‘Konbini’ Bridges Cultures at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
A Spanish director is bringing a distinctly Japanese story to the screen with “Konbini,” a humanistic drama about…
In Japan, Trump praises new prime minister and celebrates deals
TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump treated his time in Japan on Tuesday as a victory lap —…
Cross-Border LGBTQ+ Drama ‘Polaris’ Debuts at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
A new Japanese-Taiwanese co-production is seeking financing at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, bringing together voices from across borders…
Agitated bear injures 2 people in Japan grocery store as man killed in separate suspected attack
Tokyo — An agitated bear roamed the aisles of a grocery store in central Japan, injuring two men…
Irish athletes’ performance at World Championships allows us to dream again – The Irish Times
Blame it all on Eamonn Coghlan. Some of us are now at the age to remember when Coghlan’s…
Noah Lyles claims 200m to equal Usain Bolt record, Rai Benjamin wins 400m hurdles then disqualified and reinstated
Noah Lyles has matched Usain Bolt’s record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles as he scorched to…
Japan and South Korea show enduring rift over sexual slavery issue in letters to UN
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan’s government on Monday defended its stance on wartime sexual slavery and described…
Sanae Takaichi could be Japan’s first woman prime minister, but outcome unclear
Party member Sanae Takaichi speaks before a runoff election during the Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election on September…
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba steps down, responding to party pressure
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will resign, following growing calls from…
Japan's prime minister, in role for less than a year, announces he will resign – The Journal
Japan’s prime minister, in role for less than a year, announces he will resign The JournalJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru…
Prince Hisahito marks adulthood as Japan’s monarchy faces succession crisis
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He…
British aircraft carrier makes historic visit to Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Defense ministers from Japan and Britain hailed their “deep strategic alignment” on Thursday as a…