Matthew Hernon is a Senior Editor at The Japan Times. He specializes in themes such as competitive sports, regional interest, and world news, with a focus on both individual and team sports, as well as the hospitality and leisure industries. Matthew's work has been featured in The Japan Times and Tokyo Weekender Magazine.
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By: Matthew Hernon
A Mexican man allegedly tried to smuggle the reptiles into Japan from South Korea
By: Matthew Hernon
In this week’s news roundup, we have the latest on record rainfall in Chiba and Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands.
By: Matthew Hernon
From teppanyaki and jazz nights to Ryukyu crafts, a two-day island escape For many travelers, Okinawa conjures images of turquoise waters and idyllic beaches.
By: Matthew Hernon
A fairly routine press conference turned into an unlikely scandal involving a prefectural official, a bathrobe, a cigarette and a love hotel.
By: Matthew Hernon
Hayden Panettiere passed Sunday aged 36. One of the most remarkable chapters of her life took place far from Hollywood, in Taiji.
By: Matthew Hernon
On Tuesday, Tomoko Akane found herself at the center of an escalating confrontation between Washington and the International Criminal Court.
By: Matthew Hernon
He allegedly used broken Japanese, believing this would throw police off his trail
By: Matthew Hernon
In this week's news roundup, we report on allegations of abuse made by Myanmar workers at a farm in Hokkaido.
By: Matthew Hernon
Sanae Takaichi has never seen the ghosts said to haunt Japan’s PM residence. She has, however, encountered a cockroach.
By: Matthew Hernon
Emmanuel Macron announced a €6 billion multi-theme park complex, with Dragon Ball expected to have a significant presence in the project.
