Japanese Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by his wife and daughter, have paid their respects to atomic bombing victims in Nagasaki as he wrapped up a tour to some of the worst-hit places in World War II ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama signs on as Extreme E/Extreme H official tire supplier
Yokohama will be the tire supplier for the final Extreme E races in Saudi Arabia next month as well as the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup.The Japanese brand replaces Extreme E founding partner ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s market surge is still gaining speed — here’s what’s driving it higher
The Nikkei's latest surge reflects a combination of global monetary shifts and spillover from the AI boom converging with politics in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Teachers nabbed for sharing images of girls face more charges
This time, Yuji Moriyama, 42, a teacher at a municipal elementary school in city of Nagoya, is suspected of damaging property by smearing his bodily fluids on the musical recorders of seven girls at ... ( read original story ...)
Inoue out to prove pound-for-pound credentials against Akhmadaliev
Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he wants to prove he is boxing's pound-for-pound king against Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliev on Sunday, hours after Canelo Alvarez squares off against Terence ... ( read original story ...)
Naoya Inoue vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev: Undisputed Title Showdown Could Be the Highlight of the Weekend
Boxing fans are being spoiled this weekend. On Saturday, Las Vegas will see two pound-for-pound giants collide when Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford meet in a historic undisputed clash at ... ( read original story ...)
Worker in Tokyo killed by storage container during torrential rain
Torrential rain pounded the Tokyo metropolitan area on Sept. 11, flooding buildings, disrupting transportation services and causing the crushing death of a worker at a container terminal, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan CEO Hunts for Bold Solutions to Revive Aging Lineup
In a new interview with Bloomberg, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa stated that the automaker's aging lineup is the next order of business on his agenda to turn around the flailing brand, as it faces the eyes ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. will split profits with Tokyo from Japan-funded projects until $550 billion is recouped: Lutnick
Lutnick said the U.S. will initially split profits equally on projects funded through Japan's $550 billion investment. ( read original story ...)
Anticipation builds for 2026 Asian Games
Aichi-Nagoya preparations are moving along, with organisers giving welcome updates in last week's OCA–OS Athletes' Forum in Astana amid promotional ... ( read original story ...)
Ghost Of Yotei Beer From Sapporo Includes This In-Game Item
Following the announcement of Borderlands 4 beer from Voodoo Ranger comes another beer-related gaming announcement: Sapporo has created special Ghost of Yotei beer packaging to celebrate the game's ... ( read original story ...)
Sudden deluge of rain floods streets in Tokyo and halts air and rail traffic
TOKYO (AP) — Heavy rain flooded some streets and halted rail and air traffic in Tokyo on Thursday with more storms forecast. Twelve centimeters (4.7 inches) of rain falling in just one hour in the ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s FII Summit Heads to Tokyo in Latest Sign of Deepening Asia Ties
The organizer of Saudi Arabia’s biggest investment summit plans to take a new version of the event to Tokyo as the kingdom seeks to deepen ties with Japanese financial institutions. ( read original story ...)
Nissan accelerates product launches as it battles the worst financial crisis in decades
Nissan is fast-tracking new vehicle launches and restructuring its operations as it battles its deepest financial crisis in a quarter century ... ( read original story ...)
Inoue vs Akhmadaliev: Date, fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks
Date, fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks - ‘The Monster’ could face his toughest test as he defends his undisputed super-bantamweight titles again ... ( read original story ...)
Sudden deluge of rain floods some streets and halts air and rail traffic in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Heavy rain flooded some streets and halted rail and air traffic in Tokyo on Thursday with more storms forecast. Twelve centimeters (4.7 inches) of rain falling in just one hour in the ... ( read original story ...)