Tokyo police have arrested three Brazilians on suspicion of stealing a Toyota luxury vehicle by possibly using a new method to evade its security system. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo used condo prices hit record high in January
The average price of used condominiums in central Tokyo surged 34.4 percent year-on-year in January to set an all-time high. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise as tech shares gain, yen weakens
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday as some heavyweight technology shares were bought back following their recent lackluster performance, whil ... ( read original story ...)
Formula E CEO eyes big opportunity for circuit with first night race in Tokyo
Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront. ( read original story ...)
Marines suspected of thefts in Tokyo, Hiroshima
Japanese authorities are investigating two U.S. Marines for possible thefts totaling $65,000 or more since last fall, according to Japanese police. ( read original story ...)
Chepkirui returns to Nagoya to defend title and chase more glory
Chepkirui announced herself in Nagoya last year with a commanding 2:20:40, outkicking Japan’s Sayaka Sato (2:20:59), while Bahrain’s Eunice Chumba (2:21:35) completed the podium. ( read original story ...)
NZ’s Katherine Camp To Compete In World’s Largest Women’s Marathon — Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026
The world’s largest women’s marathon will once again present all finishers with a crystal tumbler from the French luxury brand Baccarat. ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out in shopping area near Osaka Station, 1 hurt
A fire broke out in a shopping area near Osaka Station in western Japan on Wednesday, leaving a worker at a Japanese skewered chicken ... ( read original story ...)
Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo
A Hongkonger has been beaten on the head with a beer bottle while visiting Sapporo, prompting the Chinese consulate in the Japanese city to again warn against travel to the country amid frayed ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi, reelected as Japan’s leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan Leads in a Tight Race for the Women’s Figure Skating Podium
Three Japanese skaters are in position to earn medals heading into the final ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sweep? Petrosian podium? Women’s skating in grand finale
With the International Skating Union raising the minimum age for figure skating competitors from 15 to 17, it seemed like the era of Olympic child champions might be over. Ami Nakai had other ideas. ( read original story ...)
Japan tourist arrivals mark first fall in four years as Chinese visitors stay away
The drop was driven largely by a 61% fall in arrivals from China, which has been urging its citizens to avoid travel to Japan to protest comments by the prime minister about Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Are Yokohama Tires Better Than Goodyear? What Consumer Reports Data Says
Both Yokohama and Goodyear are well-known tire brands, but testing by Consumer Reports uncovers performance gaps worth considering before you buy. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama announced as site of new Ericsson Japan R&D Center
Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) new telecom innovation R&D Center in Japan, announced in May 2025 as part of ongoing investment initiatives, will be located in Yokohama, south of the capital Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
3 men briefly buried under snow in northern Japan, 1 unconscious
Three men were buried under snow in northern Japan on Wednesday before being rescued, with one of them, likely in his 60s, unconsci ... ( read original story ...)