Harris, Trump barnstorm Michigan, spar over who has stamina to be president

Democrat Kamala Harris raised questions about Republican Donald Trump's physical stamina to serve effectively as president as the two rivals tore through the deadlocked battleground state of Michigan…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/harris-and-trump-target-michigan-as-both-parties-try-to-shore-up-%27blue-wall%27-votes 

 Gangs attack neighborhoods across Haiti's capital in fresh wave of violence

Multiple gangs attacked several communities in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Friday, setting fire to homes and a church as bullets whizzed through the area.
At least…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/gangs-attack-neighborhoods-across-haiti%27s-capital-in-fresh-wave-of-violence 

 Netflix's subscriber growth slows as gains from password-sharing crackdown subside

Netflix on Thursday reported that its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign the huge gains from the video-streaming service’s crackdown on freeloading viewers is tapering…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/netflix%27s-subscriber-growth-slows-as-gains-from-password-sharing-crackdown-subside 

 Ishiba pledges to bring back abductees from N Korea in 1st meeting with families

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged Thursday to bring back Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago, but his plan to set up liaison offices to resolve the…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/pm-vows-abductees%27-return-from-n.-korea-in-1st-meeting-with-kin 

 WHO says western Pacific to miss U.N. goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases

Western Pacific nations are unlikely to meet the United Nations target of reducing premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases including cancer and diabetes, due to the slow decline in…

https://japantoday.com/category/features/health/who-says-western-pacific-to-miss-un-goal-to-cut-early-deaths-from-lifestyle-diseases 

 Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan

As the number of foreign tourists to Japan soars to record highs, so to do the number of overseas travelers caught behaving badly during their visits. With higher-than-usual cases…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/foreign-tourist-angers-locals-for-doing-pull-ups-on-torii-gate-at-shrine-in-japan 

 NATO shows no sign of letting Ukraine join soon and wants more details about its 'victory plan'

NATO on Wednesday showed no sign it would be willing to invite Ukraine to join its ranks anytime soon as allies sought more information from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/nato-shows-no-sign-of-letting-ukraine-join-soon-and-wants-more-details-about-its-%27victory-plan%27 

 Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine ahead of election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing criticism from South Korea which views the shrine as a symbol…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-ishiba-sends-offering-to-yasukuni-shrine-ahead-of-election 

 Judge invalidates election rules passed by Trump-backed board in Georgia

A Georgia judge has declared that seven new election rules recently passed by the State Election Board are “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/Judge-invalidates-election-rules-passed-by-Trump-backed-board-in-Georgia 

 N Korea confirms blowing up roads, railways to 'hostile' South

North Korea confirmed that it has blown up sections of roads and railways leading to South Korea, calling it a "hostile state", North Korean state media reported Wednesday.…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/n.-korea-confirms-blowing-up-roads-railways-to-%27hostile%27-south 

 One Direction's Liam Payne falls to death at Argentina hotel

British singer Liam Payne, a former member of best-selling boy band One Direction, died Wednesday aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos…

https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/one-direction%27s-liam-payne-falls-to-death-at-argentina-hotel 

 Judge invalidates election rules passed by Trump-backed board in Georgia

A Georgia judge has declared that seven new election rules recently passed by the State Election Board are “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/Judge-invalidates-election-rules-passed-by-Trump-backed-board-in-Georgia 

 For Japan's seniors feeling the squeeze of inflation, every little bit helps

Among the Group of Seven nations, Japan has consistently maintained the highest percentage of people over age 65 who still work.
Between 2013 and 2023, moreover, OCED data…

https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/for-seniors-feeling-the-squeeze-of-inflation-every-little-bit-helps 

 One Direction's Liam Payne falls to death at Argentina hotel

British singer Liam Payne, a former member of the best-selling pop group One Direction, died Wednesday aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in…

https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/one-direction%27s-liam-payne-falls-to-death-at-argentina-hotel 

