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Typhoon No. 26, a compact storm, is moving toward eastern Japan and could bring an end to Tokyo's longest recorded stretch of rainy days since statistics began. While the heaviest rain may be brief, Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures remain at risk of landslides, and residents are being urged to stay alert to disaster warnings as the system passes.
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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia has carried out a stock split that reduced its share price to one third of its previous level. The move comes as the stock retreats sharply from its high near 110,000 yen to the 50,000-yen range, dividing investors. Some see the lower price as a buying opportunity, with bullish targets above 120,000 yen, while a wealthy individual investor warns that the days of anything semiconductor-related rising are over and that cutting dividends could trigger a fall.
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Tokyo Yakult Swallows have issued de facto release notices to six players, including pitcher Taguchi Rento, as well as Aoyagi Koyo and Numuta Shohei. Taguchi said he is not in a position to quibble over money as he explores ways to keep playing, both in NPB and elsewhere, and apologised to fans. The moves come as clubs finalise rosters ahead of the offseason.
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France face Belgium in an international football match, with Adrien Rabiot set to wear the captain's armband for Les Bleus. Goal.com also reports that a decision has been made regarding Maignan for the fixture. The team news has drawn attention ahead of kickoff as fans and media weigh up France's lineup choices.
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An Australia international forward scored a remarkable free kick against Brazil, and the goal is drawing wide attention in Japan and beyond. Fans praised the strike's dramatic dip and spin, calling it 'a textbook free kick' and noting the huge drop the ball made as it flew over the wall into the net during the Australia–Brazil match.
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The PS5 Pro is reportedly sold out across retailers, with Sony reportedly not planning a significant restock until 2027, according to commentary circulating in tech news. Gamers are discussing the shortage and what it means for anyone hoping to buy the upgraded console. The topic surfaced alongside a wave of gaming news, including The Witcher 3 Remastered's release details and enhancements list from CD Projekt.
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Nippon Professional Baseball's off-season contract notification period is underway, with the Chunichi Dragons confirming which players will not be offered contracts for next season. Fans are tracking the club's official announcements as teams across the league trim their rosters, a difficult annual ritual that can end players' careers or prompt moves to other clubs or independent leagues.
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Japanese actress Kaoru Yachigusa is being widely searched following news that screenwriter So Kuramoto has died. Kuramoto wrote 'Kita no Kuni kara' and 'Yasuragi no Sato', in which Yachigusa starred, and tributes have poured in from actors and former Furano Juku students remembering his influence. Japanese media are running retrospectives on his career and the performers he worked with.
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An earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture late on September 26, registering a seismic intensity of 4, with an estimated magnitude of 4.5 and a focal depth of about 10 kilometres. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued intensity readings by municipality, and officials confirmed there was no risk of a tsunami.
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Japan's men's national football team, the Samurai Blue, are set to play Venezuela on 28 September at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. The Japan Football Association has announced the Venezuela squad travelling to Japan for the match, and fans are discussing the upcoming fixture and the visitors' selected players ahead of kickoff.
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Typhoon No. 26 is forecast to approach Japan's Okinawa region by the 28th with 'very strong' intensity, according to Japan Weather Association forecaster Toru Fujikawa. Authorities are urging residents to prepare for high waves and other dangerous conditions as the storm nears.
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Comedian Eiko Kano is taking part in a poker tournament where players are free to taunt and provoke each other, facing off against comedy duo Kamaitachi, Linda Color Infinity and other entertainers. The event blends stand-up-style banter with competitive card play, and coverage of the matchups is drawing attention from fans of Japanese comedy.
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Italy defeated Turkey 4-1 in a UEFA Nations League match, securing the first win of the second Mancini era. Italy's attack stood out in a commanding performance, while Turkey managed a consolation goal but fell at home. Fans are searching for the sides' standings in the competition following the result.
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The Yomiuri Giants take on the Hiroshima Carp in the final game of a nine-game stretch, with the Giants pinning their hopes of escaping last place on their pitching staff. Attention is on how they will handle Carp pitcher Iroyuki Itoh, with pitcher Sasaki viewed as a key man for the Giants in the matchup.
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Japan's women's national football team, Nadeshiko Japan, defeated South Korea 2-0 in the Asian Games, with Chinya Kamiya scoring both goals. She has now netted six goals in five matches. The win keeps Japan on course for a historic third consecutive Asian Games title, and they will face North Korea in the final.
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In Japan, attention is turning to a possible review of the government guidance limiting overtime to 45 hours per month. Economist-weekly commentary by scholar Wakana Shuto examines what the reconsideration means for workers' rights and work-style reform, debating whether loosening or tightening the cap would affect labor conditions.
