The Japanese island of Hokkaido is known as a world-famous winter sports venue. Here's where to stay in Sapporo for a fabulous trip. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka backs Victoria Azarenka over calls for WTA Tour maternity pay – ‘It would be life-changing’
Naomi Osaka said it would be “life-changing” for female players on the WTA tour to receive maternity pay. The 26-year-old recently returned to the professional tennis circuit after giving birth to her ... ( read original story ...)
Scandal and poor starts have sumo in a rut in Osaka
With a reputation for producing surprise champions and upset victories, the Osaka sumo tournament has long been known as the "areru haru basho" or "stormy spring meet." This year, however, rather than ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, we have a problem: Rocket explodes after take-off, turning launchpad into giant fireball as start-up attempts to be Japan’s first private firm to put a satellite into orbit
Tokyo-based Space One's 18-metre (60-foot) Kairos rocket blasted off in the coastal Wakayama region of western Japan, carrying a small government test satellite. But around five seconds later, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court orders handover of ex-Aum cult leader remains to second daughter
A court in Tokyo has ordered the state to hand over the remains of the late Aum Shinrikyo cult leader Asahara Shoko to his second daughter. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after robbery attempt at Mizuho Tokyo bank branch
Kazuto Inaba, a resident of Tokyo’s Edogawa Ward, was arrested red-handed shortly after noon and has already confessed to the crime, citing financial difficulties. There were other customers at the ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for attempted bank robbery in Tokyo
Police in Tokyo have arrested a 57-year-old man on on suspicion of attempting to rob a bank. The incident occurred at a round 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Mizuho Bank branch near JR Kameido Station in ... ( read original story ...)
2024 Tour de Hokkaido canceled over death of cyclist
SAPPORO—Organizers decided to cancel the Tour de Hokkaido bicycle race this year in light of the death of a cyclist during the event last September. The decision was made at a March 12 meeting of the ... ( read original story ...)
Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka on why introducing maternity pay on WTA Tour would be ‘life-changing’
Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka speak to BBC Sport about why introducing maternity pay on the WTA Tour would be "life-changing". ( read original story ...)
Cat’s fall into vat of hazardous chemicals sparks health warning in Japan
A city in Japan is on high alert for a cat that fell into a tank of hazardous chemicals before disappearing into the night. ( read original story ...)
Japan to relax export curbs to allow overseas sales of joint jet fighter
Japan will tweak its military equipment transfer rules to allow exports of the jet fighter it is developing with Britain and Italy, the country's leader said on Wednesday, removing an obstacle that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo expected to be mainland Japan’s earliest bloomer in sakura season
TOKYO: Tokyo is poised to buck historical trends and become the first area on mainland Japan where the famous sakura (cherry blossoms) flower and enter full bloom. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-In Japan, rate rises herald a new era for financial markets
Barely weeks after Japanese stocks broke three-decade highs, the country's financial markets are hurtling toward another phenomenon not seen for the best part of a generation: rising interest rates. B ... ( read original story ...)
Space One Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch in Japan
The Japanese company hoped to become the country’s first private business to put a satellite into orbit. The failed launch was its inaugural flight. ( read original story ...)
Watch: A Private Rocket in Japan Explodes Moments After Launch
The lightweight Kairos rocket exploded in flames just seconds after taking off around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning local time from Space Port Kii, about 420 kilometers (260 miles) southwest of Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan may exit its negative rate policy next week. Here’s what you need to know
Hopes are high for a meaningful wage increase at the ongoing "shunto" annual wage negotiations between unions and employers. ( read original story ...)