Join me at Nissan HQ in Yokohama for the final farewell to the GT-R. Witness the emotional send-off, explore the legacy of this legendary Japanese performance car, and see why the GT-R will always be ... ( read original story ...)
New tennis exhibition, The Atlanta Cup, features Naomi Osaka, Ben Shelton
A retired ad exec is funding a new tennis exhibition at Gas South Arena on Saturday featuring Naomi Osaka, Ben Shelton, Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios. ( read original story ...)
‘Nothing else looks like them’: Saving Japan’s exceptionally rare ‘snow monsters’
For Taniai, protecting the Juhyo means passing their legacy to the next generation. "They are called snow monsters because nothing else looks like them," she says. "I want the world to see them, and ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan’s efforts to wean itself off Chinese rare earths
Last month Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s prime minister, said that an invasion of Taiwan could cross the threshold that requires a military response by Japan. That triggered an uproar from China, which cut ... ( read original story ...)
How to watch Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn lead deep U.S. contingent at the 2025 Grand Prix Final
The ISU Grand Prix Final of Figure Skating begins Thursday in Nagoya, Japan, offering a first glimpse of the sport's top athletes facing off ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers Season 4 Release Date Estimate, News & Updates
The Tokyo Revengers Season 4 release date is highly anticipated, and fans are eager for updates on the next chapter of the hit anime series. Based on Ken Wakui’s popular manga and produced by Liden ... ( read original story ...)
Chaos as ‘Arashi’ pop group’s Sapporo concerts conflict with univ. entrance exam dates
Students and other applicants sitting university entrance exams in north Japan next year are likely to have difficulty securing flights and hotel acco・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya murder suspect told police she wanted child-rearing struggles known: sources
A woman suspected of murdering the wife of her former schoolmate has told police that she wanted the victim's husband to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi awarded catchphrase of the year for her ‘work, work, work’ mantra
The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year, recognizing the effort Japan's first female leader ... ( read original story ...)
Myaku-Myaku pushes Osaka Expo’s economic impact up to estimated ¥3 trillion
The figure surpassed last year’s projection of ¥2.75 trillion, thanks to the popularity of goods featuring the expo’s official mascot Myaku-Myaku, according to a survey. ( read original story ...)
Jose Ruiz Signs With NPB’s Yokohama BayStars
Former Phillies and Braves relief pitcher José Ruiz is headed to Japan. Find out more about the deal at MLB Trade Rumors. ( read original story ...)
Former Phillies reliever reportedly signs with NPB’s BayStars to replace Trevor Bauer
"The Yokohama DeNA BayStars of NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) have signed former Phillies reliever Jose Ruiz for the 2026 season." Phillies Tailgate reported on Twitter/X, "Jose Ruiz replaces ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ranks among the world’s top city brands for tourism
That much is proven by Tokyo’s ranking in brand consultancy Saffron’s City Brand Barometer 2025 – Tourism Edition, which explores top destinations around the globe that best deliver on what they ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country. ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo’s economic impact estimated at 3 trillion yen: think tank
The World Exposition in Osaka is estimated to have generated an economic ripple effect of 3.05 trillion yen ($19.6 billion), sowing t ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s new prime minister is jolting markets
Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as Japan’s first female prime minister a little over a month ago, and she’s already making waves in the East and West. The first priority for the people of Japan is if her ... ( read original story ...)