The former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion appears to want results to go with her comeback progress. ( read original story ...)
Avatar robot cafe in Tokyo provides independence for bedridden ‘pilots’
A single encounter can change a life. For 30-year-old Masato Nagahiro, a resident of the Japanese capital's Minato Ward, that change happened ... ( read original story ...)
Is Japan trying to block a Canadian firm from acquiring 7-Eleven for national security reasons?
Elevens, called “conbini” in Japan, are akin to national infrastructure. They are even crucial for rural communities and have a role to play in times of natural disasters ...
Coach Wim Fissette on Naomi Osaka split: “We were very close to a breakthrough”
Naomi Osaka, former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion, has once again parted ways with her long-time coach, Wim Fissette. The announcement ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Earthquake-Triggered Tsunami
On March 11, 2011, an earthquake-triggered tsunami hit Japan, causing massive destruction and over 18,000 deaths. ( read original story ...)
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka announces split from coach Wim Fissette
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has announced that she’s no longer working with coach Wim Fissette. Osaka had expressed frustration with her recent results after a second-round exit at the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu ‘doesn’t do herself any favours’ as Naomi Osaka move puts her in spotlight
Andy Roddick believes Emma Raducanu needs to work on her decision-making to stand any chance of returning to the top of women's tennis. Raducanu was recently dumped out of the US Open in the first round, ( read original story ...)
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Learning From First Responders
Delays in rescue are said to have been a serious problem in the January 1st quake that hit the Noto Peninsula in Japan. As experts are still verifying the facts, we spoke to the first responders from ... ( read original story ...)
Despite cat-lover ex-mayor’s push, Osaka expo 2025 to ban pets
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition officially decided at its board of directors meeting on Sept. 13 that pets will not be al ( read original story ...)
PAL to debut Cebu-Osaka flights in December
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is banking on the tourism boom in Japan as the flag carrier slated the launch of its Cebu-Osaka flights on Dec. 22. The route will be offered thrice weekly initially. By Feb. ( read original story ...)
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma visits Daikin Global in Japan’s Osaka
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited Daikin Global in Osaka on September 13. During his visit, he met with senior officials. Rajasthan CM also visited the Technology Innovation Center. He is on a 2-day visit to Japan to invite companies for the upcoming 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit from September 9-14. ( read original story ...
Japan PM candidates eye ties with friendly nations as China rises
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Candidates in Japan's ruling party leadership election on Saturday underlined the importance of bolstering ties with like-minded partners in Asia and beyond to cope with the rise of ...
Toni Storm to challenge Mayu Iwatani for IWGP Women’s title at Stardom event
Toni Storm has a shot to win the IWGP Women’s Championship next month. Storm challenging Mayu Iwatani for the title has been added to Stardom’s Nagoya Golden Fight event on October 5 at the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is one of the only countries that isn’t fed up with housing costs
Some experts have pointed to Japan, where housing costs are lower than peer countries, as a potential model for solutions the US could adopt. ( read original story ...)
Japan Leadership Hopeful Takaichi Calls for BOJ to Keep Easing
One of the leading candidates to become Japan’s next prime minister said it was too soon for the Bank of Japan to move away from an ultra-easy policy, as the nine lawmakers set to contest this month’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s incredible new plan for 200mph bullet trains that don’t even have a driver
Officials said they would soon be testing the 200mph train on a route where most tasks would be automated with plans for an entirely driverless line. ( read original story ...)