Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday, as renewed attacks between the United States and Iran pushed up crude oil prices, rekindling conc ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Pokemon-themed mailboxes in Yokohama stay for 1 more year
Pokemon-themed mailboxes in Naka Ward in the city of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, will remain in place for one more year because many fans said, "We・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested near Tokyo for sewing roommate’s lips together
A 49-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly sewing together the lips of a woman she was living with, according to local police ... ( read original story ...)
Japan environment minister visits site where bear was spotted in western Tokyo
Japan's environment minister has visited an area in Hachioji City, western Tokyo, where a bear was caught on camera earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US and Japan agree to cooperate on SMR deployment, Seoul says
SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and the U.S. signed an agreement to cooperate on the deployment of small modular reactors in third countries on the sidelines of ... ( read original story ...)
Wakatakakage injury casts pall over July meet, but potential new stars loom
The Nagoya tournament still offers plenty of intrigue, from a disrupted title race to the debut of highly touted English prospect Nicholas Tarasenko. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 30-year high on debt fears
Japan’s borrowing costs have shot to their highest in 30 years as investors fret over the tumbling yen and the effect of a $2tn long-term spending plan on the country’s massive debts. A bruising ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes encouraging statement after heartbreaking loss at Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka had an excellent run at Wimbledon this year, but the No. 14 seed's run at the All England Club came to an end on Tuesday in disappointing finish. It seemed like Osaka was on her way to ... ( read original story ...)
Karolina Muchova sends Naomi Osaka out of Wimbledon, will meet Coco Gauff in semifinal
The Czech is into the last four after a stunning performance against Osaka, who, like Muchová, enjoyed the best Wimbledon of her career. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Muchova downs Osaka to set up Gauff semi
By Clare Lovell LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Karolina Muchova overcame four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 7-6(4) 6-4 in an absorbing contest of athleticism, shot variety and tight margins on Tuesday to set up a Wimbledon semi-final against American Coco Gauff. ( read original story ...)
China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands
BEIJING/TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing ... ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2026: Naomi Osaka falls in straight sets to Karolina Muchova in quarterfinals
Muchova — winning consecutive games during the set. With things tied 6-6 after 12 games, the first set went to a tiebreak. Osaka fell behind early in the tiebreak and couldn't recover. Osaka did take a medical timeout early in the set to get her ankle taped. ( read original story ...)
Fashion forward: Osaka targets Wimbledon glory
Naomi Osaka is ready to focus on Wimbledon glory rather than her eye-catching outfits as the Japanese star targets her first title at the All England Club. Osaka has linked up with several haute couture designers as well as Nike to create her Wimbledon outfits. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka leaves Wimbledon stars divided over bold outfits — ‘Mary Poppins’
Naomi Osaka has divided opinion at Wimbledon with her bold fashion choices, including a jellyfish outfit and a 'Kill Bill' inspired kimono. After beating Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round, she moved ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff Reach First Career Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Both Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff made history at The Championships, Wimbledon by reaching their first career Wimbledon quarterfinals. Osaka upset world No. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2026: How to watch the Naomi Osaka vs. Karolína Muchová match at The Championships today, start time, TV schedule, and more
Naomi Osaka pulled off a major upset on Sunday when she eliminated No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round at Wimbledon. Osaka, ranked No. 14, will now face No. 10 Karolína Muchová in the ... ( read original story ...)