City Football Group, owner of 10 football clubs including Manchester City, has divested its minority stake in Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos to carmaker Nissan. The J1 League outfit will remain a ... ( read original story ...)
Busan and Yokohama: Whose port is it?
Cities begin at the water’s edge. Human civilization has always formed along rivers and harbors, where trade and encounters took place. Yet paradoxically, many modern port cities turn their backs on ... ( read original story ...)
Which nation will Japan face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32?
Japan is aiming to secure a place in the Round of 32 as they prepare to take on Sweden Thursday, June 25 in their final Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with only a draw needed to guarantee a ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes northern Japan: Tremors felt as far as Tokyo
A powerful earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Japan's main island of Honshu on Thursday. The magnitude 7.2 quake was centered at a depth of roughly 30 miles off the coast of Iwate Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
3D Investment Partners Issues Open Letter to Sapporo’s Board of Directors Reiterating Concerns Regarding the Company’s Severe Lack of Capital Discipline Amid Repeated Large …
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3D Investment Partners Pte. Ltd., the asset management company of 3D OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND (collectively referred to as “3D,” "we" or "our"), is a major shareholder of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is sending a Wimbledon warning tennis fans can’t ignore
Naomi Osaka and Ekaterina Alexandrova are still trying to perfect their form ahead of Wimbledon. First, they had to face off at the Bad Homburg Open. ( read original story ...)
Dominant Osaka cruises into Bad Homburg semis
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is through to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany after a dominant win over Ekaterina Alexandrova on Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka beats Mertens, braves heat to reach first 2026 quarterfinal in Bad Homburg
Naomi Osaka embraced the conditions and battled past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3 in 67 minutes Tuesday in Bad Homburg, advancing to her first quarterfinal of the season. She was on fire throughout, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on AI, tech gains after strong Micron earnings
Tokyo stocks opened higher Thursday, with the Nikkei stock index rising over 2.5 percent, as artificial intelligence- and semiconduct ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO SKYTREE Announces Second Collaboration Event with Chiikawa, First in Three Years
TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, announced its second collaboration event with the popular character 'Chiikawa,' for the first time in three years, titled 'Chiikawa Starry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan vs Sweden World Cup prediction, picks, analysis
USA TODAY's soccer experts lock in their picks for Japan vs Sweden in Thursday's World Cup matchup ... ( read original story ...)
Japan vs Sweden FIFA World Cup clash: Where to watch live, probable XI and prediction
Japan will lock horns in a crucial FIFA World Cup group stage match against Sweden in Texas on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan vs Sweden Predictions, Picks & Odds: Today’s World Cup Match
Sweden need a big performance to get a result against Japan, but their mission looks complicated. Japan have been one of the standout teams of the tournament so far, and I think they will live up to ... ( read original story ...)
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan’s northeast, no tsunami warning
June 25 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake jolts Iwate coast, no tsunami risk or major damage
A strong earthquake struck off Iwate during Japan's morning rush hour, shaking the north-east and Tokyo. Officials reported no tsunami risk or major damage, but warned residents about possible ... ( read original story ...)