The Latest Breaking News from Japan

David Villa gushes over Kyogo's Celtic impact as he tips former teammate to lead World Cup charge

Villa played alongside Kyogo at Vissel Kobe and is delighted to see him hit the ground running in Scotland.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2022

Mariko Yugeta, the 63-year-old limbering up to run a sub-three-hour marathon

The Japanese runner finds age no barrier and may even challenge the world record she already holds in Monday’s Boston marathon

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2022

US Lawmakers Affirm Japan Alliance Eyeing China, North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting US lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance on Saturday, amid heightened global tensions spanning the war in Ukraine to threats from neighboring China and North Korea. In a meeting over breakfast, the delegation, led by Sen.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2022

Gangjee misses cut in year's first outing in Japan

HYOGO (Japan): India's Rahil Gangjee gave away a double bogey on the very last hole of his second round to miss the midway cut at the Kansai Open Golf Championship on Friday.

The Times of India · Apr 15, 2022

Friday favourite: Why McNish remains enthralled by unforgiving Suzuka

Despite a brutal shunt and a several doses of bad luck in his visits to Suzuka, Allan McNish still picks the Japanese Grand Prix venue as his favourite track for its mix of challenging, high-speed bends

Autosport · Apr 15, 2022

Husband of Japanese ex-princess fails NY bar exam again

Kei Komuro, the husband of Japanese former princess Mako Komuro, has failed the New York state bar examination for a second time, a source familiar with the matter revealed Friday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 15, 2022

Flashpoint: Russia Fires Cruise Missiles Off Coast Of Japan

The Kremlin's footage of the "mock attack" shows Russian submariners leaving an unnamed port and preparing for the operation.

Zenger · Apr 15, 2022

For Japanese fishing town of Nemuro, Moscow holds key to survival

Japanese fisherman Tsuruyuki Hansaku was barely out of high school when he served 10 months in a Soviet prison, arrested at sea on his father's boat for catching cod in what the Russians considered their territory.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2022

'Thai Messi' Chanathip Making Own Name in Japan

He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolizing Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs. The 159-centimeter (five foot two) attacking midfielder is a hero in Thailand, where he captains the national team and advertises everything…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 15, 2022

Chanathip 'Thai Messi' Songkrasin making own name in Japan

He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolising Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs.

Bangkok Post · Apr 15, 2022