Popular Japanese idol group SKE48, based in Nagoya City, has announced its entry into VALORANT with a women’s team consisting of seven members from the group. Miyo Nomura and Yua Kawamura have been ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka hits back at Emma Raducanu suggestion after ‘saddest video I’ve seen’
Naomi Osaka has hit back at suggestions that Emma Raducanu followed her career trajectory as the Grand Slam champions prepare to face each other for the first time. The former world No. 1 and the Brit ... ( read original story ...)
Raducanu makes sad admission ahead of Osaka clash
The Brit is not friends with many of her fellow competitors. ( read original story ...)
World shares rise, buoyed by hopes for more trade deals after the US-Japan tariff pact
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 1.6% to 41,826.34. It had jumped 3.5% a day earlier on enthusiasm over the trade deal with Washington, which would raise U.S. import duties on most exports from Japan to 15% ... ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu And Nagoya University Develop Simulation Tech To Combat Transportation Gaps
Fujitsu and Nagoya University develop simulation tech to combat transportation gaps Verification shows 20% improvement in usage intent for r ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Nagoya Completes Treasury Share Disposal for Stock-Based Remuneration
Bank of Nagoya ( ($JP:8522) ) has shared an announcement. The Bank of Nagoya has completed the payment procedure for the disposal of treasury ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix rallies to record high in trade deal afterglow
Japan's Topix index climbed to a record high on Thursday and the Nikkei share average hit a new one-year peak, as stocks rallied for a second straight session after Tokyo struck a long-awaited trade ... ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu and Nagoya University develop AI-based tech to spread ride-hailing
The new technology will be offered to local governments struggling to secure means of transportation for elderly residents and business operators facing a shortage of drivers. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka had short but powerful message to Venus Williams after idol made history
Naomi Osaka was delighted to see Venus Williams win a Washington match as the 27-year-old Japanese used the word "queen" when reacting to her idol writing tennis history. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals true feelings about Emma Raducanu as player and next rival
Naomi Osaka appears to be ecstatic over finally getting a chance to play against Emma Raducanu as she expects it to be "a cool" experience. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity slips into contraction in July, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity slipped into contraction in July, weighed down by uncertainties over U.S. tariffs, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Disappointing start to Nagoya tournament turns into fascinating final stretch
Ten days into the ongoing Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and Ichiyamamoto — a 31-year-old journeyman who hasn’t posted more than 8 wins in a basho since 2023 — stunningly led the race for the Emperor’s ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama, Recently Named One Of Japan’s Top 3 Night View Cities, Unveils 2025 Fireworks Festival Lineup
Minato Mirai Smart Festival“Sky Symphony” Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise“Hanabi Symphony” Yokohama Night Flowers 2025 LOS ANGE ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Japan Trade Deal Explained: What To Know
Japan will invest $550 billion in the U.S. and allow the U.S. to tax Japanese goods sold in America at 15 percent. ( read original story ...)
EU and Japan agree to work together to promote free trade and economic security
Leaders of the European Union and Japan have launched an alliance aimed at boosting economic cooperation, defending free trade and countering unfair trade practices as the two sides face growing ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s DC Open run starts strong, guarantees first-ever meeting with Emma Raducanu
Naomi Osaka secured a hard-fought victory over Yulia Putintseva, setting up a highly anticipated second-round encounter with Emma Raducanu at the DC Open. ( read original story ...)