Businesses and local authorities in Nagoya are intensifying preparations to welcome visitors for the upcoming Asian Games, which are less than a month away.

Atousa Golshadnezhad, Iran’s world and Asian karate champion, has withdrawn from her role as flag-bearer for Iran at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Researchers express concern over the significant amount of plastic waste found at a protected tidal flat in Nagoya, Japan, fearing its detrimental effects on the diverse ecosystem.

Iran's men's national handball team will travel to Serbia for five friendly matches after completing three preparation camps. This is part of their final technical assessment ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

JR Kyushu announced that the Kyushu Shinkansen has partially resumed northbound operations between Chikugo-Funagoya and Hakata after an earlier suspension, with southbound services expected to restart later.

22-year-old Ukrainian refugee Danilas Javhusyšynas, also known as Aonishiki Arata, triumphed at the prestigious Nagoya Basho sumo tournament in Japan, becoming a world champion again.

Nagoya, Gifu, Kyoto, and Kofu are forecast to experience 'extreme heat days' with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius or higher. Emergency transports due to heatstroke are rapidly increasing nationwide, prompting strict warnings.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Nagoya, Japan, on suspicion of spraying bear spray inside a post office, sending five people to the hospital. The incident caused a disruption and required medical attention for those affected.

A house fire in Tenpaku Ward, Nagoya City, in the early hours of June 29 resulted in the deaths of two people.

Five individuals have fallen ill, with one child remaining in serious condition, following an E. coli outbreak traced to a Costco store in Nagoya, Japan.

Kijomasa, a Western lowland gorilla at Nagoya Zoo, has become an internet sensation after being filmed striking a contemplative "philosopher pose" following an argument with another gorilla.

A Nagoya court in Japan has recognized AI-created explicit images as child pornography, marking the first case in the country where the law has been applied to the possession of AI-generated sexual deepfakes.

A 50-year-old Yamazaki whisky, bottled exclusively for a club in Nagoya and autographed by Suntory's chief blender, fetched a record $1 million at auction, nearly doubling its estimated price.

An 85-year-old microbus driver has been arrested in Nagoya, Japan, on suspicion of hit-and-run after allegedly striking and killing two pedestrians at an intersection and fleeing the scene.

The city of Nagoya is selling its old drain covers for reuse, offering them to the public.

Following the acquittal of Akiji Maekawa (60) in a retrial for a 40-year-old murder case of a junior high school girl in Fukui City, the Nagoya High Public Prosecutors Office announced it will conduct interviews with the prosecutors involved at the time as part of its investigation.

In a second trial, a father from Toyama Prefecture was again sentenced to 8 years in prison by the Nagoya High Court, Kanazawa Branch, for sexually assaulting his daughter when she was a high school student.

Yuji Wada, a former teacher involved in victimizing over 75 children by sharing indecent images, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison by the Nagoya District Court.

A 20-year-old self-proclaimed employee has been arrested in Nagoya, Japan, on suspicion of abandoning a baby's body found wrapped in towels in a private room of an internet cafe.

Dhaka's Aichi Hospital, established in 1996 by a doctor who studied at Nagoya University with support from Aichi Prefecture, continues its promise to provide care for those in need.

The 6th game of the 7-game series for the "Osho Title," one of the eight major titles in Shogi, has begun in Nagoya City. Attention is focused on whether Sota Fujii, the six-crown holder (23), who is in a must-win situation, can win and keep his hopes alive for the final game.

The Somei Yoshino cherry trees are predicted to begin flowering up to a week earlier than usual, with blooms expected to start on March 17 in Nagoya before spreading to other regions of Japan.

The closure is part of a redevelopment plan for the Nagoya Station area, led by the department store operator's parent company, Nagoya Railroad.

The Kathmandu Post provides a guide to budget-friendly locations and services for Nepali students residing in Nagoya, Japan.

Aichi-Nagoya is gearing up to host the 20th Asian Games in 2026, an event expected to draw over 11,000 athletes from 45 countries for 16 days of competition across 43 sports.

Ghafour Kargari, President of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee, stated that Iran faces a significantly tougher challenge in defending its title at the upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan.

An article from The Brussels Times provides a tutorial on how to buy cocaine in Nagoya, referencing the website FINDCOK ORG.

Aonishiki has cemented his status as sumo's leading performer with a championship-winning return from injury in Nagoya, despite not yet holding the rank of yokozuna.

Following the enactment of legislation related to the 'sub-capital' concept, Aichi Prefecture Governor and Nagoya City Mayor jointly announced their formal intention for Aichi to be designated as a 'sub-capital' to serve as an alternative to the main capital during large-scale disasters.

A man fell from a condominium in Nagoya's Sakae district, striking and killing a woman walking nearby. The man remains in critical condition as police investigate the incident.

Police and fire departments are investigating reports of a bear repellent-like spray being released in the Nagoya Ryumachi Post Office, with several individuals complaining of feeling unwell.

At Chubu Electric Power's general shareholders' meeting in Nagoya, proposals to re-elect Chairman Satoru Katsuno and President Shingo Hayashi were approved, while shareholder proposals to dismiss them over data irregularities at Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant were rejected.

A former teacher from Yokohama has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the Nagoya District Court for obscene acts and possessing voyeuristic images of children. The ruling concludes a case involving serious offenses against minors.

Eight people were hospitalized with throat pain after someone sprayed an unknown substance in a commercial facility in Nagoya. Security camera footage shows an individual spraying something at the same time, and police are investigating the connection.

A former elementary school teacher in Nagoya has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for sharing images of child pornography within a social media group. The court condemned his actions as extremely despicable and malicious, betraying his responsibilities as a teacher.

