Huge airport with 30m passengers every year is sinking into the sea
An award-winning airport that was built on an artificial island has been subsiding since its construction over 30 years ago, but today climate change is…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto can be first Japanese pitcher to win Cy Young
Yoshinobu Yamamoto can win the National League Cy Young Award.The possibility of Yamamoto doing that has felt increasingly real every time he has stepped on…
Contributor: Trump’s latest trade war with China is sorely needed
On Wednesday, President Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on most of his planned country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs — with the notable exception of the People’s…
WRU: Welsh rugby deal delay fears after Cardiff crisis & doubts over new Wales coach for Japan tour
The WRU is still deciding on a title for what has so far been touted as a director of rugby role given the breadth of…
During Japan trip, NATO chief warns of Chinese military expansion
April 8 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned of China's military expansion while aiming to improve economic ties with Japan during a two-day visit…
After ‘honor’ of White House visit, Shohei Ohtani keeps up 2024 pace
WASHINGTON — Even President Trump, it turns out, professes to be a Shohei Ohtani fan.So universal is Ohtani’s celebrity that, during the Dodgers’ visit to the White…
Trump digs in on tariffs as global stock markets go into freefall | Economy
United States President Donald Trump has brushed off the market turmoil caused by his sweeping tariffs, likening the measures to “medicine” as panicked investors continued…
Verstappen wins F1 Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Norris, Piastri | Motorsports News
The reigning world champion held off McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim his 64th career Grand Prix victory.Four-time world champion Max Verstappen claimed…
McLarens on top as grass fires and crashes disrupt F1 practice at Suzuka | Motorsports News
Practice for Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix heavily disrupted as McLarens take top two spots.Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren as…
Diverging Paths: Japan Embraces ESG As US Retreats
Political opposition stalls US momentum in green investing, while Japan takes the lead with GX bonds and a long-term financing strategy. Japan’s commitment to ESG…
Japan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth | Politics News
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Japan is an ‘indispensable partner’ against Beijing in the Asia Pacific.United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says his country…
United States launches military ‘upgrade’ in Japan
Defense Secretary Sunday announced the first step toward bolstering the United State's military presence in Japan by creating U.S. Force Joint Command. Photo courtesy of…
Japan reveals emergency evacuation plan for 120,000 island residents near Taiwan
Japan Thursday disclosed an emergency evacuation plan for 120,000 people on islands near Taiwan. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the plan will deepen…
Tsunoda-Lawson: Red Bull Racing swap drivers ahead of F1 Japan GP | Motorsports News
Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda becomes the latest driver elevated to the famous F1 Red Bull team to drive alongside world champion Max Verstappen after Liam Lawson…
Dodgers’ Mookie Betts has ‘turned a corner’ with stomach virus
Mookie Betts might be ready for the Dodgers’ home opener after all.Despite being scratched from the team’s Freeway Series exhibition game Sunday, and held out…
Wildfires continue to burn across Japan
March 24 (UPI) -- Local governments in two Japanese prefectures ordered the evacuation of nearly 2,800 people Monday where wildfires continue to burn. The incidents…
Mookie Betts still feeling sick as Dodgers’ home opener nears
What’s ailing Mookie Betts remains a mystery — his inexplicable stomach illness has left him at a loss for words.Down from 175 to 157 pounds,…
China, Japan, South Korea agree to ‘future-oriented’ talks
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, second from left, attends a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya after the 11th Japan-China-South Korea trilateral foreign…
Letters to Sports: Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani go big in Japan
After two games in Japan, Shohei Ohtani is off to a great start, with a home run and a .375 batting average, and the Dodgers…
Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’ | Politics News
The trilateral meeting in Tokyo is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea.The foreign ministers of Japan,…