NAGOYA -- Japan public broadcaster NHK's historical drama for 2028 has been decided as "John Mung." Its protagonist will be Manjiro Nakahama -- a ling・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
2 teachers tied to online pedophile group held over underwear shots
NAGOYA—Police arrested two elementary school teachers who are accused of taking sneak photos and videos of girls’ underwear and sharing the images with an online group of several like-minded educators ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Strikes Combat Role in South China Sea in Post-War Pivot
Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ship-sinking drill in the South China Sea this week underscores Tokyo’s rising ... ( read original story ...)
Courting Anxious Allies, Japan Pitches Stability and Strength in Asia
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading. ( read original story ...)
Foragers in Japan warned misidentification of plants could spell death
As the wild vegetable foraging season arrives across Japan, there has been a string of food poisoning cases from toxic plants. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Blood, Bodily Transformation, and 659,000 Stitches: Naomi Osaka Explains Her Daring Met Gala 2026 Look
It's like a shedding of an outer skin,” Osaka told Vanity Fair of the bold Robert Wun creation she wore on Monday night. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm
Defense chiefs from Japan and the Philippines expressed renewed alarm on Tuesday over what they say is China’s intensifying coercive actions in disputed waters, and agreed to start talks on a weapons ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to deepen Japan ties while US focuses on Iran
Japan and the Philippines are finalizing the details of the transfer of Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, as both countries seek to boost naval cooperation amid maritime territorial disputes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans early transfer of warships and aircraft to Philippines
MANILA, May 5 (Reuters) - Japan's defence minister said on Tuesday his country was eyeing the early transfer of Abukuma class destroyers and TC-90 aircraft to the Philippines after Tokyo unveiled its ... ( read original story ...)
See Naomi Osaka’s Quick Change Into “Human Anatomy” Look on Met Gala 2026 Steps
In Naomi Osaka’s first Met Gala in five years, she pulled out all the stops in a head-turning Robert Wun look, complete with a live costume change on the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps. ( read original story ...)
Your dream week in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka
Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka form the heart of Japan’s Kansai region, each offering its own blend of history, culture, and unforgettable food. From Kyoto’s golden temples and geisha districts, to Nara’s sacred deer and giant Buddha, to Osaka’s neon-lit ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s dramatic Met Gala reveal sparks fashion buzz
Naomi Osaka turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala with a two-part Robert Wun ensemble, transforming mid-red carpet from a sculptural white-and-red feathered coat to a bold red gown. The reveal embodied ... ( read original story ...)
50,000 people rally in Tokyo against revising pacifist constitution
50,000 people rally in Tokyo against revising pacifist Constitution ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi traveled to the Philippines on Tuesday to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Two More Windows for Yen Intervention by IMF Rules
Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its status of having a freely floating exchange rate, based on International Monetary Fund ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire returns as sponsor of the Championship Off-Road Series
Yokohama Tire is back as sponsor of the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Series for the 6th consecutive year. All Yokohama drivers competed on various GEOLANDAR tires during the eight-race season which ... ( read original story ...)