How to watch the Netherlands vs. Japan in the FIFA World Cup

The Netherlands and Japan will face off in their first match of the tournament on Sunday afternoon.

• Jun 14

Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring 4 people

A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.

• Jun 2

2 Americans arrested over stunt at viral baby monkey Punch's zoo in Japan

Two Americans were arrested in Japan after social media posts showed a person jumping into an enclosure at the zoo where viral baby monkey Punch found fame.

• May 18

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores this year

The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.

• Apr 14

Japan-backed synthetic diamond grit plant coming to Georgia under trade deal

Japan's first major U.S. trade deal investment will bring a high-tech synthetic diamond grit manufacturing facility—promising new jobs—to Georgia

• Feb 18