Soccer May 28, 2021
Japan smashes Myanmar to reach next World Cup qualifying round
by Dan Orlowitz
Five goals from Yuya Osako highlighted Friday's nearly effortless victory by the Samurai Blue behind closed doors at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba.
Business May 26, 2021
Japanese firms double down on online sales in China amid tourism halt
by Alex K.T. Martin
Demand for Japanese cosmetics is rising as Chinese consumers unable to travel abroad accelerate purchases on e-commerce platforms.
National | FOCUS Apr 29, 2021
Japan's risk of accidental clash in focus amid joint drills with U.S.
The exercises carry a risk of an accidental confrontation among Japanese, U.S. and Chinese ships and planes when they have close contacts in tense airspace and waters.
Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Sep 20, 2020
When international students pose a very real risk
by Ayumi Teraoka
Recent issues between the United States and China can show Japan how best to approach new arrivals.
Rugby Oct 14, 2019
Japan captain Michael Leitch looking for All Blacks' help to beat Springboks
by Rich Freeman
Japan captain Michael Leitch said Monday he would be asking for help from a trio of former All Blacks in the build-up to next weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with South Africa. "I am going to talk to Richard Kahui, Cory Jane and Stephen Donald ...
Rugby Oct 5, 2019
Welcome to our live coverage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Today, Japan is facing Samoa in their third game of Pool A, taking place at Toyota Stadium.
Olympics / Summer Olympics / Aquatics Nov 8, 2017
IOC to give award to Japan's retired synchronized swimming coach Mikako Kaneko
Japan's Masako Kaneko, who trained Olympic synchronized swimming medalists such as 1988 Seoul Games double bronze winner Mikako Kotani, has been chosen as recipient of the International Olympic Committee's inaugural Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards, a source said Tuesday. Kaneko, 73, long headed the synchronized swimming ...
Basketball Jul 6, 2017
The Akatsuki Five will be looking for a three-peat at the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup, but this time it will have to do it without star forward Ramu Tokashiki. The Japan Basketball Association announced its 12-player roster for the tournament later this month in Bangalore, ...
Business Mar 15, 2017
USTR pick Lighthizer signals push to further open Japan's agriculture market
Robert Lighthizer, Trump’s nominee for U.S. trade representative, indicated the United States will push Japan to further open its agriculture sector in planned bilateral negotiations.
National / Politics Feb 7, 2017
On the links, Abe to seek closer ties with Trump
by Reiji Yoshida
During his U.S. visit this week, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to play golf with President Donald Trump, a match-up he hopes will build closer personal ties.
Asia Pacific Jan 6, 2017
U.S. sees 'qualitative' improvement in North Korea's nuclear, missile capabilities
The United States said on Thursday North Korea had demonstrated a "qualitative" improvement in its nuclear and missile capabilities after an unprecedented level of tests last year, showing the needed to sustain pressure on Pyongyang to bring it back to disarmament negotiations. U.S. Deputy Secretary ...
National / Politics Jan 5, 2017
Team Trump tipped to appoint aide William Hagerty as ambassador to Japan
A key member of Trump’s transition team, the appointment would place weight on U.S. ties with Tokyo.