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.