Rafael Nadal was handed a dream start to his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier Saturday in the opening round of the Brisbane International. ( read original story ...)
‘Shai has helped me lessen the pressure’: Champion Osaka returns after becoming a mother
Naomi Osaka’s baby girl Shai isn’t joining her mum in her comeback tour Down Under, but has helped the four-time major winner put things into perspective. ( read original story ...)
20-year-old man arrested for assaulting girlfriend says he thought she was cheating on him
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend, who is in her 20s, after accusing her of cheating on him. According to police, the incident occurred at ... ( read original story ...)
‘My goals are very big this year’: Osaka discusses her return to the tour
Former World No.1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to tour for the first time since 2022 at this week's Brisbane International. Osaka will face Tamara Korpatsch in the first round. ( read original story ...)
‘Becoming a mum changed my mindset,’ says Osaka ahead of comeback
Japan's Naomi Osaka admitted Saturday she almost gave up tennis but had rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a return in Brisbane. Osaka, 26, stepped away from the game in September 2022, ( read original story ...)
‘How can such a tiny woman drive a big truck?’ Japan’s labour shortage forces it to rethink gender stereotypes
Freight and logistics sector is turning to women to fill gap as demand for drivers grows alongside cap on overtime ... ( read original story ...)
Maersk Signs MoU with Yokohama City for Establishing Methanol Bunkering Infrastructure
Maersk announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the authorities of Yokohama, Japan, and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to establish a green methanol bunkering infrastructure in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka more ‘open-minded, patient and confident’ since becoming a mother
Naomi Osaka is set to make her return to tennis in Brisbane next week after giving birth to her daughter in July. ( read original story ...)
Osaka hoping to inspire daughter ahead of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka speaks about her return to tennis six months after giving birth to her daughter. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace shows off a tiny moon lander for its 2nd moon mission in 2024
A Japanese private spaceflight company showed off its moon lander under construction for a new moon landing mission in 2024. A new video by ispace showed off the Mission 2 lander that will host a ... ( read original story ...)
Shen Yun Begins 2024 Season in Nagoya, Japan: “A Touching and Unforgettable Experience”
Two months prior to Shen Yun’s performances in North Carolina in January 2024, Mark Robinson, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina and President of the Senate, issued a Proclamation proclaiming ... ( read original story ...)
Sources: Tokyo prosecutors question ex-industry minister on voluntary basis
Tokyo prosecutors have reportedly questioned former industry minister Nishimura Yasutoshi on a voluntary basis in connection with a money scandal embroiling factions of the main ruling Liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Bea Alonzo explores snowy Niseko
Bea Alonzo is having a great time in the snowy town of Niseko in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Bedbug consultations surge in Tokyo, Osaka as infestations spread
According to Tokyo’s pest control association, the capital received 306 bedbug-related enquiries as of November. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors question ex-industry minister on voluntary basis, sources say
Tokyo prosecutors have reportedly questioned former industry minister Nishimura Yasutoshi on a voluntary basis in connection with a money scandal embroiling factions of the main ruling Liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Bedbug consultations surge in Tokyo, Osaka as pests see resurgence
Bedbug-related consultations in the major Japanese metropolitan areas of Tokyo and Osaka have surged this year to hit their highest n ... ( read original story ...)