Families hold mass commemoration for Seoul 2022 Halloween crush victims
https://japantoday.com/category/world/families-hold-mass-commemoration-for-seoul-2022-crush-victims
October 29, 2023, 10:19 AM
Thousands of people, including victims' families, survivors and activists, held a mass commemoration in Seoul on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of the deadly crush that killed…
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1.5C goal on the line as countries gear up for key climate talks
https://japantoday.com/category/world/1.5c-goal-on-the-line-as-countries-gear-up-for-key-climate-talks
October 29, 2023, 6:22 AM
Facing record-shattering temperatures and a geopolitical tinderbox, countries are scrambling to lay the groundwork for crucial U.N. climate talks next month tasked with salvaging global warming goals laid…
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Mouse embryos grown in space for first time: Japanese researchers
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/mouse-embryos-grown-in-space-for-first-time-japan-researchers1
October 29, 2023, 10:16 AM
Mouse embryos have been grown on the International Space Station and developed normally in the first study indicating it could be possible for humans to reproduce in space,…
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China kickstarts Xiangshan Forum in absence of defense minister
https://japantoday.com/category/world/china-kickstarts-xiangshan-forum-in-absence-of-defence-minister1
October 29, 2023, 7:19 AM
Beijing Xiangshan Forum, China's biggest annual show of military diplomacy, started on Sunday although the Asian power is still missing a defense minister, who typically hosts this event.…
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Kelly dominates on mound as Diamondbacks bounce back to rout Rangers 9-1 and tie World Series 1-all
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/kelly-dominates-marte-pham-sparks-offense-diamondbacks-beat-rangers-9-1-to-tie-world-series-1-1
October 29, 2023, 3:42 AM
Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers…
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Man arrested after 2 people stabbed at apartment in Shizuoka Prefecture
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-sought-after-two-people-stabbed-at-apartment-in-shizuoka-prefecture
October 29, 2023, 8:35 PM
Police Hamamatsucho, Shizuoka Prefecture, have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed a woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s,…
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Rugby World Cup officiating criticized by former All Blacks
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/rugby-world-cup-officiating-criticised-by-former-all-blacks
October 29, 2023, 3:48 AM
Former All Blacks and New Zealand's media lamented the impact of cards in test rugby following the "heart-wrenching" 12-11 loss to South Africa in the World Cup final…
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'Friends' star Matthew Perry, 54, found dead at home
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/matthew-perry-emmy-nominated-%27friends%27-star-has-died-at-54-reports-say
October 29, 2023, 10:22 AM
“Friends” star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and most quotable characters, has died at 54.
The actor…
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Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/heavyweight-boxing-champ-fury-survives-scare-from-former-ufc-fighter-ngannou-to-win-split-decision
October 29, 2023, 2:22 AM
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's appearance against an MMA fighter making his boxing debut figured to be another show to go along with his other ventures.
Francis…
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World champion Sakamoto captures Skate Canada crown
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/world-champion-sakamoto-captures-skate-canada-crown
October 29, 2023, 7:33 AM
Two-time reigning world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan captured the women's crown at Skate Canada after winning Saturday's free skate final.
The 23-year-old from Kobe scored 151.00 points…
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South Africa holds on to beat New Zealand 12-11 and win fourth Rugby World Cup title
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/south-africa-holds-on-to-beat-new-zealand-12-11-and-win-a-record-fourth-rugby-world-cup-title
October 28, 2023, 10:05 PM
Defending champion South Africa kicked its way to a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by beating New Zealand 12-11 on Saturday after All Blacks captain Sam Cane…
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All Blacks captain Cane is first man to be red-carded in a Rugby World Cup final
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/all-blacks-captain-cane-is-first-man-to-be-red-carded-in-a-rugby-world-cup-final
October 28, 2023, 9:10 PM
New Zealand captain Sam Cane became the first player to be red-carded in a Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
Cane was too high when he tackled South…
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Mazda Roadster
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/mazda-roadster
October 28, 2023, 7:39 PM
A visitor looks at a Mazda Roadster at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo.
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Relief tinged with sadness as Maine residents resume activities after shooting suspect found dead
https://japantoday.com/category/world/relief-tinged-with-sadness-as-maine-residents-resume-activities-after-shooting-suspect-found-dead
October 29, 2023, 2:49 AM
Sunshine and a sense of relief swept through central Maine on Saturday with word that a man who was on the loose for two days after authorities said…
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Djokovic lists Paris Olympics among 'big goals'
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/djokovic-lists-paris-olympics-among-%27big-goals%27
October 28, 2023, 9:06 PM
Novak Djokovic said winning Olympic gold next year is one of his main ambitions as he returns to action at the Paris Masters next week after taking time…
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Former Vice President Mike Pence drops his bid for Republican presidential nomination
https://japantoday.com/category/world/former-vice-president-mike-pence-ends-campaign-for-the-white-house-after-struggling-to-gain-traction
October 28, 2023, 9:02 PM
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dropped his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and…
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Netherlands demand 'bigger nation' status after new World Cup shock
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/netherlands-demand-%27bigger-nation%27-status-after-new-world-cup-shock
October 28, 2023, 9:07 PM
All-rounder Bas de Leede demanded the Netherlands be afforded "bigger nation" status after defeating Bangladesh by 87 runs at the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.