 Britannia scores first points of America's Cup final; trails New Zealand 4-2

INEOS Britannia got back into the America's Cup final after scoring its first two wins over Emirates Team New Zealand, cutting the deficit in the first-to-seven wins to…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/britannia-scores-first-point-of-america%27s-cup-final-trails-new-zealand-4-1 

 Yankees outlast Guardians for 2-0 lead in MLB playoff series

Aaron Judge hit his first home run of the Major League Baseball playoffs and the New York Yankees beat Cleveland 6-3 on Tuesday, seizing command of the American…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/yankees-outlast-guardians-for-2-0-lead-in-mlb-playoff-series 

 Japanese killer of psychic and her son dies in Hawaii prison

A Hawaii inmate convicted of the 1994 murder of a Japanese psychic and her son was killed in prison, authorities said.
Staff at the Halawa Correctional Facility in…

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/japanese-killer-of-woman-son-in-hawaii-dies-in-u.s.-prison-reports 

 Trump's crypto platform falters on first day of sales

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency platform had a faltering sales launch Tuesday, with only a fraction of its digital tokens that went on the market finding a…

https://japantoday.com/category/tech/trump%27s-crypto-platform-falters-on-first-day-of-sales 

 Trump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, though he won't confirm he has

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to say whether he's spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office, as reported in journalist Bob Woodward's latest book.…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-says-it-would-be-a-%27smart-thing%27-if-he-spoke-to-putin-though-he-won%27t-confirm-he-has 

 U.N. asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters

Disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments don't invest more in disaster…

https://japantoday.com/category/features/environment/un-asks-asia-pacific-countries-to-invest-more-in-preventing-damage-from-disasters 

 Campaigning kicks off in Japan for Oct 27 general election

Official campaigning began across Japan on Tuesday for the Oct 27 general election as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks a fresh mandate and to restore public trust in…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Campaigning-kicks-off-in-Japan-for-Oct-27-general-election 

 North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean road on its side of border, Seoul says

North Korea has blown up sections of an inter-Korean road on its side of the heavily militarized border between the two Koreas, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-blows-up-parts-of-inter-korean-road-on-its-side-of-border-seoul-says 

 Russia says it has captured a southern Ukraine village in push before winter comes

Russia said Monday it captured the village of Levadne in southern Ukraine as it probes for weaknesses along the war ’s roughly 1,000-kilometer front line, including in eastern…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/russia-says-it-captured-a-southern-ukraine-village-in-a-push-before-winter-comes 

 Germany into Nations League quarterfinals; France and Italy win

Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the Netherlands on Monday, while France won in Belgium and Italy…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/germany-into-nations-league-quarters-france-and-italy-win 

 Halloween business

A wide variety of Halloween goods are seen on the shelves of a 100-yen store in Tokyo.

https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/halloween-business 

 China says it has launched military drills around Taiwan

China deployed planes and ships to encircle Taiwan on Monday, in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled island.…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/china-says-launches-military-drills-around-taiwan 

 Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further

During his first term as president, Donald Trump tested the limits of how he could use the military to achieve policy goals. If given a second term, the…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-tested-the-limits-on-using-the-military-at-home.-if-elected-again-he-plans-to-go-further 

 From the pulpit, Harris calls out Trump for hurricane misinformation

Kamala Harris used an appearance Sunday before a largely Black church audience in battleground North Carolina to call out Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the government's hurricane…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/biden-will-survey-hurricane-milton-damage-in-florida-harris-attends-church-in-north-carolina 

 England return to winning ways in Nations League; Austria thrash Norway

England eased to a 3-1 victory away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday, while Austria put five past Erling Haaland's Norway.
Jack Grealish put England ahead…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/england-return-to-winning-ways-in-nations-league-austria-thrash-norway 

 Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further

During his first term as president, Donald Trump tested the limits of how he could use the military to achieve policy goals. If given a second term, the…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-tested-the-limits-on-using-the-military-at-home.-if-elected-again-he-plans-to-go-further 

 King and Lewis quick 50s lead West Indies to a 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka in T20 series opener

