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WORLD1h agoAmerican man runs out of money in Japan, gets arrested for overstaying tourist visaAt around 7 o’clock in the evening last Saturday, a 36-year-old American man walked into a police station in the town of Izumi in Kagoshima Prefecture. He was…Japan Today
WORLD16h agoWho is Yuki Imai, the Japanese journalist Russia has arrested on espionage charges?A Japanese journalist has been detained on suspicion of espionage on Sakhalin, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said. The agency identified him as a Japanese national and a correspondent for the newspaper Hokkaido Shimbun but did not release his name. He was detained in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk shortly before he planned to leave Russia and taken to Moscow.Meduza [en]
WORLD2d agoAnti-sexual assault certification set for Japan’s cram schoolsThe move comes ahead of the Dec. 25 launch of a Japanese version of Britain's Disclosure and Barring Service.japantimes · japan
WORLD2d agoJudo: Japan reclaim mixed team world title with eighth gold in BakuJapan reclaimed the Mixed Team World Championship title in Baku, defeating Russia in the final to secure their eighth gold. After overcoming China in the semi-final, Japan sealed victory through Akari Omori, while Russia reached their first-ever mixed team final.EuroNews [en]
WORLD5d agoThe B side of Japanese longevityIt is more comfortable to marvel at a foreign statistic than to ask uncomfortable questions about one's own society.Clarín
WORLD6d agoFinnish woman held on suspicion of smuggling cocaine into JapanThe Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Drug and Firearm Control Division and the Haneda Customs Branch of Tokyo Customs have arrested a 56-year-old unemployed Finnish woman on suspicion of…Japan Today
WORLDOct 7As bear attacks rise in Japan, fearful residents change daily routinesJeff Kingston used to take long walks with his dogs across the hills of Gunma in central Japan. But not this year. He has good reason. Kingston said he has encountered bears in those mountains more than 100 times over the years and been charged by aggressive bears around a dozen times. In 2014, a black bear knocked him down and attacked him across the skull with its claws, leaving a gash that required nine stitches. “This year, I have actively refrained from going into the hills precisely...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 6Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in BakuAkari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a double triumph for Japan.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 6Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan OpenNovac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 6Alcaraz wins Japan Open, claims first title since wrist injury comebackCarlos Alcaraz has won the Japan Open for a second consecutive year, claiming his first title since returning from a right wrist injury. The post Alcaraz wins Japan Open, claims first title since wrist injury comeback appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 6Their Majesties and Princess Aiko visit 'Japanese Art Collection at the British Museum' exhibitionTheir Majesties and Princess Aiko visited the 'Japanese Art Collection at the British Museum' exhibition. This event signifies royal engagement with cultural institutions and international art displays.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDOct 6PGA Tour heads to Japan, and Europe has a strong field at the Spanish OpenThe PGA Tour is scheduled to take place in Japan, while the Spanish Open in Europe will feature a strong field of competitors. This indicates upcoming international golf events.mississippivalley · united states of america
WORLDOct 6What to know after U.S. Marine arrested for murder in JapanPolice said they arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.CBS News
WORLDOct 6Japan holds first ‘competitive sleeping’ contestSleep deprivation is seen these days as a major health issue - not least of all in Japan where people sleep less on average than in any other OECD country. Now, a new contest for "competitive sleepers" is hoping to encourage people to snooze for longer. The Tokyo competition, dubbed "Matt Race", saw dozens of participants fitted with sleep tracking devices sprawl on comfy mattresses to slumber for up to 90 minutes Monday, competing for the top prize of over two million yen ($14,000).France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 6Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa - AP NewsAnger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa apnews.comAP News
WORLDOct 5This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320 kilometresJapan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers through mountains, rural villages, waterfalls, beaches and historic ruins.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 5Football: Doan nets winner as Japan down New Zealand to win Kirin CupRitsu Doan scored the 71st-minute winner as Japan saw off New Zealand 2-1 to secure the Kirin Cup on Monday in manager Hajime Mori Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLDOct 5Japan bids farewell to Asian Games after fortnight of turmoil and recordsThe 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit ​up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, with the torch handed to organisers of the next event in Doha 2030.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 5Alcaraz advances to Japan Open finalDefending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in Tokyo. The post Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 5US marine arrested on suspicion of killing woman in JapanA US marine has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Japan.Sky News World
WORLDOct 4FEATURE: Sendai zoo tailors care for Japan's oldest African elephantMary walks leisurely around her enclosure, her large tusks prominent, before using her long trunk to deftly draw up a drink of wat Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLDOct 4U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in OkinawaU.S. authorities in Japan acknowledged that a U.S. service member was in police custody and pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation.CBS News
WORLDOct 4Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in JapanThe continental competition hosted 17,000 athletes over two weeks in Aichi-Nagoya.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 4US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murderA US Marine stationed on Japan's southern island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said on Sunday. The post US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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