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Pentagon presses Japan, Australia on role in possible Taiwan conflict

Japan and Australia have been asked by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby to detail their commitments in the case of a U.S. war with China over Taiwan.

Media June 28

James Cameron slams 'Oppenheimer' avoiding aftermath of atomic bombings on Japan as 'moral cop-out'

Filmmaker James Cameron calls "Oppenheimer" a "moral cop-out" for avoiding bombing aftermath scenes, as he develops his own Hiroshima film to address the significant omission.

Lifestyle June 26

Beach visitor accidentally picks up shell of venomous snail that can kill a human in moments

Viral TikTok shows woman's panic in Japan after she handled the shell of one of the world's deadliest snails. Cone snails use harpoon-like teeth to inject venom that immobilizes their victims.

MLB June 25

Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Britain in USA's group at 2026 World Baseball Classic

The United States will play in Group B while Shohei Ohtnai's Japan squad will be in Group C for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Travel June 19

Tourism surge creates 'new challenge' as visitors transform Mt. Fuji into 'trash mountain'

Japan faces overtourism challenges with 36 million visitors in 2024, raising concerns about two-tier pricing and the environmental impact on sacred sites like Mount Fuji.

Opinion June 16

MIKE POMPEO: Trump delivers major win for American steel workers where Biden failed

Trump's executive order approving Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel brings $14 billion for modernization, preserves jobs, and strengthens alliance with Japan against China

Japan June 11

Japan implements strict border control measures targeting foreign tourists who skip out on hospital payments

Japan announces new policy barring entry to foreigners with outstanding medical bills and requiring visitors staying over three months to join the national health care program.

MLB June 3

Shohei Ohtani reacts to death of Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima: 'May your soul rest in peace'

Shigeo Nagashima, considered Japan's "Mr. Baseball," died at the age of 89, and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and others are mourning his death.

Marines May 30

Marine restrains man allegedly trying to open plane’s emergency exit during flight

A Marine heroically intervened on a Tokyo-to-Houston flight to prevent a passenger from opening an exit door, resulting in a safe diversion to Seattle.

Travel May 27

Experts solve mystery of ancient 'mummified dragon' discovered by Japanese shogun

The mystery of Japan's mummified "rainbow dragon" was recently solved by researchers. The skeleton dates back to the 11th or 12th century and was found in Nara.

Travel May 18

Abandoned 'Wild West' theme park frozen in time shocks visitor: 'Left to rot'

The eerie remains of two abandoned theme parks still stand in remote regions of Japan. They were discovered and documented by explorer Lukka Bradburn; see the pictures.

Japan April 29

Man airlifted from Japan's Mount Fuji rescued again after he returned to search for his phone

A climber airlifted from near the peak of Japan's Mount Fuji last week was rescued again just four days later after returning to retrieve his cell phone.

White House April 21

Trump wants to revive the lagging US shipbuilding industry. Here are the hurdles he faces

Trump's executive order instructs a series of assessments regarding how the government could bolster financial support to the industry through the Defense Production Act.

Airlines April 2

American Airlines flight to Tokyo from NYC diverted to Texas for 'maintenance issue'

A flight from New York City to Tokyo was diverted to Dallas, Texas after it experienced a maintenance issue while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

Pete Hegseth March 30

Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, an "indispensable" country against Chinese aggression.

MLB March 21

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan, according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country's history.

Japan March 20

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure

Survivors and victims' families are seeking justice thirty years after the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network that killed thirteen people and left thousands sickened.

Travel March 4

Popular travel destination breaks annual tourism record, sets new goal of 60M visitors

After breaking an annual tourism record in 2024, Japan looks to reach 60 million visitors by 2030. Officials tell 91±¬ÁÏ Digital how Japan plans to attract visitors.

New York Mets February 11

Mets pitcher from Japan says team needs to 'build a roof' if it wants more Japanese stars

With the Dodgers landing the top Japanese prospects in recent years, Mets pitcher Kodai Senga had an idea for how his new team could get more Japanese stars. He suggested a dome.

Donald Trump February 9

Trump's fourth week in office could include meeting with Zelenskyy, ironing out steel deal

President Donald Trump's fourth week in office is expected to be action-packed, after the 47th president previewed potentially meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Nippon Steel CEO.

Donald Trump February 7

President Trump says 'we will have relations with North Korea'; it's a 'big asset' that he gets along with Kim

President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House and touted his good relationship with Kim Jong Un from meetings in his first term.

Japan January 4

World’s oldest person dies in Japan at 116

Tomiko Itooka, the oldest person in the world, has died at 116. She was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1908 and is survived by one son, one daughter and five grandchildren.

Travel December 19

Popular travel destination sees record-high tourism topping 33M visitors

More than 33 million visitors traveled to Japan in 2024, leading the country to reach a new tourism record. Nearly 250,000 Americans visited Japan in November.

Travel December 11

Popular travel destination to hike hot springs 'bathing tax' in effort to tackle overtourism: report

Municipalities in Japan are considering raising bathing taxes at scenic hot springs locations while other cities discuss introducing a lodging tax in an attempt to curb overtourism.

MLB December 9

Roki Sasaki bidding among MLB teams to start Tuesday and run until Jan. 23

Japanese RHP Roki Sasaki was posted to MLB teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through Jan. 23.

Japan November 20

Japan says it will watch China’s military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace

Japanese officials said they are watching to see if China prevents further airspace violations; China explained that an August violation of Japanese airspace was unintentional.

Japan November 7

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

After spending months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant, a robot has delivered a small sample of melted nuclear fuel.

Lifestyle October 25

On this day in history, October 25, 1944, first kamikaze suicide pilots attack US Navy in World War II

Imperial Japan sent its first wave of kamikaze suicide planes to the U.S. Navy off the coast of the Philippines on Oct. 25, 1944. Thousands were killed in the attacks by war's end.

Japan October 3

World War II-era bomb explodes at busy international airport, cratering taxiway

An American bomb from World War II buried beneath a Japanese airport exploded Wednesday, cratering a taxiway and forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights.

Asian Cuisine September 28

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, gets a fresh look from experts

Monosodium glutamate, better known as "MSG," is a staple ingredient in Asian cuisine, but it has faced controversy in the United States. Experts shared the latest perspectives.