Japan issues first new banknotes in 20 years | Business and Economy
Redesigned bills pay tribute to Japanese capitalism, women’s equality and scientific innovation. Japan has issued its first new banknotes in two decades, with the redesigned…
North Korea says US, South Korea and Japan developing ‘Asian NATO’ | Military News
The claim comes after Washington, Seoul and Tokyo began joint military exercises on Thursday. North Korea has criticised a joint military exercise by the United…
Shohei Ohtani has made the Dodgers MLB’s unquestioned juggernaut
Shohei Ohtani, photographed in Seattle in 2022. (Ian Allen) When federal prosecutors asserted in April that Shohei Ohtani didn’t place any wagers with an illegal…
Japan protests alleged sex assault cases involving US military in Okinawa | Military News
Recent attacks occurred within months of each other, stoking local anger over the continued US military presence. Japan has lodged a protest at the United…
World’s largest maritime drills begin in an increasingly tense Asia Pacific | Military News
Hawaii, United States – In an era of increased tension and growing competition between China and the United States and its allies, the US Pacific…
North Korea failed launch was possible hypersonic weapon: Seoul | Weapons News
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans in 2021 to develop technologically-advanced weapons, including hypersonic missiles. North Korea might have launched a hypersonic missile,…
Anime, I choose you! How Japan has successfully changed its image through the power of anime
Since the release of Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle, a highly anticipated movie from Haikyuu!! franchise, fans flocked the cinema just to get a glimpse of…
US and allies in war of words with Russian-North Korean alliance | Russia-Ukraine war News
Tension has heightened following an announcement of military cooperation during Putin’s visit to Pyongyang last week. The United States and its regional allies in Asia…
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea amid tensions with North Korea | Military News
USS Theodore Roosevelt to participate in joint military exercises between the United States, South Korea and Japan. A nuclear-powered United States aircraft carrier has arrived…
Japan sanctions China-based firms accused of supporting war in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war
Measures mark the first time Tokyo has targeted China-based companies over their alleged support for Russia’s war. Japan has unveiled trade restrictions against firms in…
Gate installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control crowds
TOKYO — A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan’s Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year’s climbing season, but…
Which Sasaki will be the next Japanese star in MLB, Rōki or Rintaro?
Rintaro Sasaki homered in the second at-bat of his U.S. amateur debut last week, the blast grabbing headlines because the 19-year-old might be the next…
England tour of Japan: Marcus Smith at fly-half as Chandler Cunningham-South makes first start
"I feel comfortable and have felt comfortable from the start, it is easy when you have a group like his who are so keen and…
England tour of Japan: Alex Dombrandt on Test series preparation
England number eight Alex Dombrandt says he and his team-mates have gone to some “dark places” to prepare for the heat and humidity of Tokyo…
G7 leaders put on good show of unity, but look fragile at home | Gaza News
Fasano, Italy – This year’s G7 summit bore the hallmarks of a fragile club, yet one that still manages to put up a good fight…
G7 leaders agree to $50bn loan for Ukraine at annual summit | Business and Economy News
G7 nations have agreed upon a $50bn deal to fund Ukraine through profits on frozen Russian assets, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said. “I…
England: Fly-half George Ford will miss summer tour of Japan and New Zealand
Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford will miss England's summer tour of Japan and New Zealand.Ford started at fly-half throughout this year's Six Nations but is…
Omar Apollo’s announces ‘God Said No’ world tour ahead of album release
Omar Apollo will embark on a world tour in support of his upcoming sophomore album, “God Said No,” the Grammy-nominated singer announced Thursday via Instagram.…
Ohtani’s former interpreter Mizuhara pleads guilty in sport betting case | Baseball News
Mizuhara pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17m from the Los Angeles Dodgers player to pay off illegal gambling debts. Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara,…
Tokyo’s local government will launch a dating app to try and boost Japan’s falling birth rate
In short: Japan's capital Tokyo will develop a dating app to try and help boost the country's falling birth rate.The app will require people to…