Openers Brandon King and Evin Lewis scored half-centuries and shared a 107-run stand in 55 balls on Sunday to guide West Indies to a five-wicket win over Sri…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/king-and-lewis-quick-50s-lead-west-indies-to-a-5-wicket-win-over-sri-lanka-in-t20-series-opener 

 North Korea says front-line units ready to strike South Korea if more drones appear

North Korea said Sunday its front-line army units are ready to launch strikes on South Korea, ramping up pressure on its rival that it said flew drones and…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/north-korea-says-front-line-units-ready-to-strike-south-korea-if-more-drones-appear 

 Tokyo’s Meguro district holds annual grilled saury festival

A popular grilled saury (sanma) festival was held near JR Meguro Station in Tokyo on Sunday.
The annual autumn festival, held for the 29th time, is based on…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/tokyo%E2%80%99s-meguro-district-holds-annual-grilled-saury-festival 

 Trump holds rally in California, a state he's almost certain to lose

With the presidency on the line in battlegrounds like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, Donald Trump spent Saturday night in solidly liberal California, seeking to link Vice President Kamala Harris to what he…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/why-is-donald-trump-campaigning-in-california-a-state-he%27s-almost-certain-to-lose 

 Heavy Israeli bombardment in northern Gaza as U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon are hit again

Palestinians in northern Gaza described heavy Israeli bombardment Saturday in the hours after airstrikes killed at least 22 people, as Israel warned people there and in southern Lebanon…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/heavy-israeli-bombardment-in-northern-gaza-as-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-are-hit-again 

 Why is Trump campaigning in California, a state he's almost certain to lose?

With the presidency on the line in battlegrounds like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, why would Donald Trump venture into California, one of the most solidly Democratic states, just weeks…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/why-is-donald-trump-campaigning-in-california-a-state-he%27s-almost-certain-to-lose 

 Djokovic and Sinner reach Shanghai Masters final; Sabalenka rallies over Gauff at Wuhan

Novak Djokovic overcame physical discomfort to beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6 (6) and move closer to a 100th career title and a record-extending fifth at the Shanghai Masters…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/sinner-through-to-shanghai-masters-final.-sabalenka-rallies-over-gauff-at-wuhan 

 Despite hurricanes, Floridians refuse to leave 'paradise'

Florida resident Kristin Hale weathered Hurricane Milton tired and scared, but like many of her fellow Floridians, she refuses to move away -- even after a second hurricane…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/despite-hurricanes-floridians-refuse-to-leave-%27paradise%27 

 Ishiba opts for pragmatic diplomacy; no talk of Asian NATO

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba opted for a pragmatic approach in his diplomatic debut on his visit to Laos that ended Friday, avoiding any mention of his controversial…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/focus-japan-pm-ishiba-opts-for-pragmatic-diplomacy-no-talk-of-asian-nato 

 Trump drives his anti-immigration message in Aurora, Colorado

Donald Trump detoured from the battleground states Friday to visit a Colorado suburb that's been in the news over illegal immigration as he drives a message, often using false…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-heads-to-colorado-to-drive-his-anti-immigration-message 

 Actress Nobuyo Oyama, voice of iconic anime character Doraemon, dies at 90

Nobuyo Oyama, a voice actress best known for playing the titular character in the popular Japanese anime series "Doraemon," has died, her agency said Friday. She was 90.…

https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/actress-oyama-voice-of-iconic-anime-character-doraemon-dies-at-90 

 Gerrit Cole tosses playoff gem, shutting down Royals and sending Yankees to ALCS with 3-1 win

Gerrit Cole pitched like a postseason ace Thursday night, holding the Kansas City Royals to a single run over seven innings and sending the New York Yankees to…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/gerrit-cole-tosses-playoff-gem-shutting-down-royals-and-sending-yankees-back-to-alcs-with-3-1-win 

 Obama rallies voters for Harris in swing state Pennsylvania

Former President Barack Obama made a passionate case against Donald Trump and in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday during a rally at a Pittsburgh college…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/obama-rallies-voters-for-kamala-harris-in-swing-state-pennsylvania 

