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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 Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital how Japan plans to attract visitors.

New York Mets February 11, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.