The Tokyo
Local
Tokyo stocks open higher on Wall St. gains, dividend-driven buying
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday, tracking Wall Street gains late last week on expectations that tensions between the United States
Ken Watanabe on His Life, His Craft and His Legacy
Ken Watanabe didn’t just cross the bridge between Tokyo and Hollywood; he helped build it. Today, he is one of the industry’s most recognizable Japanese stars. From The Last Samurai and Inception to Godzilla, his performances have placed him alongside some of cinema’s biggest nam...
Boxing: Inoue beats Nasukawa again to defend WBC bantamweight title
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Takuma Inoue defended his WBC bantamweight belt by beating ex-kickboxer and challenger Tenshin Nasukawa by unanimous decision in thei
Tokyo Metro says 59,000 customer email addresses may be compromised
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Subway operator Tokyo Metro Co. said Sunday that about 59,000 email addresses of its rewards program members may have been compromise
Wrinkles 10 years earlier? Japan research finds men's skin may be more vulnerable
TOKYO -- While still considered feminine by some, skin care has gradually become more commonplace among men, particularly among younger generations, i
Sumo: Onosato overwhelms Aonishiki to capture 1st title in year
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato defeated title rival ozeki Aonishiki in an emphatic fashion to capture his first title in a year at the Autumn Grand
Asian Games: Lebanese sprinter Sbaity carries diversity, peace message
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Celebrated as "the fastest Lebanese woman in history," Aziza Sbaity took to the track at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite war-rel
Japan weighs tighter rules as regenerative medicine treatments spread
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Claims that treatments can "reverse aging" or "attack cancer cells" are being used to promote regenerative medicine at private clinic
Japan, US agree to collaborate on various issues over China: Takaichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Saturday she and U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed during phone talks to collaborate
Sumo: Onosato beaten again as Aonishiki wins to set up grand finale
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato was beaten for the second straight day Saturday while ozeki Aonishiki won to set up a fascinating finale to the Autu
Japan-US drill to start October to involve Japan's long-range missiles
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A major Japan-U.S. joint drill to start in October is expected to involve the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's long-range missile
False claims alleging theft by foreigners in Japan spread on social media
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Videos falsely portraying foreigners as stealing metal from railway tracks in Japan have spread widely on the country's social media,
Japan, US finance chiefs share concern over 'undervalued yen'
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday she held online talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, during which
Sumo: Leader Onosato loses as Aonishiki, Asanoyama move 1 win behind
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato fell to his second defeat at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday as ozeki Aonishiki and former ozeki Asanoyam
Japan Defense Ministry to launch new system for incorporating startup tech
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese Defense Ministry will open applications next week for its new procurement system, aiming to incorporate startups' advanc