The inspection in Wakayama prefecture follows one on Saturday in Osaka, expanding the investigation into the drugmaker's use of 'Beni-Koji' red yeast materials. Osaka-based Kobayashi says it found ... ( read original story ...)
Body shot does it again as Amparo loses to Shigeoka in Japan
Jake Amparo was the recipient of a left straight to the body courtesy of Ginjero Shigeoka, who retained his IBF mini-flyweight title with a second-round knockout of his Filipino challenger Sunday at ... ( read original story ...)
Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout
World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms experts met in China to ease concerns over discharge of treated radioactive water
Japan says its experts have held talks with Chinese counterparts to try to assuage Beijing's concerns over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani’s Arrival Brings Hope and Nostalgia Home to Little Tokyo
For a Los Angeles community contending with gentrification in its historic center and an aging population of cultural standard-bearers, Ohtani’s accession with the Dodgers has been galvanizing. ( read original story ...)
Central Tokyo logs 28.1 C on Sun., record-high temperature for March
Central Tokyo experienced a record-high temperature for March at 28.1 C on Sunday as a high-pressure system brought summer-like heat ... ( read original story ...)
A second Kobayashi Pharma Japan factory inspected over deaths
Health authorities searched a second Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in western Japan on Sunday after the company reported five deaths possibly tied to dietary supplements, an official said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inspects Kobayashi Plant for Second Day Over Toxin Probe
Japanese authorities carried out a second day of inspections at Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.’s factory in Wakayama prefecture over safety concerns about the drugmaker’s health supplements, the ... ( read original story ...)
After Ohtani and Kikuchi, Japan high school toasts latest baseball prodigy
At Hanamaki Higashi High School in Japan’s snowy northern mountains, reminders of distinguished alumni are everywhere. Banners herald Los Angeles Dodgers megastar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays’ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo marks final day of March with record high temperature for month
The mercury in Tokyo hit a March record 25.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning, with the weather giving a boost to those seeking to enjoy the cherry blossoms in parks around the capital. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan handed 3-0 win after North Korea call off World Cup qualifier
Japan have been awarded a 3-0 victory after North Korea called off a World Cup qualifier between the sides that was scheduled to be held in Pyongyang earlier this month, Japan's Football Association ... ( read original story ...)
Spring in Yokohama
Riders on the Yokohama Akai Kutsu bus, crowds of day trippers and passengers on the Holland-America cruise ship Westerdam near the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and Osanbashi Pier enjoy the spring ... ( read original story ...)
How ‘Tokyo Vice’ Captured More of Japan’s Capital City on Camera Than Any TV Show Has Before
From "courtesy gifts" for the locals to avoiding run-ins with the yakuza, the team behind Max's neo-noir hit did whatever it took to secure some of the city's most elusive locations: "The only way to ... ( read original story ...)
Rowland stands by power-saving move that cost him Tokyo E-Prix lead
Oliver Rowland says he “would have probably been swallowed up by more people” had he not backed off on lap 25 of the Tokyo E-Prix, a move that ultimately cost him victory. The Nissan driver ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup 2026 qualifying: Japan awarded forfeit 3-0 win against North Korea by Fifa
Japan have been awarded a 3-0 win after North Korea called off a 2026 World Cup qualifier due to be held in Pyongyang earlier in March. ( read original story ...)
Japan awarded forfeit 3-0 win against North Korea
Japan have been awarded a 3-0 win after North Korea called off a 2026 World Cup qualifier due to be held in Pyongyang earlier in March. ( read original story ...)