Hiromasa Urakawa has become the second boxer to die from brain injuries sustained at the same event in Tokyo. The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) announced the death of Japanese boxer Urakawa at the age of 28 on Sunday following a bout with Yoji Saito on August 2. ( read original story ...)
This Tokyo ramen chain just closed another Portland-area restaurant
A powerhouse Japanese ramen chain that chose Portland for its first American restaurant has closed its second metro area location this year, the company announced Thursday. But a new restaurant already has designs on the space. ( read original story ...)
Second boxer from Tokyo event dies from brain injury
A second Japanese boxer has died from brain injuries suffered during separate bouts at the same event in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo highlights the challenge of holding events in Japan’s scorching summer
Giant umbrellas, mist fans and human-sized ice boxes are some of the many ways organizers are offering respite to visitors. ( read original story ...)
2 Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event
Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo, officials said. Super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Roddick bluntly shuts down Naomi Osaka Montreal speech controversy
Andy Roddick has come to Naomi Osaka's defense as the American tennis legend suggests people should be more understanding of the Japanese and the situation she was in, instead of harshly criticizing her. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Issues Apology For ‘Sore Loser’ Behavior
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka lost a lot of fan support Thursday night for how she behaved during the National Bank Open final. After Osaka won the opening set over 18-year-old Victoria ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to continue with Iga Swiatek’s ex-long time coach Tomasz Wiktorowski
Naomi Osaka has made a widely expected decision as she plans to continue working with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski following a very deep Montreal run. After exiting Washington in the round-of-16, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese boxer, 28, dies of brain injury just days after title fight
Six days after a junior lightweight title fight in Tokyo, a Japanese boxer tragically lost his life from a brain Shigetoshi Kotari died Friday, according to multiple reports, following injuries he ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Apologizes for Not Congratulating Victoria Mboko on Montreal Open Win
Naomi Osaka apologized for not congratulating Victoria Mboko for her victory after their Montreal Open women's singles final. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka explains awkward Montreal trophy speech to Victoria Mboko: “I was in a daze”
Osaka extended an apology—and a congratulations—to the young Canadian, following the backlash to her 16-second runner-up speech. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka publicly apologizes to Victoria Mboko and explains what happened
Osaka says she was in 'a daze' and that's one of the reasons why she forgot to congratulate Mboko on the Montreal title on the court. ( read original story ...)
Football: Komori brace gives Urawa win at Yokohama FC
Hiiro Komori scored early in each half as Urawa Reds grabbed a 2-1 win away to Yokohama FC on Saturday in the J-League first division. Urawa moved up to 41 points, five behind leaders Vissel Kobe, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan used to be a tech giant. Why is it stuck with fax machines and ink stamps?
When you think of Tokyo, you might think of neon-lit skyscrapers and its world-famous bullet train system, or films like “Akira” and “Ghost in the Shell” that depict a futuristic Japan filled with intelligent robots and holograms. ( read original story ...)
Boxer Shigetoshi Kotari dies from brain injury days after title fight
Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari died from a brain injury on Friday, six days after his junior lightweight title fight in Tokyo. Multiple reports ... ( read original story ...)
Victoria Mboko Didn’t Seem Offended at All by Naomi Osaka’s Perceived Speech Slight
In the aftermath of Naomi Osaka's defeat in the National Bank Open final on Thursday, she neglected to congratulate the winner of the match, 18-year-old Canadian and Osaka idolizer Victoria Mboko. ( read original story ...)