Technology
GMO Internet Faces Scrutiny and Market Plunge Following Cyberattack in Japan
Critics question the tech giant's preparedness and call for state defense as experts suspect an amateur perpetrator.
Japan
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Sports
SoftBank Hawks Lead DeNA BayStars in 2026 Nippon Series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have secured an early advantage by winning the first two games against the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Business
Japanese Retail Chains Pivot to International Markets Amid Domestic Limits
Major Japanese retail and restaurant chains are accelerating their overseas expansion strategies to overcome domestic market constraints and achieve record profits.
World
US Military Bans Chinese Electric Vehicles from Bases in Japan
Citing potential espionage risks from advanced onboard sensors and cameras, the United States military has barred Chinese electric vehicles from its facilities in Japan.
Climate
Typhoon Champi Approaches Kyushu, Expected to Transition Into Extratropical Cyclone
Forecasters warn of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high waves across western and eastern Japan as Typhoon Champi moves near Kyushu.
Climate
Typhoon Champi Batters Taiwan and East Asia, Leaving Casualties and Evacuations
The powerful storm has triggered widespread flight cancellations, severe flooding, and evacuations across Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines.
Sports
Japanese Professional Baseball Faces Roster Changes and New Leadership
Recent developments across Japanese professional baseball include player roster cuts, coaching staff departures, and a high-profile managerial appointment.
Climate
Weather Updates and Typhoon 30 Forecast Across Japan
Meteorological agencies issue regional weather forecasts as Typhoon 30 develops in the Philippine Sea.
Entertainment
Acclaimed Japanese Author and Filmmaker Ryu Murakami Dies at 74
The subversive writer and creator of 'Almost Transparent Blue' passed away at his home on October 17, 2026.
World
Mother and Son Uncover Hidden 1970 Osaka Expo Relic
A mother and her son successfully located a long-forgotten pavilion marker from the 1970 Japan World Exposition hidden deep within the foliage of Osaka's Expo '70 Commemorative Park.
Climate
Typhoon Champi and Active Fronts Threaten Japan with Heavy Rain
Regions across Japan brace for worsening weather conditions, including potential warning-level downpours and strong winds as Typhoon Champi approaches.
Climate
Typhoon Approaches the Sakishima Islands With Severe Weather Alerts
Meteorological agencies warn of destructive winds, high waves, and torrential rainfall as the large and violent storm advances toward Okinawa.