Naomi Osaka makes her comeback to Grand Slam tennis on day two of the Australian Open Monday, while Daniil Medvedev has vowed to turn over a new leaf and be "more mature" on court."I have a much more ... ( read original story ...)
Police are searching for a suspect who shot a man to death at a Starbucks in southwestern Japan
Japanese police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a customer at a Starbucks in what was reportedly a gang-related crime. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock indexes at new 34-yr highs as retailers lift sentiment
Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning, sending the Nikkei and Topix indexes to fresh 34-year intraday highs, as strong earnings from domes ... ( read original story ...)
Last letters from young kamikaze pilots provide rare insights into Japan’s feared special attack unit
Japan’s Kyushu island is home to two moving museums that detail the final thoughts of the young WWII pilots tasked with flying their bomb-laden planes into US warships. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida vows more funds to quake-hit zone as worry over diseases in evacuation centers rises
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting the country’s north-central region of Noto for the first time since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes to alleviate growing concern about slow relief work ... ( read original story ...)
Yuki Ito triumphs in Sapporo for second victory of season, World Cup leader Nika Prevc finishes disappointing 10th
Yuki Ito delighted home fans as she took her second FIS Ski Jumping World Cup victory of the season on the large hill in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Nostalgic Osaka seeks third Australian Open crown
Memories of her two previous titles at the Australian Open have made it hard for Naomi Osaka not to dream of holding aloft the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup once again as she marks her return in a first ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ice-bath ceremony and a Thai light festival: photos of the weekend
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beat Vietnam in six-goal thriller at Asian Cup
Japan came from behind to beat Vietnam 4-2 in their Asian Cup Group D opener in a thrilling encounter on Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium where five goals were scored in the first half and Takumi ... ( read original story ...)
People are buying cheap, abandoned homes in Japan and living their dreams free of financial burden
Foreigners see Japan's empty houses as a way to be homeowners for as little as $23,000. Moving there allows them a more adventurous and affordable life. ( read original story ...)
A Japanese domestic flight returns to airport with crack on a cockpit window. No injuries reported.
An All Nippon Airways domestic flight turned back to Japan’s northern airport of Sapporo after a crack was found on the cockpit window, according to the airline and reports. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Embassy in Tokyo criticizes Japan’s message to Taiwanese president-elect
The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo has reacted angrily to Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko's congratulatory message to Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te. ( read original story ...)
North Korea tests ballistic missile, Japan says
The launch on Sunday appeared to have been the first such test of 2024. TOKYO -- North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile on Sunday afternoon, Japan’s Defense Ministry said. The launch appeared to have been a shorter-range ballistic missile based on its flight time, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Rocket Carrying Intelligence Satellite
A rocket carrying the latest addition to Japan’s network of spy satellites took off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan around 1:44 p.m. local time Friday. The rocket was co-developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida visits quake-hit region as concerns rise about diseases in evacuation centers
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting the country’s north-central region of Noto for the first time since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes to alleviate growing concern about slow relief work ... ( read original story ...)
China opposes Japan’s congratulatory message to Taiwan president-elect
The Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday that it "resolutely opposed" Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa's statement congratulating Taiwan's new president-elect Lai Ching-te. ( read original story ...)