Japan PM stresses importance of US involvement in Ukraine peace

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters in Tokyo on March 1, 2025. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has emphasized the importance of U.S. involvement in achieving peace in Ukraine, which has …

Guam students go to Japan to compete in Junior Achievement Company of the Year Competition

Eight students from Guam who have worked tirelessly for six months to develop their companies and products competed against other top teams from across the Asia Pacific region at the Junior Achievement Asia Pacific Company of the Year Competition in Haneda …

Japan gov't to support domestic cybersecurity firms

The Japanese government will start encouraging the growth of the domestic cybersecurity industry to reduce dependence on services provided by foreign companies. In the plan to be launched in the fiscal year from April, the government aims to more than …

Craig Counsell hopes Japan trip bonds Cubs as they enter a pressure-filled season

TOKYO — With the amount of travel and the inevitable exhaustion that comes with it, the Chicago Cubs could easily complain about how their season is starting. As nice as a trip to Japan sounds, this team has a lot of pressure to return to the postseason …

Rising to the occasion, Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan vs. Giants; Pirates, Guards box scores listed

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night. In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, the three-time MVP belted a two-run homer to right field in the third inning to …

Retro Japan in Photos: Hammerhead Crane looms over Port of Yokohama since 1914

The Hammerhead Crane and the roof of the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, background, are seen in the city's Naka Ward on Feb. 7, 2025. The latter was built as a bonded warehouse of the national government around the same time as the crane. (Mainichi/ …

Japan eyes deploying long-range missiles on Kyushu island

Japan is considering deploying long-range missiles on the southwestern island of Kyushu as part of the country's efforts to acquire "counterstrike capabilities" to hit enemy targets in the event of an emergency, government sources said …

Huge Ohtani home run makes waves in Japan

The Tokyo Dome was treated to a taste of Shohei Ohtani as the three-time MVP starred in a comfortable win for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Ohtani struggled with injury at points last season but still helped the Dodgers to a World Series title, the …

Hidden gems in popular Filipino destinations Japan and South Korea

Japan and South Korea remain popular destinations specially for Filipinos. These two Asian countries are celebrated for their rich cultural heritage, culinary delights, and scenic beauty. Interestingly, online travel agency Agoda revealed in a recent …

Eddie Vedder Joins Jack White for ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ in Japan