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…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani proves no moment is too big for him
Shohei Ohtani isn’t like any other baseball player. This isn’t about him being a two-way player when healthy or his combination of power and speed…
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning ruling party vote | Elections News
The ex-defence minister has won the leadership election of Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.Shigeru Ishiba has won the leadership election of…
Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister? | Elections News
Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August. The winner of the contest…
World’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan
ReutersIwao Hakamada has been awaiting his potential execution for 56 yearsAn 88-year-old man who is the world’s longest-serving death row inmate has been acquitted by…
Japan sends warship through Taiwan Strait for first time | Military News
The Sazanami sailed south through the 180-kilometre waterway with ships from Australia and New Zealand.Japan has sent a destroyer through the Taiwan Strait for the…
Japan says Russian patrol plane ‘violates’ its airspace three times | Military News
Defence Minister Minoru Kihara calls on the Russian government to prevent a recurrence.Japan has protested to the Kremlin after a Russian patrol plane entered its…
At least six killed in Japan after floods hit quake-stricken Noto Peninsula | Floods News
Record rain inundated the area, which was still rebuilding following January’s 7.5 magnitude quake.At least six people have been confirmed dead on Japan’s Noto Peninsula…
After vowing to halt Japan’s economic decline, Kishida leaves mixed legacy | Business and Economy
In his first policy address after taking office in October 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to “faithfully rebuild” the economy after three decades…
Monday 23 September Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan
The sun rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west on this day, making day and night equal in length. From this…