Japan have battled through injuries and a difficult group to make it to the Round of 32 in the World Cup. Can they beat Brazil? ( read original story ...)
Osaka reaches first-ever grass-court final; will face Muchova in Bad Homburg
Osaka reaches first-ever grass-court final; will face Muchova in Bad Homburg ... ( read original story ...)
Japan believes it can beat Brazil in World Cup round of 32 after Sweden draw
Japan will face Brazil in the round of 32 after its draw against Sweden on Thursday, June 25. The Samurai Blue believe they can win, too. ( read original story ...)
Japan needs more foreign workers but many feel unwelcome
While Japan faces a deepening labor shortage and growing demand for foreign workers, it has been moving to tighten visa rules and regulations. ( read original story ...)
Osaka sinks Wang to reach first grass court final
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is into the first grass court final of her career after blasting past China's Wang Xinyu at Bad Homburg on Friday. After the match, Osaka said she was thrilled ... ( read original story ...)
Dominant Osaka sails into semis at Bad Homburg Open
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Thursday advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany, after a dominant victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova, while ... ( read original story ...)
Northern Japan was rattled by a magnitude 6.9 quake off Kuji
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan near Kuji on Wednesday, shaking buildings across coastal communities and triggering a tsunami advisory that kept residents on alert ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka just achieved a career first at the Bad Homburg Open
Naomi Osaka was trying to reach her first-ever grass-court final, but to do so at the Bad Homburg Open, she first needed to defeat Wang Xinyu in the semifinals. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reaches first grass court final at Bad Homburg Open
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is into the first grass court final of her career after blasting past China’s Wang Xinyu at Bad Homburg on Friday. The Japanese sixth seed Osaka won 6-3, 6-3 in ... ( read original story ...)
Classy Osaka races into Bad Homburg final
Wang Xinyu was no match for the in-form Naomi Osaka, who wasted little time in sealing a spot in the final of the Bad Homburg Open. ( read original story ...)
Japan weather update: JMA issues high level flood & landslide alerts due to Typhoon Mekkhala – check affected areas, tsunami alerts & more
India, June 26 -- Recently, Taiwan faced heavy rains and storm winds due to the passing Typhoon Mekkhala. Now the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has warned of floods and landslides in multiple ... ( read original story ...)
P.F. Chang’s Unveils ‘Summer in Tokyo’ Menu
This summer, P.F. Chang’s is transporting guests to the vibrant streets of Tokyo with Summer in Tokyo, a limited-time dining experience available June 25 through September 15. Inspired by Tokyo’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo school fire: Rescue teams rush to elementary school; children trapped in burning building
A fire broke out at an elementary school in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation as emergency crews responded to reports of several children trapped inside. ( read original story ...)
PUBLIC TOKYO Opens Shrine‑Inspired Flagship in Jingumae
PUBLIC TOKYO opened its Meiji Dori flagship in Jingumae, featuring shrine-inspired architectural design elements. The boutique centers on an interior sanctuary layout accented by traditional lattice ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon forces Japan to evacuate over two million people
Typhoon forces Japan to evacuate over two million people while heavy rain shuts down parts of Taiwan - Typhoon Mekhhala expected to make landfall over weekend ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach
Heavy downpours have triggered flooding in western Japan as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country. ( read original story ...)