 Guardians down Tigers 5-4 to stay alive in MLB playoffs

David Fry blasted the go-ahead two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians held on for a 5-4 victory over Detroit Thursday to force a decisive game five in…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/fry-homers-as-guardians-down-tigers-to-stay-alive-in-mlb-playoffs 

 Trump complains about disaster response; Biden says he should get a life

Donald Trump on Thursday lobbed new complaints about the federal response to a pair of hurricanes that ravaged large swaths of the Southeast, as he again seeks to…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-and-harris-keep-campaigning-after-milton-hits-florida 

 Internet Archive reels from 'catastrophic' cyberattack, data breach

The Internet Archive, an online repository of web pages, was offline Thursday after its founder confirmed a major cyberattack that exposed the data of millions of users and…

https://japantoday.com/category/tech/internet-archive-reels-from-%27catastrophic%27-cyberattack-data-breach 

 Obama rallies voters for Harris in swing state Pennsylvania

Former President Barack Obama made a passionate case against Donald Trump and in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday during a rally at a Pittsburgh college…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/obama-rallies-voters-for-kamala-harris-in-swing-state-pennsylvania 

 Greece earn late win against England in Nations League; Italy-Belgium stalemate

A 94th-minute winner by Vangelis Pavlidis gave Greece a 2-1 victory on Thursday against England in a Nations League clash overshadowed by the death of Greek player George…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/greece-earn-late-win-against-england-in-nations-league-italy-belgium-stalemate 

 IOC sets January date for seven presidential candidates to woo Olympic voters

The International Olympic Committee has set a Jan. 30 date for the key presidential election meeting where seven candidates will meet with voters ahead of their ballot in…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ioc-sets-january-date-for-seven-presidential-candidates-to-woo-olympic-voters 

 Japan stays perfect in World Cup qualifying

Japan maintained their 100 percent record in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday.…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/japan-stay-perfect-in-world-cup-qualifying 

 World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from U.S., Japan, Canada

The World Bank's executive board on Thursday approved the creation of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) to support Ukraine, with contributions expected from the United States, Canada and…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/exclusive-world-bank-board-approves-new-ukraine-fund-with-money-from-us-japan-canada-sources-say1 

 ASEAN, Japan, China, S Korea leaders meet on economy, N Korea

ASEAN members were joined by Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and leaders from China and South Korea in Vientiane on Thursday for talks likely to focus on…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/asean-japan-china-s-korea-leaders-meet 

 Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win over Padres

Mookie Betts homered for the second straight night, Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI single and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres 8-0…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/betts-and-ohtani-help-the-dodgers-stay-alive-in-nlds-with-8-0-win-vs-the-padres 

 Hurricane Milton marches across central Florida as state braces for potential catastrophe

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and provoking flash floods and power outages as it began its eastward…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/hurricane-milton-marches-across-central-florida-as-state-braces-for-potential-catastrophe 

 Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida's west coast; millions ordered to evacuate

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key Florida on Wednesday as Category 3 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Milton was located about 115 miles (185 km)…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/dangerous-hurricane-milton-bears-down-on-florida%27s-west-coast 

 Trump offers prayers for people in hurricane's path after lashing out at Harris and other women

Former President Donald Trump offered his prayers to those in the path of Hurricane Milton as it began to lash Florida while continuing to insult his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other women…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-sets-sights-on-pennsylvania-and-harris-plans-to-head-west-as-hurricane-scrambles-campaigning 

 Veteran editor asks, 'Where have all the book readers gone?'

