A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear cub on Sunday morning during his visit to the scenic mountain village of Shirakawa in central Japan, according to the local government. The 40-year-old man ...

A village road is seen closed following a bear attack in Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, Oct. 5, 2025, in this photo provided by the municipal government. NAGOYA -- A 40-year-old Spanish tourist was ...

Kris Statlander defends her newly won AEW Women’s World Championship against Mina Shirakawa. Plus, the Conglomeration meets the Don Callis Family in trios action. You can catch AEW Dynamite LIVE on ...

Step into a storybook: Shirakawa-go’s iconic gassho-zukuri houses and scenic mountains make it Asia’s most beautiful village. When most travelers plan a trip to Japan, the usual hotspots—Tokyo’s ...

Masaaki Shirakawa’s four decades at the Bank of Japan (BOJ), from 1972 to 2013, were shaped by varied, and often tough, economic circumstances. The post-war economic miracle faded, a bubble economy ...

Mina Shirakawa had a new entrance theme for her AEW debut that didn’t last very long. All Elite Wrestling‘s Mina Shirakawa was a recent guest on Close-Up with Renee Paquette. When asked about her ...

It was a Forbidden Door 2024 rematch in Phoenix at "Double or Nothing." Sunday, "Timeless" Toni Storm put her AEW Women's World Championship up against the soon-to-be newest member of AEW's women's ...

The two former teammates clashed in a gritty, submission-heavy match that showcased their familiarity and rivalry. Shirakawa looked poised for victory after a near fall that had the crowd on its feet, ...

Mina Shirakawa has officially cemented her place in All Elite Wrestling, becoming the latest international talent to join the burgeoning roster. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed the exciting news via ...

Despite offering some of Japan’s most beautiful scenery, Shirakawa-ko isn’t all that famous. “Wait a second,” you might be saying, “isn’t that village in Gifu Prefecture with the thatched roofs one of ...

AEW has added another top talent to its already-loaded roster with their latest signing. On Wednesday, Shirakawa announced her departure from STARDOM to join All Elite Wrestling (AEW), with the news ...

Having impressed in fleeting appearances for AEW, it looks like Mina Shirakawa is gearing up to make Tony Khan's promotion her new permanent home. As per Fightful Select, Tokyo Sports is reporting ...