Monday 6 May 2013

Three climbers die in mountaineering accidents

Three climbers are confirmed dead Monday in accidents that occurred over the Golden Week holidays on multiple mountains in Nagano Prefecture.

Nuclear regulators assemble for three-day meeting

Nuclear regulators from nine countries including Japan, the United States and South Korea gathered Monday in Tokyo for a three-day meeting to discuss their responses ...

Novelist Murakami makes rare public appearance

In a public interview with literary critic Yutaka Yukawa, acclaimed writer Haruki Murakami says his latest novel is "an attempt at something new."

JAL plane engine catches fire after landing at Osaka airport

An engine on a Bombardier CRJ200 operated by a Japan Airlines Co. group firm catches fire after landing at an Osaka airport.

Three-month peace march sets out for Hiroshima

Around 1,000 people begins a three-month peace march from Tokyo to Hiroshima, calling for the abolishment of nuclear weapons.

Omiya win marred by collision that hospitalizes two players

Unfashionable Omiya Ardija underline their title credentials with a 2-1 win over J-League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima but the victory is bittersweet as an accident sends ...

Togame shuts out Fighters to secure Lions sweep

Ken Togame (4-1) throws a one-hitter for his second shutout of the season as the Pacific League-leading Seibu Lions defeated the Nippon Ham Fighters 1-0.

Uchiyama hangs on to super featherweight title with knockout

Takashi Uchiyama successfully defends his WBA super featherweight title for the seventh time, knocking out the previously undefeated Jaider Parra of Venezuela in the fifth ...