’t Miss
U.S. Disney parks fan headed to Tokyo Disney Resort? Here are the unique rides & attractions at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea to prioritize. ( read original story ...)
World doping chiefs confirm 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for heart drug before Tokyo Games, accepted tests tainted
Anti-doping body gave athletes permission to compete after accepting Chinese findings that tests had been contaminated. ( read original story ...)