Month: October 2024

French Open marked a pivotal moment in tennis history, as Naomi Osaka’s shocking withdrawal due to mental health struggles put the spotlight on the often-overlooked pressures faced by elite athletes. ( read original story ...)

Multiple ports are adjusted on one Norwegian Spirit sailing, with the loss of an overnight call in a top Japanese destination. ( read original story ...)

An urban redevelopment project near Osaka's main transportation hub has reached its final stage, with expectations high that it will ( read original story ...)

In the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, Kanye West has been turning heads – not for his music, but for who’s missing from his side. The enigmatic rapper, now going by Ye, has been spotted sans wife Bianca ... ( read original story ...)

From viral phone cases to ready-to-wear, the cofounders of Urban Sophistication show what it’s like to build a Gen-Z brand in the age of digitalized content. ( read original story ...)

The explosion of a World War II-era bomb at a Japanese airport this week has prompted the government to do a wider search for other possible unexploded bombs at airports that were targeted during the ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's metropolitan assembly has passed an ordinance to deter harassment of service workers by customers. This is the first such rule enacted by a local government in Japan. ( read original story ...)

An explosion was heard on Friday at Shimizuzaka Park in Kita Ward, northern Tokyo, Japan. Police are investigating after receiving reports of the incident around 5:15 p.m. local time (0815GMT) that an ... ( read original story ...)

For decades, Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services has delivered meals to seniors. But volunteers are aging out and funding isn't enough to serve all in need. ( read original story ...)