January 13, 2024 Biden stresses US 'does not support independence' for Taiwan as world leaders react to election win World leaders have largely focused on the success of a free election in Taiwan, with some not directly addressing William Lai or his victory over the Koumintang party in historic victory.
January 12, 2024 Navy officer imprisoned in Japan over deadly car crash freed from US custody, family says A Navy officer jailed for killing two Japanese citizens in a car crash was freed from U.S. custody in Los Angeles on Friday, his family said.
January 9, 2024 Cubs make big free agency splash, reach tentative deal with Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga: reports The Chicago Cubs appear to have landed highly sought-after left-handed pitcher, Shota Imanaga. The Japanese pitching star previously signed a deal with the Dodgers.
January 8, 2024 Japanese foreign minister visits Poland, pledges support against Russian aggression Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa visited Poland on Monday to strengthen ties with the NATO nation. During her visit, she met with Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski.
January 7, 2024 Trevor Bauer reflects on time in Japan, how it might have revitalized potential MLB future After not being signed to an MLB team following a 194-game suspension from sexual assault allegations, Trevor Bauer spent the 2023 season in Japan.
January 5, 2024 Japan earthquake death toll rises to 94 with dozens still missing A series of powerful earthquakes hit Japan's western coast, resulting in at least 94 deaths and 222 people still missing after 72 hours, officials say.
January 4, 2024 Why is Japan's obesity rate so low? One influencer says these cultural habits are the key Japanese artist and YouTuber Yoko Ishii broke down why Japan is so much healthier than other developed nations in an interview with Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital.
January 3, 2024 Japanese rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors as death count rises Japanese disaster response personnel are frantically working to complete rescue operations in Ishikawa prefecture following a series of powerful quakes.
January 3, 2024 Knife-wielding woman injures 4 passengers in Japan train attack In Tokyo's Akihabara electronic town, a woman wielding a knife injured four passengers inside a train that had stopped at the Akihabara station and was arrested.
January 3, 2024 Japan launches 2 probes into deadly plane crash as transcripts are released Two probes have been launched into Tuesday’s deadly plane crash where five people died after a passenger jet collided with a Coast Guard turboprop at a Tokyo airport.