Japan

While NBC10’s Keith Jones has been capturing the sights and sounds of Tokyo during the Olympics, he got a bit of a taste of home when he found a Philly cheesesteak spot. Keith also connected the Japanese owner of the spot with Tony Luke himself.

The U.S. baseball team will play for a medal in Tokyo, but it’s still unknown which medal that will be

Japan’s government is introducing a contentious new policy in which coronavirus patients with moderate symptoms will isolate at home instead of in hospitals, as new cases surge in Tokyo to record levels during the Olympic Games

NBC10’s Keith Jones notices something in Tokyo — Lady Liberty. He explains how a 40-foot tall copy of the iconic Statue of Liberty wound up in Japan. It’s all about “LOVE” coming from France.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 5.8-magnitude earthquake and numerous other tremors have occurred off the coast of Japan. The 5.8-magnitude earthquake, which was reviewed, struck Tuesday at a depth of over 6 miles about 75 miles east-northeast of the Japanese town of Hasaki, which is some 75 miles east of Tokyo. The USGS reports other earthquakes — ranging…

Here’s proof that nothing stops Keith Jones from covering the Olympics. The NBC10 reporter is getting a break from the heat in Tokyo while on a train to interview an Olympic gold medalist.

The concept has taken off in Japan in recent years, but recently, the pandemic decreased demand for the tiny sleeping pods.

The U.S. baseball team came up just short in extra innings during their first game of the knockout stage, losing to Japan 7-6 in 10 innings. Red Sox top prospect Triston Casas starred on Monday, getting on base in three of his five at-bats and hitting a three-run homer in the fifth inning. Japan jumped out to an early lead,…

Japan advances to the semifinals, where it will face South Korea, while Team USA awaits the winner of Israel-Dominican Republic.

Check out the views of Tokyo from atop the Tokyo Skytree, the second tallest building in the world. NBC10’s Keith Jones walked on glass high up on the structure that is more than 2,000 feet tall.

Standing at more than 1,000 feet tall, Tokyo Tower is Japan’s second largest tower. NBCLX Storyteller Fernando Hurtado takes you inside.

Authorities reported over 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 in Tokyo on Sunday.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics coincide with the year’s hottest weather in Tokyo, marking it as one of the hottest Olympic Games on record.

A shop open since the 1970s is selling pet kimonos and Olympic-themed clothes for pets.

In May 2021, a poll showed that 83% of Japanese residents were opposed to moving forward with the Tokyo Olympics. Now that the Games are underway and COVID-19 cases are rising, NBCLX storyteller Fernando Hurtado went to the famous Shibuya Crossing to find out what they think now.

The places where COVID-19 appear to be spreading the most are the crowded streets of Tokyo, not the zealously tested Olympic venues, medical experts say.

The U.S. women’s basketball team struggled in the first half but was able to fight off Japan to win 86-69

Tourist attractions and enterprising tour guides are using technology to emulate the look, feel and taste of a trip to Japan.

The two-time Olympian, who is currently in Tokyo as an NBC correspondent with fellow figure skater Tara Lipinski, called the country “one of the most instructional and beautiful places.”

Japan is cat crazy. Athletes may want to follow a beckoning cat to bring them success. Natalie Morales looks at feline folklore and visits the temple where cats could make your wishes come true.