A house fire in Nagoya, Japan, in the early hours of the morning resulted in two individuals being transported to the hospital in an unconscious state.

A microbus collided with pedestrians near an intersection in Nagoya's Minami Ward, resulting in two people, a man and a woman, being transported in an unconscious state.

Researchers at the Nagoya Institute of Technology conducted the largest study to date, suggesting a possible connection between elevated body temperature due to heatstroke and a higher risk of developing cataracts.

K-pop group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) announced they will offer live viewings of their upcoming concert in Nagoya, Japan, to fans in 53 regions worldwide, including Korea, the US, and Canada.

The removal of an unexploded bomb discovered last month in Nagoya's Higashi Ward was completed on April 19, leading to the lifting of traffic restrictions and evacuation orders for over 3,600 residents.

A collaborative project between Nagoya University and the SPring-8 synchrotron facility is developing technology capable of detecting objects as small as 3.5mm from a distance of one kilometer, combining expertise in astronomy and precision engineering.

Shizuoka Financial Group, parent company of Shizuoka Bank, is reportedly in final negotiations to integrate operations with Nagoya Bank. This cross-prefecture merger would create a leading regional bank group in Japan with over 20 trillion yen in total assets, aiming to strengthen its financial base amidst intensifying competition.

Kep1er will host its second fan meeting in Japan in May, agency Klap Entertainment announced Friday. Under the title “Kep1arcade,” the group will take the stage six times across three cities — Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya. The members will meet fans about three years after their first fanmeet held in Tokyo, and over six months after their “Kep1asia” brought them to three cities in the country. On March 31, the group will release its eighth EP, “Crack Code,” marking its first album since it reorganize

Prosecutors have indicted a 69-year-old man for the murder of a 32-year-old woman in an apartment in Nagoya 27 years ago. The accused was a classmate of the victim's husband.

Sono International is set to enter the Japanese market this summer with the launch of its newly rebranded hotel, Sono Moon Nagoya, marking a significant expansion for the company.

The torch relay for the 2026 Asian Games has officially commenced in Nagoya, Japan, ahead of the event's opening next month. The relay marks the start of the countdown to the major international multi-sport event.

Preparations for the Asian Games, set to take place in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from September 19 to October 4, are now in their final stages, with approximately 15,000 competitors and officials expected.

Iran’s women’s para-taekwondo team is intensifying its training for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, with officials closely monitoring their national squad’s training camp.

JR Kyushu announced that the Kyushu Shinkansen will largely resume normal operations between Hakata and Kumamoto from July 31st, though with reduced frequency, after safety checks were completed on the section from Chikugo-Funagoya to Kumamoto.

Following the passage of a secondary-capital bill, cities like Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Nagoya are expressing interest in serving as a fallback capital if a disaster incapacitates Tokyo.

Japan is bracing for another day of dangerous heat, with temperatures expected to approach 40 degrees Celsius in cities like Nagoya and Kyoto. Shizuoka prefecture already recorded 41.1 degrees Celsius, prompting warnings for severe heatstroke precautions.

Japan has approved a high-speed Maglev train project capable of reaching 500 kmph, aiming to connect Tokyo to Nagoya in just 40 minutes.

The Nagoya District Court has sentenced a 64-year-old defendant to 30 years in prison for an arson-murder case in Yatomi, Aichi Prefecture, which resulted in three deaths.

The Nagoya High Court's Kanazawa branch ruled that the February House of Representatives election, despite a maximum 2.1-fold disparity in vote value, was constitutional, dismissing all 16 lawsuits seeking to invalidate the election results.

A 13-year-old middle school student who was playing in a river in Nagoya on Saturday evening was swept away and later confirmed dead.

Five people were transported to the hospital after multiple individuals reported eye and throat irritation at a commercial facility in Nagoya. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Nagoya has concluded the fifth edition of the "Central Japan Cup 2026," an international event dedicated to motorsports, historic cars, and automotive design.

An 85-year-old driver was arrested after a microbus struck and killed two pedestrians in Nagoya. Investigations revealed no brake marks at the scene, and the bus reportedly swerved and collided with other vehicles after the initial impact.

The city of Vilnius has officially approved a sister city agreement with Nagoya, Japan, aiming to foster cultural and economic ties between the two cities.

A company in Nagoya, Japan, has found an unusual solution to the country's severe shortage of senior care workers by hiring muscular bodybuilders to assist the elderly. Japan faces a rapidly aging population with nearly a third of its residents aged 65 or older.

The Tokaido Shinkansen line experienced a service suspension on its down line between Nagoya and Gifu-Hashima stations due to an object adhering to the overhead wire.

A former teacher from Nagoya City, who established an SNS group where teachers shared images of child pornography, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison. The Nagoya District Court condemned the creation of a dangerous environment where images could be misused.

The family of a 32-year-old woman murdered in Nagoya 27 years ago has filed a lawsuit against the defendant, who was indicted for the murder in March, seeking damages. A key point in the trial is expected to be the civil law provision that limits claims for damages to 20 years after an illegal act.

Nagoya University is actively pursuing research partnerships in deep technology, aiming to foster innovation and advance scientific and technological frontiers.

The redevelopment project for Nagoya Station's maglev line has been delayed again, with the start of construction, originally planned for fiscal 2027, now listed as "undecided."

Kumiko Yasufuku is suspected of killing a woman with a knife at the victim’s apartment.

Three years ago, at a bar in Nagoya City, a male defendant allegedly made a woman drink 32 shots of tequila with indecent intent, causing her to become heavily intoxicated and subsequently die. At his first trial, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges, including causing her death.