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10 unforgettable experiences for your next trip to Japan

Yahoo News - 3d

On Dodgers' Japan trip, Shohei Ohtani is everywhere and nowhere

The star is omnipresent in ads across his home country, but fan fervor keeps the real Ohtani out of sight.

ESPN - 1d

Dodgers' Tokyo Series trip confirms the team's 'overwhelming' hold on Japan

More than 10,000 fans packed into the lower bowl of the Tokyo Dome on Friday to watch the Dodgers go through their first official workout.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Back to the feudal: Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the most beautiful game I’ve ever seen

This thrilling trip through Japan is the best the series has given us in years. I have played many Assassin’s Creed games over the years, but I’ve rarely loved them. Ubisoft’s historical fiction is ...

The Guardian - 1d

In Europe and Japan, Luxury Sleeper Trains

From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.

The New York Times - 3d

The world’s lowest interest rate no longer belongs to Japan

The world’s lowest interest rate is longer Japan but Switzerland after the Swiss National Bank cut rates by a quarter-point.

MarketWatch - 1d

Dodgers' Betts to miss Japan games with illness

Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday.

ESPN - 6d

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Police in Japan arrest man in fatal knife attack on a YouTuber during livestreaming

Police in Japan said Friday that they had arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo street.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Japan become 1st side to qualify for '26 World Cup

Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN - 58m

University of Pittsburgh student missing on spring break trip to the Dominican Republic

International authorities are searching for a University of Pittsburgh student who disappeared while on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic last week.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Arthur Kaliyev Leaves Road Trip After Suffering Injury

Arthur Kaliyev left the New York Rangers’ road trip as he undergoes further evaluation and testing on an upper-body injury.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Comrie Starts As Jets Begin Three-Game Road Trip Against Kraken

The Winnipeg Jets will be in Seattle tonight to take on the Kraken, looking to start a three-game road trip with a win.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Player grades: Quentin Grimes, Sixers fall to Thunder as trip continues

Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday as the trip continues.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Comic-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan

Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child -- now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an "otaku", someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.Brodersen, whose ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids

L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.

CBS News - 3d

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is thrilled to go home to Japan wearing Dodger blue

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound in his native Japan on Tuesday as part of the MLB season opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.

NBC News - 3d

Japan Reaches Peak Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers and Cubs Open MLB Season

Major League Baseball has had no shortage of stars, but it has never seen a sensation like Ohtani, who is Japan’s answer to Babe Ruth.

The New York Times - 2d

Can an A.I. Travel Bot Plan Your Trip to NYC?

Artificial intelligence has made trip planning and research much easier and faster, but drill down and double-check everything before you go.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Artyom Levshunov Made A Great First Impression On Blackhawks Road Trip

The Chicago Blackhawks did not have a good road trip. They went 0-3-1 after having a great homestand right before.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

MLB star Shohei Ohtani talks exhibition game in Japan, season expectations and more

MLB star Shohei Ohtani returned to Japan last week for an exhibition game. A day prior to the game, he spoke with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about the special game in Japan, personal and team ...

CBS News - 3d

Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook

Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in Japan during Dodgers win over Yomiuri Giants

Ohtani and the Dodgers will open the 2025 season in Japan with a two-game series against the Cubs.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations

Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium

ABC News - 1d

Japan to deploy long-range missiles able to hit North Korea and China

Planned missiles on Kyushu said to be part of ‘counterstrike capabilities’, as fears grow over US security pact. Japan is planning to deploy long-range missiles on its southern island of Kyushu ...

The Guardian - 4d

‘It’s been a challenge’: Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the quest to bring feudal Japan to life

From watching classic samurai movies to rendering the unique way light falls on Japan’s mountainsides and modelling individual characters’ socks, Ubisoft has spared no effort recreating a ...

The Guardian - 4d

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – a historic frolic through feudal Japan

PlayStation 5 (version played), Xbox, PC; Ubisoft Ubisoft’s historical fiction series returns with its best adventure in years. Japan, 1581: Iga province is burning down around you. You watch on, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup

Liverpool's Wataru Endo said Japan's sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year's World Cup as they look to become the first team to clinch their place on Thursday."I want us to ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

An increasingly multicultural Japan have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

The rise of the Samurai Blue has gone hand-in-hand with increased integration of ‘haafu’ into society, although things are still not perfect. Through Japan’s previous seven World Cup appearances, ...

The Guardian - 23h

Endo urges fans to believe Japan can win World Cup

Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target."Qualifying for the World Cup is an ...

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Tricky trip to Fulham awaits Tottenham before international break

Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Fulham on Sunday presents another tough test before the international break. Spurs are fresh from a Europa League win against AZ Alkmaar, but this London derby is far ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

LeBron James injury update: Lakers star returns to Los Angeles during road trip

LeBron James will not remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the team’s current road trip while he deals with a groin injury.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Hernández: Tokyo Series atmosphere shows Shohei Ohtani is more than 'a representative of Japan'

The response to Shohei Ohtani at the Tokyo Dome Friday re-established a longstanding truth about the Dodgers: In Japan's view, there is Ohtani and then there is everyone else.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Foreign visitors have been driving Japan’s economy. A stronger yen could reverse that trend

Foreign tourists have had an outzised impact on Japan's economic growth. However, their influence could start to wane as the yen strengthens, analysts said.

CNBC - 1d

Thanks to Shohei Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season

The 2025 season couldn’t have had a much better start for the sport, which showcased its international appeal over the past week in Japan.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes

Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.

CNBC - 12h

'Relieved' Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday."This here is not our goal -- ...

Yahoo Sports - 23h