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Hanshin faced Yakult in a Central League game that drew wide attention in Japan. The focus was on Hanshin pitcher Kudo Yasunari, who came on to close out the win, becoming the first player in NPB history signed from a development squad to record a closing appearance in a victory. Kudo said he had long dreamed of being surrounded by teammates on the mound. Japanese sports outlets highlighted the milestone.
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Attention is turning to the 2026 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after ParisLongchamp officials indicated the going would be the equivalent of good-to-soft, with significant rainfall forecast in the middle of the week. The prospect of easier ground is prompting discussion among Japanese racing fans about how conditions could affect the field for Europe's premier flat race at the Paris course.
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South Korea are set to play Uruguay, with attention on Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur coming up against his former club captain Son Heung-min, who now plays for Los Angeles FC. Fans are discussing the reunion of the two ex-teammates and how Korea's squad matches up against a strong South American side.
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J2 side Albirex Niigata prepare for their Levain Cup match against Matsumoto on the 29th, with reports suggesting MF Arai, a holding midfielder by trade, is likely to start at left back. The unusual positional switch is drawing attention as Niigata manage their squad options for the cup tie.
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Japan's Fair Trade Commission has found 42 companies violated antitrust law by colluding on large-scale repair work at condominiums across Tokyo and six surrounding prefectures. Design and consulting firms were central to the scheme, and the commission ordered about 1.6 billion yen in surcharge payments. It publicly named 171 condominiums involved, saying residents may have been overcharged for repair costs.
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Yokohama DeNA BayStars have notified right-handed pitcher Kenta Ozono, the club's top pick in the 2021 draft and a former ace candidate wearing number 18, that he will be released after just five seasons. Ozono said he could not repay the expectations placed on him with results, but expressed his determination to continue his playing career. The move is drawing attention ahead of DeNA's matchup with the Chunichi Dragons.
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Belgium and France are playing live in the UEFA Nations League, with the match drawing attention from fans across Europe and beyond. The fixture is trending in search in countries including France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and Singapore as people follow the score and key moments in real time.
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Japan's men's national volleyball team is in action against Pakistan at the Asian Games, with live coverage reporting Japan took two consecutive sets from Pakistan in the match. Japanese sports media, including Sanspo, are running live updates as the contest unfolds, drawing strong attention from fans tracking the national team's progress in the tournament.
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Japanese figure skater Rika Kihira is a top trending search in Japan. Interest comes as the country's figure skating stars are in the spotlight, with Kaori Sakamoto and Ryo Matsuda joining other skaters for a talk appearance on Nippon TV's variety program, meeting host Sanma Akashiya for the first time and drawing fresh attention to the sport's leading names.
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Japanese actor Hironori Yamamoto has announced that he is getting married, with the news reported by TV Guide WEB. The announcement was made in connection with the program 'Ai no Haiena 6'. Fans in Japan are reacting to the surprise personal news, which has quickly become one of the most searched topics in the country.
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Interest is building around how to watch Japan's men's volleyball matches at the 2026 Asian Games, with reports detailing scheduled terrestrial TV broadcasts and free online streaming options for the national team's games. Fans are checking where they can follow the tournament as the event approaches.
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England and Spain meet in their opening UEFA Nations League fixture, with the match drawing global attention. Lamine Yamal made an immediate impact, helping Spain strike early against Harry Kane's side. Kane expressed confidence that England's strengths could trouble Spain, while discussion surrounded team selection, including Jordan Pickford's absence from the starting lineup and whether Yamal would feature.
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France defeated Turkey in a UEFA Nations League match, drawing wide attention in Japan alongside Nations League coverage. Japanese sports media also highlighted a national team player's first international goal, saying the coach urged him to keep attacking, with a failed World Cup selection serving as motivation behind his move to PSG.
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Japanese actor Sakaguchi Kentaro, 35, announced his marriage to an older woman, and reports say police were called to his home roughly ten days later. Japanese media suggest the incident stemmed from an escalating argument between the couple, with speculation that his wife placed the call. The story is drawing wide attention given how soon it came after the happy announcement.
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The Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament wrapped up on its final day, with Onosato taking the championship. Speaking afterward, the wrestler acknowledged he had gone through a difficult period but said he was glad to have come through it. Japanese media, including NHK, covered his victory and comments as the tournament concluded in Japan.
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England and Spain meet in their UEFA Nations League Group A3 opener, with Japanese media also debating tactical lessons from Spanish football. One England forward, playing at Barcelona, said players there feel a 'born difference' compared to English football, saying 'we are not them', fueling discussion over whether England should emulate Spain's style.
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The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles are set to host the Chiba Lotte Marines, with Rakuten Mobile Park opening on schedule as planned. Veteran pitcher Masahiro Tanaka's teammate Maeda Kenshin is named the starter, and fans hoping for the game to go ahead are watching weather conditions closely around the ballpark.
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Spotify is experiencing technical problems, with the streaming service confirming issues and many users reporting playback failures. CNET reports that listeners have been unable to access music and podcasts, prompting widespread discussion as people check whether the outage affects them. The company has not detailed the cause or a timeline for restoring full service.
