5+ hour, 18+ min ago  (113+ words) Ginza Hachigou: Fresh Ramen Flavor from France-Trained Chef'nippon.com - Ginza Hachigou: Fresh Ramen Flavor from France-Trained Chef The Ever-Evolving Culture of Ramen Michelin-Recognized Noodles in Ginza Ginza Hachigou's ramen has a clear soup built around chicken, with toppings of cured…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (183+ words) Miami, March 14 (Jiji Press)--Japan lost to Venezuela 8-5 in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, marking the first time that the Asian powerhouse, a three-time WBC champion, has missed a semifinal spot in the history of the…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (459+ words) Miami, March 12 (Jiji Press)--Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be the starting pitcher for the Japanese national baseball team, nicknamed Samurai Japan, in its quarterfinal game against Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Saturday. The pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (489+ words) Tokyo, March 11 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese national baseball team, nicknamed Samurai Japan, won all four of its pool-stage games in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, advancing to the quarterfinals in the United States. On Tuesday, Samurai Japan defeated the Czech Republic…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (518+ words) Since its debut in January 1996, the nationally beloved anime Detective Conan has captivated audiences of all ages. The Detective Conan TV Anime Thirtieth Anniversary Exhibition is now being held at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Bunky, Tokyo, from February…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (513+ words) The World Baseball Classic, held every three years, pits national teams from baseball-loving countries against one another in a two-week tournament. This year, it runs from March 5 through March 18, Japan time, with games played in Japan, Puerto Rico, and the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (166+ words) Taipei, Feb. 26 (Jiji Press)--Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday bestowed the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon on legendary professional baseball player Sadaharu Oh in honor of his contributions to cultural exchanges between Japan and Taiwan through…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (161+ words) Tokyo, Feb. 20 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese version of Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani's English-language picture book about his beloved dog, Decoy, was published Friday. - Japanese Version of MLB Superstar Ohtani's Picture Book Published The book, whose original title is…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (543+ words) Otsu, Shiga Pref., Feb. 17 (Jiji Press)--A 36-year-old Japanese man on Tuesday admitted to murdering a "hogoshi" private-sector volunteer probation officer in charge of him in 2024, while the defense for him argued that he is not mentally competent to bear…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (259+ words) In many countries around the world, February 14 is a chance to declare one's affection for a significant other or prospective partner, an act performed with anything from cards and flowers to balloons and even teddy bears. In Japan, however, stores…...