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Japanese athletes dominated the X Games Chiba competition at Makuhari Messe, bringing home multiple medals in front of roaring hometown crowds. The event marked the second stop of the newly launched X Games League.
After stumbling under pressure at the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, 20-year-old Japanese figure skater Mone Chiba learned what she needed most for the Olympics: trust in herself. Now heading to Milan with a fresh perspective, she's transforming her toughest moment into her greatest lesson.
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto ended her career on the highest note possible, claiming her fourth world championship in Prague before retirement. The Olympic medalist leaves the sport as one of the most decorated skaters in decades, signing off with a personal best performance.
Japanese figure skating legend Kaori Sakamoto ended her competitive career with a fourth world championship title, skating her personal best performance in Prague. The emotional farewell moved competitors and fans worldwide as the 25-year-old cemented her place among the sport's all-time greats.
Japanese skating legend Sakamoto Kaori delivered a stunning short program in Prague, returning to compete in the same country where her international career began 13 years ago. The 25-year-old is one step closer to ending her storied career with a fourth world championship title.
A crowdsourced earthquake reporting platform is breaking language barriers to help disaster responders worldwide. One social media post in Japan drove over 17,000 people to share their earthquake experiences, proving the power of accessible emergency tools.
Japanese researchers just cracked a major barrier in carbon capture technology, creating materials that release CO2 at half the temperature of current methods. This breakthrough could dramatically cut the costs holding back large-scale climate solutions.
Japan's women's soccer team dominated South Korea 4-1 in Sydney to secure their spot in Saturday's Asian Cup final against Australia. The victory sets up a thrilling rematch between Asia's top teams, with Japan looking to reclaim the title they won in 2014 and 2018.
One in four Japanese people now regularly interact with foreigners, up from just 2% a few decades ago. The shift signals growing openness in a country long known for homogeneity.
A 40-year-old Japanese sailor sold his house to fund his dream of conquering one of Earth's most dangerous solo races. Masatomo Suzuki is preparing to sail 30,000 miles around the world completely alone.
Japan's women's soccer team demolished the Philippines 7-0 to clinch their spot in the Asian Cup semifinals and secure a place at next year's World Cup. The victory showcased a team firing on all cylinders with a tournament-leading 24 goals scored and not a single goal conceded.
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto delivered an emotional performance that brought fans to tears as she leads her final world championships. The Olympic silver medalist scored 79.31 points skating to "Time to Say Goodbye" in what could crown a legendary career.
Japanese skaters claimed the top two spots in Olympic women's figure skating, with Ami Nakai scoring a career-best 78.71 points. The trio of Japanese competitors now positions the country for a potential podium sweep heading into Thursday's finals.
American figure skater Alysa Liu claimed Olympic gold Thursday night, ending a two-decade drought for US women on the podium. Just hours later, the US women's hockey team defeated Canada in overtime to capture their third Olympic gold medal.
Tokyo's beloved DisneySea theme park is rolling out a sparkling year-long celebration for its 25th anniversary, bringing new shows, ocean-themed decorations, and special treats to millions of visitors. The "Sparkling Jubilee" marks a major milestone for a park that's welcomed over 900 million guests since 2001.
Japan delivered a masterclass performance, defeating South Korea 4-1 to set up a thrilling Women's Asian Cup final against Australia. The showcase of skill and teamwork promises an epic showdown at Stadium Australia this Saturday.
American ice dancers claimed all three medals at the Four Continents Championships in Beijing, marking the first U.S. sweep in the event since 2005. Olympic duo Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik led the historic victory just weeks before the Milan Winter Games.
Three Japanese figure skaters delivered stunning performances at the Milano Cortina Olympics, claiming three of the top four spots in the women's short program. Veteran Kaori Sakamoto and teenage Olympic rookie Ami Nakai now lead the field heading into Thursday's medal round.
A convenience store chain in Japan is transforming its locations into lifelines for disaster-struck communities. The first store just opened with free Wi-Fi, phone charging, and emergency supplies ready to deploy when the next earthquake hits.
After 13 years of import restrictions, Japan and South Korea are exploring regular talks that could restore trade in seafood from the Fukushima region. The move signals growing confidence in scientific safety measures following the 2011 nuclear accident.
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