Rice prices in Japan have continued to surge since last summer's "rice crisis of the Reiwa era." Despite the government's ...

An 86-year-old man who had continued to seek a retrial over his conviction in a high-profile murder case in this eastern ...

An early entry to the 2026 World Cup edition is up for grabs. Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu announced a familiar-looking lineup on Thursday.

Tatsuya Shindo was once a member of the yakuza, a Japanese organized crime gang. His arm-length tattoos are a sure sign of ...

SAITAMA--Saitama Prefecture became the first in Japan to pass an ordinance that defines leaving children alone at home, even for short periods, as abuse. The revised ordinance passed by a ...

Delicate touches can be seen in the minimalist design of the Saitama Prefecture Agriculture and Forestry Hall in this eastern ...

Hiroki Ito and Ayase Ueda were named in the Japan squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Saudi ...

Thai megastar Rodtang Jitmuangnon thinks his pressure will allow him to crack Takeru Segawa's unpredictable style at ONE 172.

Reigning undisputed atomweight kickboxing world champion Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom is more than ready to get back to action, ...

Liverpool’s Wataru Endo and Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma were on Thursday named in Japan’s squad as it looks to become the first ...

Liverpool's Wataru Endo and Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma were on Thursday named in Japan's squad as they look to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Japan are looking to qualify for ...