Japan’s diplomacy with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has become more challenging after tensions over Taiwan were laid bare at a series of meetings through Friday involving ASEAN, known for its principle of neutrality toward majo…
Soccer: Kawamura goal sparks Sanfrecce win over Antlers
Late substitute Takumu Kawamura broke the ice with his first career goal in the J-League first division, paving the way for Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s 2-0 win Saturday over Kashima Antlers. The victory was the visitors’ first in five games. Antlers fell int…
Sendai star festival draws large crowds despite fresh COVID wave
An annual star festival in the northeastern Japan city of Sendai, known for its hundreds of brilliant hanging decorations in shopping areas, commenced Saturday with the biggest crowds expected since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Sendai Tan…
Baseball: Pirates release Japanese infielder Tsutsugo
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, the National League club announced Friday, enabling the Japanese first baseman to seek other opportunities. Pittsburgh designated the 30-year-old former NPB slugger for assignment Wednesday in or…
Main events scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 7
Main events scheduled in Japan for Sunday, Aug. 7: — Nagano gubernatorial election to be held. — Anti-nuclear group Gensuikin to hold annual conference in Nagasaki through Aug. 9.
Tennis: Nishioka through to Citi Open last 8 after beating Khachanov
Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka upset seventh seed Karen Khachanov 7-6(2), 7-6(1) Thursday to reach the Citi Open quarterfinals. The world No. 96 fought back from 1-4 down in the second set at Washington’s William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center for his first…
Japan to extend additional surveillance drones to Ukraine
Japan said Thursday it will provide Ukraine with additional dozen or so camera-equipped surveillance drones to aid the country suffering aggression by Russia. Japan will also supply the war-hit country with several vans to be used for transporting pers…
China, Japan eye high-level exchanges to mark 50th anniv. of ties
China and Japan are arranging high-level exchanges to mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral ties on Sept. 29, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Monday. China attaches “high importance” to commemorating the milestone in t…
Tokyo Olympic sponsors deny relationship with exec suspected of bribery
Japanese corporate sponsors of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have distanced themselves from an executive of the games’ now-defunct organizing committee currently being investigated for accepting bribes, recent interviews by Kyodo News showed Monda…
Japan’s economic security law takes effect amid regional tensions
Part of a new Japanese economic security law came into force Monday to secure the stable supply of vital products including semiconductors and to support the development of crucial technologies amid heightened geopolitical concerns. The crucial part of…