The Dutch,…
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Medvedev downs Tsitsipas to book Vienna final berth
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/medvedev-downs-tsitsipas-to-book-vienna-final-berth
October 28, 2023, 9:06 PM
Daniil Medvedev will defend his title at the ATP event in Vienna against Jannik Sinner in Sunday's final after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) on Saturday.
The…
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Chelsea slump again as Nketiah shines for five-star Arsenal
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/chelsea-slump-again-as-nketiah-stars-for-five-star-arsenal
October 28, 2023, 9:06 PM
Chelsea slumped to another damaging home defeat against Brentford on Saturday as Eddie Nketiah hit a first Premier League hat-trick in a 5-0 win for Arsenal against struggling…
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Russia accuses Ukraine of damaging nuclear waste warehouse as battle for Avdiivika grinds on
https://japantoday.com/category/world/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-damaging-a-nuclear-waste-warehouse-as-the-battle-for-avdiivika-grinds-on
October 29, 2023, 3:49 AM
Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of damaging a nuclear waste storage facility in a drone strike on the Kursk nuclear power plant while fighting raged on for the…
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Security tight for Halloween in Shibuya
https://japantoday.com/category/national/security-tight-for-halloween-in-shibuya-famous-dog-statue-covered
October 29, 2023, 10:16 AM
Tight security was in place in Tokyo's vibrant Shibuya district on Saturday, just days before Halloween, with the famous Hachiko dog statue covered with a white curtain bearing…
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Tigers rout Buffaloes 8-0 in Japan Series opener
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/update1-baseball-murakami-tigers-crush-yamamoto-in-japan-series-opener
October 28, 2023, 9:06 PM
Hanshin Tigers rookie Shoki Murakami outpitched Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, leading the Central League champs to an 8-0 Japan Series Game 1 victory Saturday.
Murakami allowed just…
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Zheng Qinwen beats Zhu Lin to advance to WTA Elite Trophy final against Haddad Maia
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/zheng-qinwen-beats-zhu-lin-to-advance-to-wta-elite-trophy-final-against-haddad-maia
October 28, 2023, 9:06 PM
China’s top player Zheng Qinwen prevailed against compatriot Zhu Lin 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 on Saturday to become just the second Chinese player to make the final of the…
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Ravindra century as New Zealand chase 389 to beat Australia
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ravindra-century-as-new-zealand-chase-389-to-beat-australia
October 28, 2023, 9:07 PM
Rachin Ravindra hit his second century of the tournament as New Zealand attempted to chase down Australia's 388 in their World Cup clash on Saturday.
The 23-year-old Ravindra,…
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South Koreans hold subdued Halloween celebrations a year after party crush killed about 160 people
https://japantoday.com/category/world/south-koreans-hold-subdued-halloween-celebrations-a-year-after-party-crush-killed-about-160-people
October 28, 2023, 9:03 PM
Halloween celebrations in South Korea were subdued on the eve of the first anniversary of a harrowing crowd surge that killed about 160 people in a Seoul alleyway.…
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At least 32 people killed in multi-vehicle pileup on highway in Egypt
https://japantoday.com/category/world/at-least-32-people-were-killed-in-a-multi-car-pileup-on-a-highway-in-egypt-authorities-say1
October 28, 2023, 9:02 PM
A passenger bus slammed into a parked vehicle on a foggy Saturday morning on a highway linking the Egyptian capital, Cairo, and the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, killing…
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About 93% of Japanese firms raised employee wages in 2022: survey
https://japantoday.com/category/business/about-93-of-japanese-firms-raised-employee-wages-in-2022-survey
October 28, 2023, 9:08 PM
Around 93 percent of Japanese companies were compelled to raise wages for their employees in 2022 to prevent them from moving to better-paying jobs amid labor shortages, a…
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At least 25 dead after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan
https://japantoday.com/category/world/at-least-25-dead-after-arcelormittal-mine-fire-in-kazakhstan
October 28, 2023, 8:39 AM
At least 25 people have died in a mine fire in Kazakhstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the local unit of the Luxembourg-based steelmaker which operates the mine, said on Saturday.…
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Netanyahu says Gaza war has entered new stage and will be 'long and difficult'
https://japantoday.com/category/world/besieged-gaza-cut-off-from-the-world-after-heavy-israeli-bombardment-knocks-out-communications
October 29, 2023, 3:49 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation Saturday night that the military has opened a “second stage” in the war against Hamas by sending ground forces into…
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G7 trade ministers begin meeting to bolster supply chain
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/g7-trade-ministers-begin-meeting-to-bolster-supply-chain
October 28, 2023, 9:10 PM
The Group of Seven economies agreed Saturday to create resilient supply chains of crucial minerals such as rare earth elements used in electric vehicles with trusted partners, Japan's…
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