Australia's multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. ( read original story ...)
Kalinina eliminated from Madrid Open by former world No. 1 Osaka
Kalinina faced the Japanese star in the third round of the competition. Osaka, currently the top-ranked player in Japan, dominated the opening set with a 6-1 victory. The second set followed a similar ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka extends streak, sets Osaka Madrid showdown
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka powered past Jaqueline Cristian 6-1, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open last 16, extending her winning streak to 14 matches and improving her 2026 record to 25-1. The defending ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka, Osaka set Madrid showdown as Alcaraz exits Paris
Aryna Sabalenka extended her 2026 record to 25-1 with a dominant win in Madrid, setting up a round-of-16 clash against Naomi Osaka, who also advanced in straight sets. Meanwhile, world No. 2 Carlos ... ( read original story ...)
Raiders Sign ‘Tokyo Toe’ Kansei Matsuzawa to UDFA Contract, What to Know About Former Hawaii Kicker
Former Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, also known as the "Tokyo Toe," is one step closer to becoming the first Japanese-born player to see NFL action. ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north
Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and 100 Self-Defense Force personnel to battle mountain blazes in the northern part of the country, with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka and Sabalenka to renew rivalry on clay in Madrid
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka are set for a clay-court showdown at the Mutua Madrid Open after easy third-round wins. ( read original story ...)
Madrid: Naomi Osaka routs qualifier to set up Aryna Sabalenka showdown
Osaka set to meet Sabalenka in the Madrid round-of-16 after beating Anhelina Kalinina. ( read original story ...)
Firefighters in northern Japan struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated
More than 1,000 firefighters in northern Japan battled to contain two wildfires for a fourth straight day on Saturday, as the blazes pushed closer to residential areas and forced ... ( read original story ...)
Worker dies after 5-hour entrapment in Tokyo amusement park ride
Tokyo Dome Corporation has closed all attractions indefinitely and is offering full refunds to guests as police and fire personnel investigate the incident. ( read original story ...)
Thousands evacuate in Japan as forest fires close in on homes
Wild forest fires in northeast Japan have forced around 3,000 people to evacuate their homes as the flames move closer to residential areas. ( read original story ...)
A real-world test ahead of Nagoya Asian Games: National teams from Seven countries gather in Jinju
The Esports Championships Asia 2026 (ECA 2026) officially kicked off on the 25th at the Jinju Indoor Gymnasium. The opening ceremony, hosted by caster Jeon Yong-jun and announcer Jin Se-min, was ... ( read original story ...)
Firefighters in Japan struggle to contain Iwate blazes with over 3,000 evacuated
TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - Two forest fires in northern Japan's Iwate Prefecture burned into a fourth day on Saturday as ground and aerial firefighting efforts expanded to more than 1,000 personnel. ( read original story ...)
Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said Friday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle ... ( read original story ...)
Don Quijote operator opens food-focused discount store near Nagoya
The operator of discount retailer chain Don Quijote on Friday opened a food-focused store near Nagoya to help households struggling with the cost of living. According to Pan Pacific International ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo govt workers swap suits for shorts to save on AC bills
Tokyo’s metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said yesterday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the ... ( read original story ...)