Winning the lottery guarantees entry to popular pavilions, and this benefit is being promoted to help boost ticket sales, which have struggled to gain momentum. ( read original story ...)
Chinese military delegation to visit Japan in mid-January
Representatives from China's military will visit Japan in mid-January as agreed by both countries, to enhance mutual "understanding and trust", the Chinese defence ministry said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Apollo’s Japan deal will require buyout black belt
Japan Inc’s defensive measures might get help from Uncle Sam. Buyout and credit giant Apollo Global Management is considering backing Seven & i’s founding Ito family with 1.5 trillion yen ($9.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka chasing best form following maternity leave, break-up – Australian Open
Two-time Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka returns to Melbourne Park as an unseeded player, hoping to win her first tournament on tour since 2021. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo museum offers visitors ‘flashback’ to defunct technology
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines, U.S. vow to deepen cooperation, Manila says
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further strengthen their ties under a trilateral arrangement in the face of growing tensions in regional waters, Manila said on Monday following a call among their leaders. ( read original story ...)
I’ve traveled the world with my 3 sons. A day spent in the birthplace of sumo wrestling made Japan their favorite country.
The sumo museum has a full-sized wrestling ring and visitors with a foreign passport are granted free entry. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s return to grand slams a year ago didn’t end well. Now, for the rematch
Twelve months ago, a dejected Naomi Osaka walked through the player’s tunnel at Rod Laver Arena following a round-one loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open. The former world No.1 and two-time ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ninja Academy’ in Nagoya offers real-life training into secret world
NAGOYA--For those wondering if they could have passed muster as a ninja, the Nagoya City Science Museum is offering would-be covert agents a chance to find out. ( read original story ...)
Scientists Crack the Code of Titanium’s Strength and Flexibility
A groundbreaking method reveals how the subatomic characteristics of titanium shape its physical properties. A research team from Yokohama National University has developed a novel approach to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka vs Caroline Garcia Australian Open prediction, odds, pick – 1/13/2025
Naomi Osaka plays Caroline Garcia at the 2025 Australian Open. Our Australian Open odds series has our Osaka-Garcia prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Osaka-Garcia. The first round of ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open Day 2 Women’s Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Caroline Garcia
The stage is set for an exciting second day at the Australian Open. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, including ( read original story ...)
Japan’s foreign minister says he will attend Trump inauguration
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Sunday he planned to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government ... ( read original story ...)
Israelis in Japan should follow these rules when visiting, expert says
As is the case in every country, Israelis abroad must understand how to behave in different international cities ... ( read original story ...)
Worshippers bathe in ice water at Tokyo shrine to pray for good health
Around 80 worshippers bathed in ice water on Sunday at a shrine in Tokyo to pray for good health. Men only wore traditional loincloths while women donned white robes as they took the plunge during the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, 11 other countries take part in parachute drill for island defense
The only parachute unit of Japan's Self-Defense Forces has allowed the public to view its annual drill to defend the country's remote islands. ( read original story ...)