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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.

Shohei Ohtani November 24

Shohei Ohtani Confirms Intent to Represent Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Dodgers superstar plans to play for his home country once again in next year's baseball spectacle.

Entertainment November 20

Brendan Fraser says America is ‘doing it wrong’ compared to Japan after 'eye-opening' experience

After living in Tokyo for his role in "Rental Family," Brendan Fraser shares candid observations about cultural differences between Japan and America.

MLB November 20

Japanese Infielder Kazuma Okamoto, Pitcher Kona Takahashi Posted to MLB

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will be available for teams to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4

Japan November 16

Chinese coast guard conducts patrol through disputed Senkaku Islands waters following Taiwan spat

China escalates Senkaku Islands dispute with patrol ships after Japan's new PM defends Taiwan independence, sparking diplomatic crisis and threats.