Japan

Trump wants to revive the lagging US shipbuilding industry. Here are the hurdles he faces

Trump's executive order instructs a series of assessments regarding how the government could bolster financial support to the industry through the Defense Production Act.

Airlines April 2

American Airlines flight to Tokyo from NYC diverted to Texas for 'maintenance issue'

A flight from New York City to Tokyo was diverted to Dallas, Texas after it experienced a maintenance issue while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

Pete Hegseth March 30

Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, an "indispensable" country against Chinese aggression.

MLB March 21

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan, according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country's history.

Japan March 20

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure

Survivors and victims' families are seeking justice thirty years after the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network that killed thirteen people and left thousands sickened.

Travel March 4

Popular travel destination breaks annual tourism record, sets new goal of 60M visitors

After breaking an annual tourism record in 2024, Japan looks to reach 60 million visitors by 2030. Officials tell Fox News Digital how Japan plans to attract visitors.

New York Mets February 11

Mets pitcher from Japan says team needs to 'build a roof' if it wants more Japanese stars

With the Dodgers landing the top Japanese prospects in recent years, Mets pitcher Kodai Senga had an idea for how his new team could get more Japanese stars. He suggested a dome.

Donald Trump February 9

Trump's fourth week in office could include meeting with Zelenskyy, ironing out steel deal

President Donald Trump's fourth week in office is expected to be action-packed, after the 47th president previewed potentially meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Nippon Steel CEO.

Donald Trump February 7

President Trump says 'we will have relations with North Korea'; it's a 'big asset' that he gets along with Kim

President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House and touted his good relationship with Kim Jong Un from meetings in his first term.

Japan January 4

World’s oldest person dies in Japan at 116

Tomiko Itooka, the oldest person in the world, has died at 116. She was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1908 and is survived by one son, one daughter and five grandchildren.

Travel December 19

Popular travel destination sees record-high tourism topping 33M visitors

More than 33 million visitors traveled to Japan in 2024, leading the country to reach a new tourism record. Nearly 250,000 Americans visited Japan in November.

Travel December 11

Popular travel destination to hike hot springs 'bathing tax' in effort to tackle overtourism: report

Municipalities in Japan are considering raising bathing taxes at scenic hot springs locations while other cities discuss introducing a lodging tax in an attempt to curb overtourism.

MLB December 9

Roki Sasaki bidding among MLB teams to start Tuesday and run until Jan. 23

Japanese RHP Roki Sasaki was posted to MLB teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through Jan. 23.

Japan November 20

Japan says it will watch China’s military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace

Japanese officials said they are watching to see if China prevents further airspace violations; China explained that an August violation of Japanese airspace was unintentional.

Japan November 7

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

After spending months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant, a robot has delivered a small sample of melted nuclear fuel.

Lifestyle October 25

On this day in history, October 25, 1944, first kamikaze suicide pilots attack US Navy in World War II

Imperial Japan sent its first wave of kamikaze suicide planes to the U.S. Navy off the coast of the Philippines on Oct. 25, 1944. Thousands were killed in the attacks by war's end.

Japan October 3

World War II-era bomb explodes at busy international airport, cratering taxiway

An American bomb from World War II buried beneath a Japanese airport exploded Wednesday, cratering a taxiway and forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights.

Asian Cuisine September 28

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, gets a fresh look from experts

Monosodium glutamate, better known as "MSG," is a staple ingredient in Asian cuisine, but it has faced controversy in the United States. Experts shared the latest perspectives.

Japan September 26

Japanese court acquits longest-serving death row inmate in 1966 quadruple murder case

A Japanese court on Thursday found an 88-year-old former boxer not guilty in a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder, reversing his long death row status.

Japan September 25

Japan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait for first time, newspaper reports

Attempting to send a message to China, Japan's Self Defense Force has patrolled the Taiwan Strait for the first time, according to Japanese newspaper Yomiuri.

Japan September 24

Japan says Russian patrol aircraft violated its airspace, responds by firing flares

After a Russian military patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace, Japan's Self-Defense Force dispatched an aircraft that, for the first time, fired flares in 'an anti-airspace violation action.'

Joe Biden September 21

Biden begins private meetings with world leaders at Delaware home ahead of secretive Quad meeting

Biden has met with the leaders of Japan, India and Australia privately at his Wilmington, Delaware home ahead of the secretive Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meeting this weekend.

China September 20

10-year-old Japanese boy dies after stabbing near his school in China

A 10-year-old Japanese student was stabbed near his school in Shenzhen, China, and has died, officials said, despite Tokyo's requests for enhanced safety.

New York Yankees September 12

Ex-Yankees infielder Tyler Austin suffers freak injury with Japanese club

Former New York Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin suffered a freak injury while he was changing his jersey for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

Pentagon August 27

Pentagon says it can ‘walk and chew gum at same time’ when asked about absence of carrier in the Pacific

The Pentagon was asked how long the Indo-Pacific region could be without a U.S. carrier strike group, and it said, "We can walk and chew gum at the same time."

Japan August 22

A robot's attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended

An attempt to use a robot to remove a sample of melted fuel from Japan's tsunami-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was suspended due to a technical issue.

Japan August 14

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory, leaving citizens scared, confused

Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory" last week following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The strong quake increased the likelihood of another big one within the next 30 years.