Kazuyoshi Hanada, age 82, is one of Japan's highest-profile magazine editors, having held the top position at Shukan Bunshun, Marco Polo, Uno, Men's Walker and WiLL. He has…

https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/veteran-editor-asks-where-have-all-the-book-readers-gone- 

 Tigers beat Guardians 3-0 to reach brink of advancing in MLB playoffs

Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson drove in runs with hits and Detroit blanked Cleveland 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the brink of advancing in the Major League Baseball…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/tigers-beat-guardians-and-on-brink-of-advancing-in-mlb-playoffs 

 China stocks sink as investors dump shares after recent rallies, while other Asian markets gain

Stocks in China slumped on Wednesday, with Shanghai’s benchmark down 6.6% and Hong Kong’s losing 1.5% as investors dumped shares to lock in profits after recent rallies driven…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/china-stocks-decline-amid-economic-recovery-disappointment-while-other-markets-in-asia-rise 

 Sparks fly as Orban berates EU 'elites' in parliament trip

Hungary's leader Viktor Orban sent sparks flying at the European Parliament Tuesday as he told the EU to change tack or face "defeat" in Ukraine, and promised to…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/sparks-fly-as-orban-berates-eu-%27elites%27-in-parliament-trip 

 Phillies one loss from elimination after 7-2 NL Division Series loss to Mets

Six months of success for the Philadelphia Phillies could be wiped out before the leaves start to turn.
With one more loss to the New York Mets, a…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/phillies-one-loss-from-elimination-after-7-2-nl-division-series-loss-to-mets 

 Ex-PM Aso calls Taiwan important 'country' for Japan

Former Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday described Taiwan as an important "country" for Japan, possibly triggering strong backlash from China, which considers the self-ruled democratic island part…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/aso-calls-taiwan-important-country-for-japan 

 Ishiba to dissolve Diet for 'honeymoon' snap election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to dissolve the Diet on Wednesday ahead of October 27 snap elections, banking on his political honeymoon and a fragmented opposition to…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-to-dissolve-parliament-for-%27honeymoon%27-snap-election 

 Lost point

Yosuke Watanuki of Japan reacts after losing a point during his third round match against Taylor Fritz of the United States, in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at…

https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/lost-point 

 Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say

Hurricanes are humanity’s reminder of the uncontrollable, chaotic power of Earth’s weather.
Milton’s powerful push toward Florida just days after Helene devastated large parts of the Southeast likely…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/control-the-path-and-power-of-hurricanes-like-milton-forget-it-scientists-say 

 Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene response

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday called former President Donald Trump “incredibly irresponsible” for spreading falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Helene 's destruction, offering especially sharp…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/harris-calls-trump-%27incredibly-irresponsible%27-for-spreading-misinformation-about-helene-response 

 New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump

No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's economic plans.
The analysis…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/new-analysis-suggests-national-debt-could-increase-under-harris-but-it-would-surge-under-trump 

 Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics

Brad Farrington pulls over to grab a case of water bottles being passed out in Vilas, a small rural community tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He’s…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/voters-in-north-carolina-and-georgia-have-bigger-problems-than-politics.-helene-changed-everything 

 Saudi wealth fund eyes raising stakes in Nintendo, other game firms

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is considering raising its stakes in Nintendo Co and other Japanese gaming companies to strengthen the country's entertainment business in a shift from…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/saudi-wealth-fund-eyes-raising-stakes-in-nintendo-other-game-firms 

 Verdugo's go-ahead single and acrobatic catch lift Yankees over Royals 6-5 in ALDS opener

Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line, boosting the New York…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/verdugo%27s-go-ahead-single-and-acrobatic-catch-lift-yankees-over-royals-6-5-in-alds-opener 

 Police investigating explosion in Tokyo park

Police in Tokyo are looking for a man who left an explosive device that went off in a park on Friday.
According to police, at around 5:15 p.m.,…

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/police-investigating-explosion-in-tokyo-park 

 U.S. prosecutors detail evidence in Trump election subversion case

A U.S. judge on Wednesday made public a court filing in which federal prosecutors laid out their evidence accusing former President Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-prosecutors-detail-evidence-in-trump-election-subversion-case1 

 McIlroy hopeful golf's civil war will be over by end of 2024

Rory McIlroy is hopeful golf's civil war will be over before the end of the year as major figures from both camps gather at this week's Alfred Dunhill…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/mcilroy-hopeful-golf%27s-civil-war-will-be-over-by-end-of-2024 

 Fils saves match point to beat Humbert in all-French Japan Open final

France's Arthur Fils came back from a match point down to win the Japan Open with a "crazy" 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over countryman Ugo Humbert on…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/fils-saves-match-point-to-beat-humbert-in-all-french-japan-open-final 

