Surf legend Kelly Slater to miss out on Tokyo Olympics
He's the best competition surfer there's ever been, but veteran Kelly Slater missed out on a spot in the inaugural Olympics surfing competition at Tokyo 2020.
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Japanese #MeToo symbol wins civil court case
A freelance journalist who became a symbol of Japan's #MeToo movement has won a civil case against the high-profile journalist she accused of raping her.
Olympics marathon moved because of heat fears
The marathon and long-distance walking events at next year's Olympics have been moved from Tokyo to Sapporo to avoid a repeat of the recent World Championships in Doha where athletes toiled in searing heat and humidity.
Typhoon Hagibis death toll rises to 72
The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis has risen to 74 in Japan, as thousands of residents remain without power or water and evening temperatures hover around 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit), according to public broadcaster NHK.
Roger Federer wants to compete at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
As he nears the end of a remarkable career Roger Federer says he wants to play for Switzerland at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Japan launches search operation after typhoon kills dozens
A major search and rescue operation is underway in Japan after deadly Typhoon Hagibis brought widespread flooding and landslides, destroying buildings and leaving dozens dead.
Typhoon Hagibis recovery begins in Japan
Typhoon Hagibis weakened to a tropical depression as it continued to move across central Japan on Sunday, leaving at least 31 people dead and 186 others injured in its wake, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported.
Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall in Japan, leaving at least 19 dead
Typhoon Hagibis made landfall Saturday night local time, as the country braces for hurricane-force winds that have killed at least 19 people and injured more than 140.
The world's best bar for 2019 revealed
New York real estate may be plummeting, but there's one spot in Greenwich Village where space remains at a premium: Dante, a 104-year-old hostelry that's just been voted top of the World's 50 Best Bar list for 2019.
Tony Hawk on skateboarding at Tokyo 2020
The Olympics needs skateboarding more than skateboarding needs the Olympics.
Jacinda Ardern confuses Japan for China during Tokyo trip
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just kicked off her first official trip to Japan as leader. Unfortunately for her, she appeared to confuse it for China on arrival.
Fukushima trial ends in not guilty verdict
The only criminal prosecution stemming from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has ended in not guilty verdicts, in a blow to families displaced by the meltdown, as the fallout promises to haunt northern Japan for decades to come.
Typhoon leaves 100 flights canceled, 1 million without power in Japan
A powerful typhoon in Japan has left one person dead, more than 100 flights canceled, and thousands of people stranded at the airport.
Top ten safest cities to visit in 2019
What makes the perfect city break? A trip to a museum or three, visiting the landmark sites, trying out all the local delicacies, kicking back in the evening at a local bar?
South Korea accuses Japan of waging 'economic war'
Japan dropped South Korea as a preferred trading partner on Friday, escalating a dispute that threatens the global supply chain for smartphones and electronic devices.
Tokyo 2020 unveils Olympic medals made from old electronics
The winners' medals for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were revealed Wednesday, exactly one year before the event's opening ceremony. And they feature an unlikely design quirk: The medals will be made using old cellphones and other electronics.
Tokyo 2020: Team USA predicted to have another bumper Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are just a year away, and it's looking like Team USA will top the medal count again.
Tokyo turns to commuters to avoid Olympic traffic nightmare
More than half a million people in Tokyo are being asked to work from home as part of a trial scheme aimed at tackling transport congestion ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in the city.
Trump and Abe's friendship day starts with tweet underscoring divides
A sunny round of golf, double hamburgers for lunch, ringside seats at a sumo wrestling "basho" and a barbeque dinner. Those were the components Sunday of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's latest bid to become President Donald Trump's best global friend.
Earthquake shakes Tokyo shortly before Trump arrives
An earthquake shook parts of the region around Tokyo on Saturday, just ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival to Japan.
McIlroy 'excited' to play for Ireland at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
He opted to miss the last Olympics because of the threat of the Zika virus, but Rory McIlroy intends to go for gold at Tokyo 2020 playing for Ireland.
Piglet cafe opens in Tokyo
Cat cafes are practically ubiquitous these days. So how can Japan up the ante? A piglet cafe.
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn arrested again in Japan
Ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn has been arrested in Japan on new charges, less than a month after he was released on bail.
Tokyo salutes baseball 'god' Ichiro Suzuki
The cheering began well before the Japanese "god" reached home plate.
