News Japan considers evacuating nationals in Ukraine amid military tensions
The government on Monday raised its travel alert to its second-highest Level 3 for Ukraine, urging its nationals to avoid any trips to the country.
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News News NATO sends reinforcements and U.S. puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise
NATO currently has about 4,000 troops on standby in eastern Europe, while the U.S. said about 8,500 American troops were put on heightened alert.
Mitakeumi had to reach new level to claim title at New Year Basho
According to the JSA, he will be the first ozeki from Nagano in 227 years, with Edo Period (1603-1868) great Raiden the last wrestler from ...
News Japan’s COVID-19 border closure ‘unrealistic,’ business lobby chief says
The strict entry ban has been in place since Nov. 30 and was further extended until the end of February earlier this month.
Alize Cornet upsets Simona Halep to reach first Grand Slam quarterfinal
Alize Cornet survived stifling heat to outlast former world No. 1 Simona Halep 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a battle of attrition at the Australian Open ...
News Japan to ignore South Korean opposition in Sado mine World Heritage push
Despite South Korea's objections, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the country will not receive "any diplomatic consideration" on the matter.
News TikTok Japan office paid influencers to spread videos in stealth marketing operation
The company said the practice, which had been in place until last December, was intended for public relations and not for increasing the number of ...
Martina Navratilova slams Australian Open over ban on Peng Shuai shirts
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova called a decision by Australian Open organizers to prevent fans from wearing "Where is Peng Shuai?" T-shirts "pathetic" as activists pledged ...
Yuzuru Hanyu and Nathan Chen expected to take center stage in Beijing
A rivalry that fizzled out in Pyeongchang four years ago may produce fireworks at the Beijing Games when two-time defending Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu battles ...
Cha Jun-hwan beats Japanese skaters to gold at Four Continents
The 20-year-old led all the way to finish ahead of Japanese skaters Kazuki Tomono and Kao Miura.