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North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.
7-Eleven store closures point to a reset of its operations in India, not to an exit.
Several US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.
The women's friendlies against Australia and Japan present an opportunity for Ena Mahmutovic to make her case for succeeding Ann-Katrin Berger as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper.
Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.
Raijū is normally docile but gets agitated in storms and leaps up to run among the clouds, according to folklore The Japanese raijū (thunder beast) is said to fall to Earth in a bolt of lightning. It is generally described as looking like a weasel, but is also compared to a cat, a wolf or a badger. According to folklore the raijū is normally docile, but becomes agitated during storms and leaps up to run among the clouds. Trees struck by lightning are said to have been scratched by its claws. Continue reading...
GCAP pact between the UK, Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet welcomed Canada as an ‘observer' in July
Shanelle Williams has realised a childhood dream of playing for Wales and now the hooker wants more caps, beginning with two Tests against Japan in WXV.
Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.
Asahi and Kirin confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
Sleep deprivation is seen these days as a major health issue - not least of all in Japan where people sleep less on average than in any other OECD country. Now, a new contest for "competitive sleepers" is hoping to encourage people to snooze for longer. The Tokyo competition, dubbed "Matt Race", saw dozens of participants fitted with sleep tracking devices sprawl on comfy mattresses to slumber for up to 90 minutes Monday, competing for the top prize of over two million yen ($14,000).
The 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, with the torch handed to organisers of the next event in Doha 2030.
Nel Metcalfe is in a 30-strong party that will be led by co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams for back-to-back Tests in Japan.
The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.
Ambassador vows cooperation as Japan protests after a US marine’s arrest in connection to Okinawa murder case.
The Japanese government has lodged an official protest with Washington after a US Marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Okinawa — where incidents involving US service personnel are not uncommon.
Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez wins a sprint-race double at the Japanese Grand Prix to cut Jorge Martin's championship lead to two points.
