Japan’s Forever Young Rises to the Occasion in the Breeders’ Cup Classic

DEL MAR, Calif. – That's why they're called the World Championships. The globe-trotting Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}), third in the 2024 GI Breeders' Cup Classic, reversed form with last year's top two to bring home the $7-million...

BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM Takaichi says no plan to dissolve lower house at present

Screenwriter Kudo, Others to Get Japan's Medals of Honor

Newsfrom Japan Politics Nov 2, 2025 13:40 (JST) Tokyo, Nov. 2 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government said Sunday that it will award Medals of Honor to 738 people and 24 organizations for autumn 2025, including popular screenwriter Kankuro Kudo. The...

Koizumi Conveys Concern over Chinese Military Activities

Newsfrom Japan Politics Nov 2, 2025 11:57 (JST) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 2 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has expressed serious concern over the Chinese military's intensifying activities in the East China Sea and the Pacific...

JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Sanfrecce Hiroshima Garner Levain Cup Title

Three first-half goals carried Sanfrecce Hiroshima to victory in the J.League YBC Levain Cup final on Saturday afternoon, November 1. Although Hiroshima manager Michael Skibbe's soccer squad allowed a late goal, it was hardly consolation for...

Exclusionist rhetoric in Japan politics sparks Osaka anti-xenophobia protest movement

The "Osaka NO HATE demonstration" against xenophobia and discrimination is seen outside JR Osaka Station in the city of Osaka's Kita Ward on Aug. 31, 2025. (Mainichi/Kensuke Yaoi) OSAKA -- It was a sweltering Aug. 31, and the street outside JR...

Japan defense chief tells China about serious security concern

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, left, and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun shake hands in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Kyodo) KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Saturday told his Chinese...

Australian Prime Minister Television interview – ABC Weekend Breakfast

Prime Minister : Mr Albanese, thank you for your time. You’ve had a busy week in Malaysia and now South Korea. You’ve often talked about the uncertainty, the geostrategic uncertainty in the region. Given the past week that you’ve had, speaking...

Japan PM Pulls Handler Duty, Gently Guides Trump Like A Toddler At A Birthday Party

Jimmy Kimmel's unceremonious suspension and return has not stopped him from mocking Demented Donald Trump. He was on fire during Trump's visit with Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. It was an awkward and embarrassing train wreck. Trump...

China hits out at Japan’s Takaichi for meeting Taiwan’s Lin

PUBLISHED : 2 Nov 2025 at 14:12 China criticised Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for meeting with Taiwan officials on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and her subsequent social media posts about the discussions....

Japanese Rock Icon HYDE Rocks Jakarta with Solo World Tour Stop

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japanese rock legend HYDE had just rocked fans in Indonesia with a rare and highly anticipated concert titled HYDE [INSIDE] LIVE WORLD TOUR 2025 – JAKARTA. The show was held on Saturday, 1 November 2025, at the Tennis Indoor...

Japan eyes Assam for semiconductor investment, reaffirms partnership

On a visit to Assam, Japanese diplomat Noriaki Abe reaffirmed Japan's strategic partnership with India, expressing strong interest in investing in the state, particularly in semiconductors, and calling for improved infrastructure and skilled...

UP Eyes Japanese Investment: 125 Pharma Giants Invited to Explore Manufacturing, RnD Opportunities

As per a recent media report in the Manufacturing Today India, the initiative was discussed during a high-level virtual meeting held on October 25, 2025, which included participation from major Indian pharmaceutical companies such as TI Medicals,...

Japan and China defense ministers meet in Malaysia

Japan's new defense minister Koizumi Shinjiro is engaging in a flurry of diplomacy during his visit to Malaysia. This included his first meeting with China's Defense Minister Dong Jun. The talks took place on Saturday on the sidelines of the ASEAN...

Beijing criticises new Japanese PM Takaichi for meeting Taiwanese official

Beijing has protested to Tokyo over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s contact with a former senior Taiwanese politician on the sidelines of the Apec summit in South Korea, describing the action as “egregious”. Takaichi posted photos of herself...

Coach lauds Springbok intensity in huge win over Japan

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus lauded the intensity his players showed in their 61-7 demolition of Japan at Wembley Stadium, but warned next weekend's autumn International series clash with France will be another step up. The Springboks ran in...

Japan at the Crossroads

Japan is by nature a rather conservative country and has managed to preserve many of the most cherished aspects of its civilization and culture for hundreds of years. This island nation only began to modernise in the late 19th century by...

Springboks’ impressive victory over Japan overshadowed by Ox Nché’s injury setback

The Springboks’ dominant win over Japan came with a sting in the tail — a serious injury to star loosehead prop Ox Nché that threatens to derail Rassie Erasmus’ front-row plans for the rest of the tour. Nché was on crutches after the match, having...

Tokyo faces summer power crunch as aging plants go offline

Energy No risk of an electricity supply shortfall forecast for winter Summer months are a peak time for power consumption due the need to run air conditioners. (Photo by Tetsuya Kitayama) RIHO NAGAO November 1, 2025 06:57 JST TOKYO -- The Tokyo...

Japan Emerges as 11th Nation to Back Bitcoin Mining With Government Support

TL;DR Japan has officially joined the list of countries supporting Bitcoin mining with government involvement, becoming the 11th nation globally. A significant 4.5 MW order from Canaan, a Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer, with a Japanese...