 LDP leader Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM

Japanese ruling party leader Shigeru Ishiba was elected prime minister in parliament on Tuesday, succeeding Fumio Kishida to take charge of the country at a time of low…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update2-ldp-leader-ishiba-elected-japan%27s-pm-in-lower-house-of-parliament 

 Ishiba elected Japan's PM in lower house, winning 291 of 461 votes

Shigeru Ishiba, leader of Japan's ruling party, was elected prime minister in the House of Representatives on Tuesday to succeed Fumio Kishida, at a time of low public…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update2-ldp-leader-ishiba-elected-japan%27s-pm-in-lower-house-of-parliament 

 Trump lists his grievances in a Wisconsin speech intended to link Harris to illegal immigration

Former President Donald Trump meandered Saturday through a list of grievances against Vice President Kamala Harris and other issues during an event intended to link his Democratic opponent…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/Trump-lists-his-grievances-in-a-Wisconsin-speech-intended-to-link-Harris-to-illegal-immigration 

 FIFA bans Argentina goalkeeper Martinez for 'offensive behavior'

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behavior", the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday.
The 32-year-old Aston…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/fifa-ban-argentina-goalkeeper-martinez-for-%27offensive-behaviour%27 

 Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong case

The attorney for an 18-year-old man trying to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction until a lawsuit is resolved believes he has…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/attorney-for-18-year-old-trying-to-halt-auction-of-ohtani%27s-50-50-ball-confident-he-has-strong-case 

 Presidents Cup golf

International team member Hideki Matsuyama of Japan shakes hands with United States team members Russell Henley, left, and Xander Schauffele, right, after winning their second round foursome match…

https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/presidents-cup-golf 

 Ex-defense chief Ishiba elected Japan ruling party leader

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election on Friday in a runoff vote,…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Ex-defense-chief-Ishiba-elected-Japan-ruling-party-leader 

 Team USA wins all 5 matches in opening session of Presidents Cup

The Presidents Cup matches were close. The score after the opening session was not.
The Americans clung to a 1-up lead in all five matches Thursday when they…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/american-sweep%21-team-usa-wins-all-5-matches-in-the-opening-session-of-presidents-cup 

 Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy after Harris pledges support

Donald Trump said he would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, having criticized him on the U.S. campaign trail and expressed doubts about Ukraine's ability to win…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-to-meet-ukraine%27s-zelenskiy-after-harris-pledges-support 

 Teenager files suit to halt Ohtani 50-50 ball auction

A Florida teenager has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop Friday's auction of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 home run ball, claiming he is the rightful owner of the prized…

https://japantoday.com/category/sports/teenager-seeking-to-halt-ohtani-50-50-ball-auction 

 Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, U.S. official says

China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/chinese-nuclear-powered-submarine-sank-earlier-this-year-us-official-says3 

 Tokyo Game Show kicks off

People visit the Tokyo Game Show at Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, on the opening day of the four-day event on Thursday. A record 985 exhibitors from…

https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/tokyo-game-show-kicks-off 

 Court acquits 88-year-old man in landmark 1966 quadruple murder retrial

A Japanese court acquitted Thursday an 88-year-old former professional boxer in a high-profile retrial decades after he was sentenced to death over a 1966 quadruple murder, saying investigators…

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/urgent-japan-court-acquits-man-in-landmark-1966-quadruple-murder-retrial 

 Malaysian police rescue 187 more children as sex abuse probe of Islamic group deepens

Malaysian police said Monday they have rescued 187 more children and raided locations nationwide linked to an Islamic business group that is being investigated for alleged sexual assault…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/malaysian-police-rescue-187-more-children-as-sex-abuse-probe-of-islamic-group-deepens 

 Trump says he will not run again if he loses in November

Republican Donald Trump said that he will not make a fourth consecutive run for the U.S. presidency if he loses the Nov 5 election, saying "that will be…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-says-he-will-not-run-again-if-he-loses-in-november-%27that-will-be-it%27 

