Another Azerbaijani judoka crowned European champion

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijani judoka Eljan Hajiyev (90kg) has claimed a gold medal at the European Judo Championships Seniors Individuals 2024 in Zagreb, Croatia. He secured the medal thanks… Read more

Town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly… Read more

Golden Week holidays start amid post-COVID tourism boom, weak yen

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ Japan’s Golden Week holidays started Saturday, with train stations and airports across the country crowded with tourists amid easing fears of COVID-19, while the yen’s sharp… Read more

S Korea to consult Naver, after report firm faces Japan pressure to divest stake

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver, after media reported that the domestic internet company was under pressure from Japan to divest from… Read more

Japan, U.S., Australia, Philippine defense chiefs to meet in May

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara is set to hold a meeting with his counterparts from the United States, Australia and the Philippines in Hawaii early next… Read more

A new method of making diamonds doesn’t require extreme pressure

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ Diamonds in nature famously form under immense pressure in Earth’s mantle. But a new laboratory technique allows diamonds to skip the squeeze. The most common method… Read more

Star K-pop producer causes online stir after lashing out at industry bosses

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ The creative director behind the girl band NewJeans has found online fame after a tearful, profanity-laced news conference in which she slammed some of K-pop’s most… Read more

Japan startup reveals close-up image of space debris image

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ Japanese space company Astroscale Holdings Inc has unveiled what it calls the world’s first publicly released close-up image taken of space debris, hailing it as progress… Read more

Dodgers extend winning streak to 6 as Tyler Glasnow gets first career victory against Blue Jays

Tokyo, 28 April, /AJMEDIA/ Tyler Glasnow pitched six solid innings for his first victory in 10 career starts against Toronto, Mookie Betts had three hits and an RBI, and the… Read more