New yokozuna Onosato scored a bounce-back win over komusubi Takayasu at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, as rank-and-file ... ( read original story ...)
Discover Yokohama: 5 Top Attractions to Explore
1. Landmark Tower Observation Deck. A trip to Yokohama would not be complete without visiting the Landmark Tower's observation deck. Situated in the heart of the Minato Mirai shopping district, the ... ( read original story ...)
PM Marape addresses PNG National Day at Osaka World Expo
Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape this morning officiated at the PNG National Day at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka where he underscored the close, enduring 51-year-old bilateral partnership of Papua ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka named to Japan team for Billie Jean King Cup finals
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will be part of Japan's five-woman team for September's Billie Jean King Cup finals in China, the Japan Tennis Association announced Monday. The four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
AMERICAS Yen bounces as Japan PM hangs on
Japanese markets were closed for a holiday and global currency markets offered the only clear sign of a reaction. The yen , which had hit a three-month low of 149.18 per dollar last week, firmed to ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Yen bounces as Japan PM hangs on
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Japan's yen strengthened on Monday as embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay on as ... ( read original story ...)
How did a right-wing populist party that began on YouTube win big in Japan’s recent election?
Its leader is a former supermarket manager who created his political party on YouTube in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and campaigned on the Trumpian message “Japanese First.” ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Growth and foreign fervour for yield give Japan fiscal wiggle room
A weekend election in Japan has made real the prospect of bigger government spending and deficits in the world's most indebted developed nation, although for now foreign investors and a growing economy could keep its bond yields from spiking sharply. ( read original story ...)
Football: Marinos ban 10 more fans from stadiums for derby fracas
Yokohama F Marinos said Monday they have imposed an indefinite stadium ban on an additional 10 supporters for engaging in intimidating and provocative conduct prior to their July 5 derby away to ... ( read original story ...)
University in Tokyo showcases ship, freezer for Marine Day visitors
A marine university in Tokyo has offered visitors a chance to tour one of its campuses on Marine Day, a Japanese national holiday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba says he’ll stay in office to tackle inflation and US tariffs despite election loss
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he will stay in office to tackle challenges such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs after a weekend election defeat left his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba calls for debate on pros and cons of sales tax cut
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday stressed the need to establish a common understanding among parties on the pros and cons of cutting the country's sales tax rate. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Geolandar A/T and X-CV named as original equipment on Toyota 4Runner
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment (OE) for Toyota Motor Corporation’s new 4Runner SUV, which was ... ( read original story ...)
The inscription just shakes, it doesn’t collapse! 100 Million Fans Unimaginable Fall of Wingless, Fi…
The prestigious expression that was shaking' Yokohama F. Marinos is looking for a clue to rebound again. Japan's Sports Hochi reported on the 21st that Yokohama finally escaped from the bottom in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka had a failed attempt at ‘stopping being overthinker’ ahead of Washington
Naomi Osaka took to social media to share with fans that she has been working on stopping being an overthinker but also admitted that she had a failed attempt over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Takamado visits PH pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Japanese Princess Takamado graced the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on July 7, marking a momentous occasion for cultural diplomacy and deepening ties between Japan and the Philippines. The ... ( read original story ...)