 Over 100 rockets fired from Lebanon into Israel

Over 100 rockets were fired into Israel from Lebanon early Sunday, with some landing near the northern city of Haifa, as Israel and the Hezbollah militant group appeared…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/over-100-rockets-fired-from-lebanon-into-israel-with-some-hitting-near-northern-city-of-haifa 

 Japan criticized for treating death-row inmates inhumanely

The inhumane treatment of inmates who have been sentenced to death has come under increased scrutiny in Japan, with legal experts criticizing authorities for giving little to no…

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/focus-japan-criticized-as-treating-death-row-inmates-inhumanely 

 Biden talks China with 'Quad' leaders in hometown summit

U.S. President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Japan, India and Australia to discuss the challenges a rising China poses to their countries, ahead of a farewell…

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/no-place-like-home-biden-hosts-%27quad%27-leaders 

 Musk's X platform takes first step toward lifting Brazil ban

Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil -- a first step toward being able to resume service in the country -- but its suspension…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/musk%27s-x-platform-takes-first-step-toward-lifting-brazil-ban 

 Georgia State Election Board approves rule requiring hand count of ballots

Georgia's State Election Board on Friday voted to approve a new rule that requires poll workers to count the number of paper ballots by hand after voting is…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/georgia-state-election-board-approves-rule-requiring-hand-count-of-ballots 

 Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, U.N. rights expert says

A U.N. human rights expert warned on Friday that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals in the troubled Caribbean country remains underfunded…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/haiti%27s-insecurity-is-worsening-as-gangs-seize-more-territory-un-rights-expert-says 

 Boeing, union resume talks as strike empties Seattle plants

Negotiators from Boeing and the machinists union representing its workers resumed talks Tuesday after some 33,000 employees went on strike late last week, effectively shutting down two Seattle-area…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/boeing-union-resume-talks-as-strike-empties-seattle-plants 

 Caution urged as botched insect pest control sparks fires in Japan

Fire departments and experts in Japan are urging the public to be careful of using flames and flammable sprays to exterminate pests like cockroaches, amid accidents nationwide causing…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/caution-urged-as-botched-insect-pest-control-sparks-fires-in-japan 

 1,303 cyclists take part in Tour de Tohoku to support reconstruction effort

The Tour de Tohoku 2024, a bicycle ride along the coast of Miyagi Prefecture to support reconstruction efforts in the area hit by a tsunami following the Great…

https://japantoday.com/category/national/1-303-cyclists-take-part-in-tour-de-tohoku-to-support-reconstruction-effort 

 Ukraine renews calls on the West to approve long-range strikes on Russian territory

Ukraine made a new call Saturday on the West to allow it to strike deeper into Russia after a meeting between U.S. and British leaders a day earlier…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine-renews-calls-on-the-west-to-approve-long-range-strikes-on-russian-territory 

 Japan This Week Podcast | Sept. 13, 2024: Chinese influx, cash or cashless, child abuse sentencing, Fukushima peaches and posthumous divorce

Welcome to another episode of Japan This Week, your weekly roundup of trending news stories from the Japan Today website.
This week, Jeff  and  Kong dive into the…

https://japantoday.com/category/podcast/japan-this-week-podcast-sept.-13-2024-chinese-influx-cash-or-cashless-child-abuse-sentencing-fukushima-peaches-and-posthumous-divorce 

 Musk brands Australian gov't 'fascists' after move to fine tech giants

Tech mogul Elon Musk has likened the Australian government to "fascists", attacking proposed laws that would fine social media giants for failing to stem the spread of misinformation.…

https://japantoday.com/category/world/musk-brands-australia-%27fascists%27-after-move-to-fine-tech-giants 

 Crisis-hit Volkswagen scraps German job protection deal

Volkswagen on Tuesday axed an agreement protecting jobs in Germany that had been in place three decades, as the ailing auto titan pushes ahead with a controversial cost-cutting…

https://japantoday.com/category/business/crisis-hit-volkswagen-scraps-german-job-protection-deal