Japan

Japan January 14

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition

Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans a snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and strengthen her coalition majority.

China January 7

China bans military-use exports to key US ally as Taiwan tensions rise

China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan, escalating tensions with key U.S. ally amid growing disputes over Taiwan and broader regional security concerns.

Houston Astros January 5

Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai Aims To 'Chase a World Championship' With Astros

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news conference with the Houston Astros on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays January 3

Blue Jays land Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto in free agency splash: reports

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly landed Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto on a $60 million deal as the team continues to be aggressive in free agency.

Japan December 27

Stabbing spree, chemical attack at Japan factory injures 15

A 38-year-old male suspect is in custody following an alleged stabbing spree and chemical attack at a Yokohama Rubber Co. tire factory in central Japan.

Golf December 24

Golf Hall of Famer Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dead at 78 after cancer battle

Japanese golf legend Masashi “Jumbo" Ozaki, who won 113 tournaments and inspired future stars like Hideki Matsuyama, died at 78 after fighting colon cancer.

Opinion December 10

Japan rejects same-sex marriage to save itself from demographic collapse

Tokyo court upholds Japan's same-sex marriage ban amid ongoing demographic crisis as G7 nation faces 1.2 fertility rate and aging population challenges.

China December 9

China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in

China and Japan clash over "dangerous" radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations.

Olympics December 6

American figure skating star Alysa Liu wins gold at Grand Prix Final

U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu won gold at the Grand Prix Final in Japan, defeating Ami Nakai by less than two points ahead of her return to the Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Los Angeles Dodgers November 25

Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai snubs Dodgers as high-stakes MLB free agency window opens

Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai said he'd rather beat the Los Angeles Dodgers than join them as he eyes his MLB future during his posting window.