The Japanese player, ready to come back on the court at the beginning of 2024, has changed the world of tennis in a positive way forever ... ( read original story ...)
Escaped Osaka zoo chimpanzee captured after biting vet in face
A chimpanzee that escaped from its cage at a zoo in this west Japan city on the morning of Oct. 17 and bit a veterinarian in the face has bee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan criticizes Russia for banning its seafood following release of Fukushima’s treated wastewater
While China has already banned Japan’s seafood in response to the Fukushima radioactive wastewater release, Russia will also implement import restrictions Monday. ( read original story ...)
PGA Tour makes its lone Asia stop in Japan. The LPGA has 2nd of 4 in a row in Asia
The PGA Tour used to have three tournaments as part of its Asia swing. Now it's down to one. The Zozo Championship in Japan features PGA Tour players and Japan Golf Tour players. ( read original story ...)
AirTrunk to build 20MW data center in Osaka, Japan
AirTrunk head of Japan, Nori Matsushita, said: “In less than two years, we have opened two hyperscale data centers and today announce a third development in Japan. As we expand our platform beyond ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud advance in Tokyo. Top two seeded players out of Jiangxi Open
TOKYO (AP) — Top-seeded Taylor Fritz and second-seeded Casper Ruud both won their opening matches Tuesday at the Japan Open. Fritz beat 18th-ranked Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-3 and Ruud defeated wild-card ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Mori Museum explores link between art, ecology in exhibition
The Mori Museum in Tokyo celebrates its 20th anniversary with an exhibition that reflects on the relationship of artists with the evolution and problems of the environment. "Our ecology: towards a ... ( read original story ...)
Activist fund targets Japanese rail company with $12bn stake in Tokyo Disneyland owner
A Japanese rail operator holding a nearly $12bn stake in the owner of Tokyo Disneyland is being targeted by a UK-based fund, as part of intensifying efforts by shareholders to release value trapped in ... ( read original story ...)
Protest held outside US consulate in Osaka against looming Israeli invasion of Gaza
With an invasion of the Palestinian territory of Gaza by Israel's military looming, several dozen protestors in this west Japan city hit the ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese, Australian defense ministers to meet in Tokyo on Thursday
Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Tuesday that he is set to meet with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in Tokyo la ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota extends partial production halt at two Japan plants to Wednesday
Toyota Motor, the world's biggest automaker by sales, will extend until Wednesday a partial production halt at two domestic assembly plants due to an accident at a supplier's facility, a company spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor backtracks after saying ‘wives’ have time to pick up docs during work hours
NAGOYA -- The mayor of this central Japan city backtracked mid-press conference here on Oct. 16 after suggesting that "wives" had the time to come pick up official documents from municipal offices on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on U.S. gains, eased concern over Middle East
Tokyo stocks rebounded on Tuesday on the back of gains on Wall Street overnight amid diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East Japan ben ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based US YouTuber piques int’l interest in fireworks, tradition, and ‘real Japan’
U.S. Tokyoite John Daub has been showcasing Japan's traditional culture on his "Only in Japan" YouTube channel for years, and this p･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Watermelon found growing in middle of busy Osaka road to be relocated
A watermelon that was found growing on the median of a bustling road in the center of Osaka City was carefully dug up on Tuesday to be relocated. City officials had decided to transplant the fruit, as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound on hopes for easing Middle East tensions
Tokyo stocks rebounded Tuesday, as investors snapped up battered shares on receding fears over the global economic outlook amid diplo ... ( read original story ...)