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Japan launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket
Japan has successfully launched a defense satellite designed for speedier communication and military operations on a new flagship H3 rocket, as the country seeks to build up its military capability ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
Takeda wins Japan Classic after six playoff holes
Rio Takeda of Japan won the Toto Japan Classic in a playoff that lasted six sudden-death holes, defeating Marina Alex for her first victory on the LPGA Tour.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
US flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan
South Korea says the U.S. has flown a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan in response to North Korea’s recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile ...World - ABC News - November 3 -
A ripping yarn: Olympian Tom Daley opens knitting exhibition in Japan
Retired gold medallist tells Justin McCurry about his new project in Tokyo, finding joy in crafting and life after sport. Tom Daley’s legions of fans will for ever remember the Tokyo Olympics as ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Olympic medalist suspended in doping investigation
Olympic silver medalist race walker Koki Ikeda of Japan has been provisionally banned for suspected blood dopingSports - ABC News - November 1 -
Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise
Japan and the European Union have announced a security and defense partnership as they seek to step up military ties, including joint exercises and exchanges between their defense industries, amid ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws
Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Can Quake-Prone Japan Ever Embrace Nuclear Energy Again?
The government, its makeup in flux after the governing party lost seats this week, will soon need to make decisions that will shape Japan’s future nuclear policy.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
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Good News: Dodgers World Series victory is big news in Japan as well
World Series viewership hit record levels in Japan as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the series over the New York Yankees. Japanese interest in the series was driven in part by Dodgers superstar ...Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
North Korea missile test reaches record height and duration, says Japan
Test of apparent ICBM theoretically capable of striking US mainland comes amid warnings over North Korean troops in Ukraine. North Korea has test launched a long-range missile theoretically capable ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Japan celebrates as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto win World Series with Dodgers
The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but there’s a hearty celebration going on across the Pacific Ocean in Japan, tooSports - ABC News - October 31 -
Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track
Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analystsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Shohei Ohtani drawing millions of World Series viewers from Japan
There will be a Game 5 between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers after the Yankees avoided a sweep with an 11-4 win in Game 4 Tuesday night. That means millions of viewers from Japan ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Shohei Ohtani stokes national pride in Japan with World Series debut
The World Series debut of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is being closely watched in his home country of Japan, where he is a national hero.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Mount Fuji snowless for longest time on record after sweltering Japan summer
As of 29 October, the iconic mountain was still without snow, marking the longest period since records began 130 years ago. Japan’s Mount Fuji remained snowless on Tuesday, marking the latest date ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandalsWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
What Japan’s Political Uncertainty Means for Its Market Rally
The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority, raising questions about the policy stability that has lured investors.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos
Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Political upheaval in Japan after snap election leaves no clear winner
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in office despite his party's ruling coalition falling short of a majority for the first time since 2009.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss
Japan faces an uncertain political future as LDP's coalition loses its parliamentary majority.Top stories - BBC News - October 28
