Sports September 19 American Noah Lyles wins fourth World Championship 200m title to match Usain Bolt's historic record American track star Noah Lyles won the 200 meter race at the World Championships in Tokyo on Friday, marking the fourth time he has won the event.
Travel September 5 102-year-old man conquers Japan's highest peak in record-breaking climb Japanese centenarian Kokichi Akuzawa became the oldest Mount Fuji climber at 102 years old, overcoming heart issues and physical challenges to reach the summit.
White House September 4 Trump admin to send workers abroad to boost US shipbuilding, counter China’s edge FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Labor Department is proposing an $8 million fellowship program partnering with South Korea, Japan and other allies to train American shipbuilders.
Navy August 21 US warship burns for 12 hours off Japan coast; 2 sailors suffer minor injuries A fire aboard the USS New Orleans is under investigation after two sailors suffered minor injuries in the incident off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.
Japan August 15 Hiker's friend watches in horror as brown bear drags man into bushes on mountain: report A hiker in his 20s was reportedly killed by a brown bear on a Mount Rausu trail in Japan, prompting trail closures and helicopter evacuation of over 71 people from the area.
Boxing August 10 Two 28-year-old boxers die from brain injuries suffered on same Japanese fight card Two Japanese boxers, both 28, tragically died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card, prompting safety changes in the sport.
Japan August 9 Nagasaki mayor issues chilling warning on 80th anniversary of atomic bombing As Japan marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a local leader is calling for global action and warns that the world could see this devasation again.
Japan July 27 Trump-inspired 'Japanese first' politician shakes up nation's establishment Sohei Kamiya's Sanseitō Party won 14 seats in Japan's Upper House elections, appealing to young voters with a "Japanese first" platform focused on culture, birth rates and food security.
Travel July 26 Man discovers 'ghost town' full of empty, eerie hotels: 'Like a time capsule' Abandoned since Japan's 1990s economic crash, Kinugawa Onsen's forgotten hotels remain preserved with untouched lobbies, traditional baths and arcade machines, one man discovered.
Travel July 23 Police officials host 'bear drills’ following string of bear attacks Multiple bear attacks in Japan have led to injuries and school disruptions, causing authorities to implement safety drills featuring simulated encounters and medical response training.
Japan July 16 Japan calls axis of China, Russia, North Korea the 'gravest threat' to global order since WWII Japan's defense ministry warns that China-Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual assessment.