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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.

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.

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

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.

November 13

State Department warns Americans in Japan as deadly bear attacks kill 13 people since April: 'Be diligent'

After 13 people were killed in bear attacks, the U.S. is warning Americans in Japan to stay alert and avoid areas where bears have been seen.

November 10

Chinese diplomat threatens to cut off new Japanese PM's head over Taiwan comments

Chinese diplomat threatens to 'decapitate' Japan's new prime minister over Taiwan defense comments, sparking major diplomatic crisis between Asian powers.

November 9

US Olympic medalist apologizes after footage emerges of him berating younger sister

U.S. Olympic medalist ice dancer Alex Shibutani apologized after video emerged showing him berating hissister and partner Maia Shibutani during training.

November 6

Trump praised Douglas MacArthur. He could embrace his nation-building in Iran, too

President Donald Trump praised General Douglas MacArthur's role in drafting Japan's constitution, drawing parallels to current regime change challenges in Iran.

November 5

How Trump projected US power across Indo-Pacific before Xi meeting

Trump's pre-summit moves with Taiwan statement, South Korea shipbuilding deal and carrier diplomacy sent clear deterrence signals to Xi before their meeting.

November 1

Japan deploys military after record bear attacks across country

Bear attacks in Japan reach historic levels as poor harvests and shrinking hunter population create wildlife crisis in northern prefectures like Akita and Fukushima.