Japan investigating repeated assaults by guards at prison
December 9, 2022 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Japan's Justice Ministry disclosed Friday that more than 20 prison guards had repeatedly pushed, slapped and used other forms of physical violence against a group of inmates at a prison in central Japan, raising questions about the extent of prison abuse in the country.
Fiery bus crash on Japanese highway leaves 2 dead, 7 injured
August 22, 2022 GMTTOKYO (AP) — A bus crashed into a dividing strip, overturned and caught fire on an expressway in central Japan on Monday, killing two people and injuring seven others, police said.
The bus, traveling between downtown Nagoya and a nearby prefectural airport, apparently hit the divider just before leaving the expressway, according to Aichi police.
Big 2nd half helps France top Japan 42-23 in 1st test
July 2, 2022 GMTAICHI, Japan (AP) — France broke out of a 13-13 halftime deadlock, scoring four second-half tries Saturday to beat Japan 42-23 in the first of two rugby tests.
Japan started well and might have been on the way to another giant-killing performance when it matched the Six Nations champions through a tough first half.
Tominaga, McGowens lead Nebraska past South Dakota 83-70
November 27, 2021 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Keisei Tominaga and Bryce McGowens combined to score 45 points and Nebraska earned its fourth-straight win by knocking off South Dakota 83-70 on Saturday.
Tominaga, a junior college transfer from Nagoya, Japan scored a season-high 23 points, hitting 5 of 6 3-point attempts, to lead the Cornhuskers.
South Korean clubs to meet in Asian Champions League QFs
September 17, 2021 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Defending champion Ulsan Hyundai was drawn Friday to face South Korean league rival Jeonbuk in the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League.
Ulsan will be attempting to extend its 16-match winning streak in the competition.
Japan mayor apologizes for biting athlete’s gold medal
August 12, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — A Japanese mayor apologized Thursday for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player who had paid a courtesy visit after Japan beat the United States in the final.
Nagoya mayor Takashi Kawamura had praised pitcher Miu Goto during the Aug.
Brightly burning meteor seen across wide areas of Japan
November 30, 2020 GMTTOKYO (AP) — A brightly burning meteor was seen plunging from the sky in wide areas of Japan, capturing attention on television and social media...
Asia Today: Central Japan region put under virus emergency
August 6, 2020 GMTTOKYO (AP) — A governor in central Japan announced a state of emergency Thursday because of rising virus cases and asked businesses and people to curb activities, especially during an upcoming holiday...
The Latest: Japan region declares coronavirus emergency
August 6, 2020 GMTTOKYO — The governor of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture has announced a regional “state of emergency” seeking to curb the coronavirus...
Japan, South Korea meet after saving intelligence pact
November 23, 2019 GMTNAGOYA, Japan (AP) — The Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a Japan-hosted G-20 meeting Saturday, a day after Seoul kept alive a 2016 military intelligence sharing pact with Tokyo, reversing its planned termination amid bilateral tensions...