Hideki Matsui, who arrived in the United States with great fanfare after a terrific career in Japan and stamped his Yankees years with an exclamation point as the 2009 World Series MVP, officially ...

Alongside its seasonal cherry blossom latte and matcha cherry blossom latte, Blue Bottle Japan has released a small selection of exclusive sakura goods that make perfect gifts or souvenirs. Highlights ...

When you ever see streetlights in Japan (in Tokyo, in a town), you will see something different. The go signal can be blue and not necessarily green. The “go” signal often appears blue instead of ...

TOKYO – Japan launched a “blue ticket” system on April 1, allowing the police to crack down on cycling violations such as using smartphones while riding, as the country toughens its measures to curb ...

ENGLAND have lost 1-0 to Japan at Wembley Stadium. Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma scored the only goal of the game for the Samurai Blue after 23 minutes in the first-half ...

Police officers explain to a cyclist in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Sept. 4, 2025, that the "blue ticket" fine system for traffic violations will go into effect for bicycles in April 2026. (Mainichi/Ran ...

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)--Japan will introduce the "blue ticket" system for cyclists on Wednesday, allowing riders who commit relatively minor traffic violations to avoid criminal punishment by ...

Japan may not be considered a global footballing powerhouse - but underestimate them at your peril. The Samurai Blue, ranked 18th in the world, have never gone past the last 16 at a World Cup but ...

Scotland vs Japan Highlights, International Friendly 2026: Japan beat Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park in a subdued international friendly, with Junya Ito’s late goal proving the difference. Scotland ...

DALLAS - Fans from around the world will soon flock to North Texas for the nine FIFA World Cup games in Arlington. That includes a man who grew up in Texas but now lives in Tokyo. Joshua Gomez said he ...

Starting on April 1, cyclists in Japan will be regulated under a new “blue ticket” system, which will fine those who are caught violating traffic rules, such as by using smartphones while cycling or ...