Japan destroyer conducts 1st test-firing of Tomahawk cruise missiles
TOKYO Japan's Self-Defense Forces conducted their first test-firing of U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles from the Aegis-equipped destroyer Chokai, the Defense Ministry said Thursday. The test,...
Narita Airport private jet terminal reopens after expansion, adds domestic flight services
NARITA, Chiba -- Narita International Airport's dedicated business jet terminal, known as Premier Gate, will reopen on Aug. 1 following a major renovation aimed at...
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
A man in a suit sits onstage at a Roppongi theater in May and fires a fart-fueled dart at a balloon. Later, another comedian flips...
Retro Japan: Former Shimazu residence a century-old mansion full of luxury, elegance
The former Shimazu family residence's main building, located in the capital's Shinagawa Ward, was designed by British architect Josiah Conder, who is also known for...
Lolita fashion from Japan finds growing fan base in China
SHANGHAI (Kyodo) -- Japanese Lolita fashion, with its lace-trimmed dresses, ruffled collars and voluminous skirts inspired by Western dolls, is winning over a growing number...
UNESCO adds Japan’s Asuka-Fujiwara sites to World Heritage list
BUSAN, South Korea (Kyodo) -- UNESCO decided Sunday to add a group of ancient sites in Nara Prefecture that show the formation of Japan's centralized...
Sumo: Aonishiki beats fellow front runner Kirishima, takes sole lead
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Ukrainian sekiwake Aonishiki moved into the outright lead Friday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after an outstanding victory over ozeki Kirishima...
Sumo: Ukrainian star Aonishiki wins 3-way playoff to clinch Nagoya title
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Ukrainian dynamo Aonishiki captured his third top-division title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, winning a three-way championship playoff against...

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