Japan fails to produce elite universities: global survey
This year's Times Higher Education World University Rankings show Japan's increased presence in the listing of universities from 92 countries and regions, with 110 institutions now represen…
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Olympics: Japan Olympic Museum set to open to public on Saturday
KYODO NEWS - 14 hours ago - 14:57 | Sports, News, AllAn opening ceremony was held Thursday in Tokyo for the Japan Olympic Museum, which aims to showcase the history and significance of the …
Nissan CEO Saikawa to quit Sept. 16 in face of overpaid compensation
The new CEO will face daunting challenges including rebuilding governance shaken by the arrest of Ghosn over alleged financial misconduct and restoring earnings after falling to a record low on falte…
Sumo: Yokozuna Hakuho withdraws from Autumn meet with broken finger
KYODO NEWS - 18 hours ago - 13:16 | Sports, AllGrand champion Hakuho has withdrawn from the ongoing 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a broken finger, his stablemaster said Mond…
IN PHOTOS: Typhoon Faxai batters Tokyo
KYODO NEWS - 16 hours ago - 15:26 | All, JapanTOKYO - Typhoon Faxai, one of the strongest on record to make landfall in the Kanto region of eastern Japan, wreaked havoc in Tokyo, Chiba…
Predawn fire cancels Japan's rocket launch to ISS
KYODO NEWS - 32 minutes ago - 06:28 | Japan, AllA fire broke out near a rocket launch pad on Tanegashima Island in southwestern Japan early Wednesday, prompting the cancelation of an unmann…
Wider Tokyo area braces for travel chaos as typhoon approaches
East Japan Railway Co. said all lines in the greater Tokyo area will be suspended Monday morning until around 8 a.m. as it will need to inspect tracks following the passage of the powerful typhoon.…
Sumo: Hakuho suffers opening-day upset at Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament
KYODO NEWS - 4 hours ago - 19:47 | Sports, AllGrand champion Hakuho suffered a big upset at the hands of rank-and-filer Hokutofuji on Sunday, the first day of the Autumn Grand Sum…
Advisory network expanding to guide parents of disabled in Japan
KYODO NEWS - 9 hours ago - 14:57 | Lifestyle, All, JapanA network of advisory services to address concerns of parents who worry about becoming sick or dying, and having no way of caring for…
Rugby: Brave Blossoms confident ahead of RWC despite loss to Boks
By Rich Freeman, KYODO NEWS - 13 hours ago - 09:10 | Sports, Rugby2019, AllThe message from the Japan team after Friday's big 41-7 loss to South Africa just two weeks before the R…