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Japan's men's 4x100m relay team finished fifth in 38.57 seconds at the Asian Games, missing out on a medal and failing to reclaim the Asian title they had lost. Sprinter Ryota Yamagata-era anchor Fuga Sato featured as attention turned to the relay squad. Kiryu Yoshihide said afterwards that the whole team must think together about what went wrong after the disappointing result.
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Japan's Fair Trade Commission found 42 companies colluded on large-scale condominium repair work in the Kanto region, ruling it a violation of the Antimonopoly Act. It ordered the firms to pay surcharges of about 1.6 billion yen. The commission says residents' repair costs may have been improperly inflated, prompting public concern over fees charged to apartment owners.
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Kengo Nishimoto, a Japanese politician with the Democratic Party for the People, is attracting a spike in search interest in Japan. Nishimoto serves in national politics and has drawn public attention over recent remarks and activities, prompting many people to look up details about his background and positions.
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Jubilo Iwata will host J1 League side JEF United Chiba in the second round of the Levain Cup. Local coverage in Shizuoka highlights the challenge for Iwata's younger players against a Chiba side expected to field its best lineup, with interest focused on how the fledglings perform at home.
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Serbia and the Netherlands are set to meet in a Nations League fixture, drawing attention from fans in Japan and beyond. The match comes as Serbia continue their Nations League campaign, with previews also circulating of their game against Greece. Interest is focused on how Serbia will fare against European opposition in the tournament.
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The Asian Men's Volleyball Championship is drawing attention in Japan, with focus on the national team's match against Uzbekistan on September 27. DAZN and other outlets have published viewing guides covering TV broadcasts and streaming schedules, and fans are checking how and when to watch Japan's games in the tournament.
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Japan's furusato nōzei hometown tax donation system is set to change at the end of the month, with broadcaster TV Asahi reporting that some thank-you gifts from local governments will disappear from next month. Donors have days left to give under the current rules and still claim deductions for the year. The upcoming revisions have drawn attention to which municipalities will be affected and how return gifts will be regulated.
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Runner Tomonori Yamaguchi won silver in the 5000m at the Asian Championships in Nagoya, battling down to the line against the Diamond League Final champion before taking second place. It is Japan's first medal in the event at the Asian Championships in 32 years, and athletics fans are celebrating the breakthrough result.
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The Japanese romance film Matching: True Love is attracting attention in Japan after word of an unexpected sequel. A review on Eiga.com calls it a 'surprise sequel,' with viewers sharing reactions and ratings. The original film, about dangers of dating-app matched encounters, continues to spark discussion among Japanese moviegoers.
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Belgium and France are set to meet in a UEFA Nations League fixture, drawing attention from football fans. Reports highlight anticipation around the matchup, with discussion also touching on Mark van Bommel's enthusiasm about crossing paths with Zinedine Zidane, whose future role with the French national team remains a topic of speculation. Fans are debating the sides' chances ahead of kickoff.
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Sprinter Nakajima Yuki Joseph finished third in the men's athletics event at the Asian Games, describing his result as unsatisfactory. Japanese sports media covered his disappointment at not finishing higher, and discussion of his performance is circulating among fans following the athletics competition in Japan.
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Sri Lanka and Nepal's men's cricket clash at the Asian Games has been hit by repeated washouts in Nisshin, Japan. Sri Lanka reached the semifinals after another rain-abandoned match, while Nepal, riding a six-match T20I winning streak, saw their campaign halted by the weather. Even a washout in the meeting would send Sri Lanka through, leaving Nepali fans frustrated at rain deciding their fate.
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Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote has bought the Japanese operations of toy chain Toys 'R' Us, and will inherit all 150 stores nationwide. The deal secures the future of the brand's shops in Japan, drawing wide attention as the global toy retailer has faced repeated financial troubles abroad.
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Seibu faced Orix in Nippon Professional Baseball with second place on the line. Pitcher Tomoichiro Sumida returned to the bench straight from a hospital visit, and his fighting spirit reportedly inspired teammates to secure the crucial win and hold onto second place in the standings.
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A television special, 'Udo Innocchi's Exploration! World Heritage', is broadcast tonight in Japan, featuring presenter Yumiko Udo and entertainer Innosuke Nagano. Messages from colleagues who have shared hardships with the pairing are featured alongside the program, drawing attention from viewers discussing the show and Udo's ongoing presence on Japanese television.
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Toronto Blue Jays slugger Kazuma Okamoto is drawing attention in MLB as his team prepares to face the Cincinnati Reds. Japanese media highlight that Okamoto has reached 92 RBIs, the best on his team, saying staying injury-free matters more to him than the numbers. Coverage also notes former Hanshin pitcher Johnson greeting Okamoto warmly and fans giving him loud support.