Naomi Osaka has received a wild card to play with Gael Monfils at the US Open, as she looks to move on from the Canadian Open final and play mixed doubles. ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out at building in Osaka’s popular Dotombori district
A fire broke out Monday in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular t ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo department store seeking post-WWII photos of ‘Taka-chan’ the elephant raised on rooftop
A department store here is calling for people to submit photos of an elephant named "Taka-chan," who was kept on the rooftop of its eight-sto・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sells Back L.A. Home to Nick & Vanessa Lachey for $2M More Than Initial Purchase Price
Separately, the couple has their Encino modern farmhouse-purchased in 2024 for $6.8 million-on the market for $7.5 million, and they previously owned a home near Oahu's Kahala Beach that they bought ... ( read original story ...)
Gaia Series 99: Myna Card Rhapsody!
As Japan rolls out new functions for its national digital ID card, one major city plays catch-up while residents nationwide report confusion and concern. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Sushi House Serving Japanese Cuisine in San Ramon Soon
Coming to 2551 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, the dining concept will land near establishments such as the American restaurant Katy’s Korner, the Vietnamese spot Pho Sam and a Round Table Pizza Clubhouse ... ( read original story ...)
“Her condition has declined”: KATSEYE’s Manon to miss summer sonic Tokyo performance due to health concerns
KATSEYE will be taking the stage at Summer Sonic Tokyo without one of its members, Manon. On August 17 KST, the group’s agency confirmed that the idol will be sitting out of the festival performance ... ( read original story ...)
Camila Cabello drops lively glimpses from Yours, C tour Osaka show
Camila Cabello is extremely grateful to her Japanese fans for their love and support.After delivering an electrifying performance in Osaka on Saturday, August 16, as part of her Yours, C tour, the ... ( read original story ...)
German foreign minister criticises ‘aggressive’ China ahead of trip to Japan
Germany's foreign minister on Sunday criticised what he called the "aggressive behaviour" of China in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a trip to Japan and Indonesia, and stressed the need to strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Scorching heat likely to continue in Japan on Monday
Intense heat blanketed wide areas of Japan on Sunday. Temperatures on Monday may hit 40 degrees Celsius in inland areas of the Kanto and Tokai regions. ( read original story ...)
US seeks shipbuilding expertise from South Korea and Japan to counter China
American lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help boost its own capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka sells plush LA pad to Nick and Vanessa Lachey for $7.95M — three years after buying it from them for $6.3M
Naomi Osaka is returning her keys. The four-time Grand Slam champion has sold her LA residence back to Nick and Vanessa Lachey for $7.95 million — roughly three years after buying the San Fernando ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor seeks removal of US military facility in Tokyo’s Roppongi amid chopper concerns
The Akasaka Press Center in Tokyo's Roppongi district is one of a number of locations that have been used by U.S. military forces in Japan si・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Smoke that halted bullet train in central Japan came from underfloor device
JR Central said Saturday that a fire originating from a piece of equipment under the floor of a carriage forced a bullet train to st ... ( read original story ...)
Fireworks Accident Sets Barge on Fire: Video
One of the barges serving as a launch platform for the fireworks had caught fire. All five workers on board jumped into the sea and were rescued by the coast guard, with one being transported to the ... ( read original story ...)
All in the family: Nagoya woman, son suspected of dealing cocaine, marijuana
Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman and her son for possessing cocaine and marijuana in Nagoya with intent to sell them ... ( read original story ...)