Hyper Rescue Nagoya, a special unit of highly trained experts, is ready to respond when disaster strikes. We follow them as they prepare for whatever might come their way. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka powers into grass-court quarter-finals with 67-minute rout, says she ‘loves the heat’
Naomi Osaka reached her first quarter-final of the 2026 season on Tuesday after a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory over Elise Mertens at the Bad Homburg Open, needing just 67 minutes to secure one of her ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo, Japan: Drone discovers the capital of the north – Worldwide
Glide above the vibrant, snow-loving city of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, Japan, with this captivating drone video. Witness the geometric beauty of the city's grid-like layout, set against the ... ( read original story ...)
Married man ordered to pay 4.7 million yen for deceiving Tokyo woman into relationship
TOKYO -- A court in the Japanese capital ordered a man to pay approximately 4.7 million yen (roughly $29,100) in damages to a woman who became pregnan・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Streets X is happening this weekend – here are some artists to look out for
Ahead of the exhibition, we spoke with Lord K2, Diego Branco and Chonmaru about their creative practice and the inspirations behind their work ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo's further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance, television footage ... ( read original story ...)
Brazil legend Ronaldo downplays Japan ahead of potential World Cup clash
One of Brazil's greatest athletes in history has something to say: If they face Japan at the World Cup, Brazil will win easily. ( read original story ...)
Tennis fans are loving Naomi Osaka’s outfit for Wimbledon
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Naomi Osaka has an incredible outfit planned for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Osaka, the former world No. 1, made a fashion statement at Roland Garros when ... ( read original story ...)
Historic fun run kicks off 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Kerala
A Record-Breaking Participation in Kerala On Tuesday, over 40,000 participants made history as India hosted the inaugural 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The event ... ( read original story ...)
Over 40,000 Participants Create History As India Hosts First-ever 2026 Aichindash;Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run In Thiruvananthapuram
Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run: More than 40,000 participants created history today as India hosted the first-ever 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run under the Olympic Council of Asia’s “Asian Games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan isn’t quite where it once was. Scientists say a newly recognized seismic event is to blame
Scientists have discovered that seismic waves traveling to Earth’s core and back caused almost all of Japan to shift eastward after the 2011 earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Raise Some Tourist Visa Fees More Than 400 Percent
The hike, from around $18 to $93 for a single trip, will apply to visitors from countries including China, India and Vietnam, but not most Western travelers. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone plans $30 billion investment in Japan AI data centres, Nikkei reports
June 23 (Reuters) - Blackstone is planning to invest $30 billion in Japan's AI data centers over the next three to five years, its president and chief operating officer Jonathan Gray told Nikkei in a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka just made a statement that should scare the rest of the WTA tour
Naomi Osaka is trying to find her footing on grass courts in 2026, and her Bad Homburg Open match against Elise Mertens was likely not to be easy. Was it? ( read original story ...)
Japan launches ‘supreme class’ bullet train airline-style private cabins
Already renowned for their speed and comfort, Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains are about to become even more luxurious, with new private suites set to launch this autumn featuring lockable doors, ... ( read original story ...)
This Japanese flatground tricks stun Osaka skaters
Takuma brings freestyle skateboarding into the streets of Osaka with a unique style that mixes technical flatground control, street gaps, stair tricks, and fast freestyle combinations. The video ... ( read original story ...)