North Korea fired a ballistic missile without warning over Japan on Tuesday for the first time in five years, a highly provocative and reckless act that marks a significant escalation in its weapons ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, raising concern over its growing nuclear program
North Korea fired a powerful ballistic missile over Japan without warning early Tuesday, sending panicked citizens to shelters and increasing fears over the nation's willingness to use nuclear weapons ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya to replace Osteria Rossa in Grand Rapids
Roughly 10 months after Grand Rapids said goodbye to Osteria Rossa, a new Japanese restaurant is getting ready to take over the downtown space. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise truck tire prices Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. will implement an undisclosed price increase on its commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective Nov. 1. The increase is due to a continued rise in costs associated with ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to publish picture book ‘The Way Champs Play’
Naomi Osaka has some life lessons she'd like to share. The tennis superstar has a deal with HarperCollins Publishers for a children's picture book, “The Way Champs Play," scheduled to come out Dec. 6. ( read original story ...)
Next Marni Show Expected in Tokyo
EASTWARD BOUND: After his first show for Marni at New York Fashion Week last month, sources say creative director Francesco Risso is eyeing staging a show in Tokyo next year, although details on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expels Russian diplomat in retaliatory move
Japan gave a Russian diplomat six days on Tuesday to leave the country, according to the Japanese foreign minister. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s New Book Aims to Help Young Girls Find Confidence: ‘Something I Work on Daily’
Naomi Osaka wants young girls to 'see the beauty and benefit in sports' with her new children's book, 'The Way Champs Play' ... ( read original story ...)
Formula E Will Finally Race in Tokyo in 2024
After months of speculation, Formula E has announced that its 10th season of on-track action will finally see the sport host a race in Tokyo. Racing in Japan has been a long-held ambition for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns citizens to take cover after North Korea fires missile over country
Japan reacted with anger after North Korea test launched a ballistic missile high over the north of the country this morning prompting the suspension of trains ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan For First Time In 5 Years
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch was made on Tuesday morning but gave no further details like ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to expel Russia consul as ties worsen over Ukraine
Japan has ordered the Russian consul in the northern city of Sapporo to leave the country within six days in retaliation for Moscow’s expulsion of a Japanese diplomat last month for alleged ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expels Russian consul in retaliation
Japan ordered a Russian consul in Sapporo to leave the country by October 10 in retaliation for the expulsion of a Japanese consul in Vladivostok last month, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Burnt-out Ruud Makes First-round Exit In Tokyo
US Open finalist Casper Ruud admitted he was running on fumes after losing 6-3, 6-3 to Spain's Jaume Munar in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida: Japan, US to Hold Joint Exercises
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to the media after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan, at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 4, 2022, in this photo taken by Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expels employee from Russian consulate in Sapporo
The Government of Japan announced Tuesday the expulsion of an employee of the Russian consulate in the city of Sapporo, as part of Tokyo’s response to the arrest and subsequent […] ... ( read original story ...)