Michiko’s story: How a Japanese girl survived an atomic bomb | Nuclear Weapons News
She was only seven years old at the time, but Michiko Kodama has a crystal-clear memory of the morning of August 6, 1945 in Hiroshima,…
Japan’s parliamentary election: Why it matters | Elections News
Voters in Japan head to the polls on Sunday to elect members of their House of Representatives in an election seen as a test for…
U.S., South Korea, Japan voice ‘grave concern’ over North Korean troops in Russia
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan along with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts on Friday voiced "grave concern" over the deployment of North Korean troops…
Yankees versus Dodgers: Can MLB seize this dream marketing moment?
We’ll get to the chunky octopus in a bit, but we want to start with the golden ticket.Baseball’s golden ticket, that is. Major League Baseball…
Tokyo Metro shares soar in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018 | Business and Economy
Japanese subway operator’s shares soar as much as 47 percent in biggest listing since 2018.The main operator of Tokyo’s sprawling subway network has made a…
‘Rumours’ review: Diplomacy goes primal in padded G-7 satire
If you’re curious what really happens when world leaders assemble to reach consensus about global problems, go read a book about it. But if, given…
China accuses Japanese vessel of ‘illegally’ entering disputed waters | South China Sea News
The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.China’s coastguard said it ordered a Japanese fishing vessel…
Japan’s Nobel Peace Prize winner says Gaza workers should have won | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeed‘I thought those fighting hard for peace in Gaza would deserve it.’ The Japanese anti-nuclear campaigner whose group won the Nobel Peace Prize says he…
Risk of nuclear war rising amid global conflicts, Nobel peace laureate says | Nuclear Weapons News
Conflicts raging around the world, including in Gaza, are heightening the possibility of a nuclear war, the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize warned,…
Nobuyo Oyama, voice actor for cartoon Doraemon, dies at 90
TOKYO — Nobuyo Oyama, best known as the raspy voice of Doraemon, the beloved cartoon robotic cat from the future, has died. She was 90.Oyama died…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers’ NLDS win
The shortest player on the field at Dodger Stadium looked as if he was the tallest.Yoshinobu Yamamoto was a giant on Friday night.And to think…
Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost takes command of U.S. forces in Japan
Calling it the "cornerstone of regional peace," the new commander of the U.S. Forces in Japan Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost said he plans on building…
'I was travelling Japan when my worst nightmare happened – I lost everything but cops won't help'
DJ Robert Bregnsdal was travelling Japan when he experienced a nightmare that 'completely rocked' his world - now he is without his hard-earned life savings…
Bagnaia wins Japan MotoGP, cuts Martin’s championship lead to 10 points | Motorsports News
It was the eighth Grand Prix victory of 2024 for Ducati Lenovo rider, who is seeking a third straight MotoGP title.Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia…
MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia cuts Jorge Martin lead with win in Japan
Defending champion Francesco Bagnaia heaped the pressure on Jorge Martin - the leader in the overall MotoGP standings - by completing a sprint-race double at…
Suspected WWII bomb grounds Japanese airport | Aviation News
A US bombshell blast leaves a huge crater at Miyazaki Airport, prompting cancellation of nearly 90 flights.The detonation of a US bombshell, likely dropped during…
Japanese parliament confirms Ishiba as new PM | Elections News
Parliament confirms Shigeru Ishiba’s appointment after he won contest to lead ruling LDP party.Japan’s parliament has confirmed Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister. Members…
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote | Elections News
Newly-elected Shigeru Ishiba emphasises need for immediate public approval of new administration.Japan’s incoming prime minister has said he will call snap elections for October 27…
Japan Open: Jack Draper retires from quarter-final with injury
British number one Jack Draper is out of the Japan Open after retiring because of injury in the quarter-finals.The 23-year-old lost the first set 7-5…
How young people are changing the world of politics | Politics
We explore youth in power. The median age of leaders is 62, but young people are pushing for change.It is still a golden age for…