Japan and the Philippines are finalizing the details of the transfer of Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, as both countries seek to boost naval cooperation amid maritime territorial disputes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans early transfer of warships and aircraft to Philippines
MANILA, May 5 (Reuters) - Japan's defence minister said on Tuesday his country was eyeing the early transfer of Abukuma class destroyers and TC-90 aircraft to the Philippines after Tokyo unveiled its ... ( read original story ...)
See Naomi Osaka’s Quick Change Into “Human Anatomy” Look on Met Gala 2026 Steps
In Naomi Osaka’s first Met Gala in five years, she pulled out all the stops in a head-turning Robert Wun look, complete with a live costume change on the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps. ( read original story ...)
Your dream week in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka
Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka form the heart of Japan’s Kansai region, each offering its own blend of history, culture, and unforgettable food. From Kyoto’s golden temples and geisha districts, to Nara’s sacred deer and giant Buddha, to Osaka’s neon-lit ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s dramatic Met Gala reveal sparks fashion buzz
Naomi Osaka turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala with a two-part Robert Wun ensemble, transforming mid-red carpet from a sculptural white-and-red feathered coat to a bold red gown. The reveal embodied ... ( read original story ...)
50,000 people rally in Tokyo against revising pacifist constitution
50,000 people rally in Tokyo against revising pacifist Constitution ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi traveled to the Philippines on Tuesday to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Two More Windows for Yen Intervention by IMF Rules
Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its status of having a freely floating exchange rate, based on International Monetary Fund ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire returns as sponsor of the Championship Off-Road Series
Yokohama Tire is back as sponsor of the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Series for the 6th consecutive year. All Yokohama drivers competed on various GEOLANDAR tires during the eight-race season which ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree displays 1,000 carp streamers to mark Children’s Day
Japan is marking Children's Day on Tuesday. About 1,000 carp-shaped streamers are on display near a Tokyo landmark to wish for the healthy growth of children. ( read original story ...)
Japan Turns To Russian Oil As Iran War Disrupts Global Supply Chains
Japan receives its first Russian oil shipment since the Iran war disrupted Hormuz routes. Tokyo pivots to alternative suppliers amid heavy dependence on Middle Eastern crude. The move signals widening energy realignments as the conflict reshapes oil markets. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Japan sign defense pact after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
The pact covers issues including collaboration in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, joint exercises and maritime cooperation, according to a spokesperson. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido man arrested after intentionally running down woman in Sapporo hotel parking lot
Hokkaido police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of intentionally striking a woman with his vehicle in a hotel parking lot in Sapporo City last year ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Looks Unrecognizable at Met Gala 2026 in Swarovski Crystalized Gown That Took 3,280 Hours to Make
What's beneath her architectural coat dress? ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opts for the Dramatic in Robert Wun at This Year’s Met Gala
Naomi Osaka has left her hotel for the Met Gala, in a white and feathered Robert Wun dress with a matching headpiece by London miliner Awon Golding. It’s not her first time working with Wun; at the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opens Up About the ‘Really Tough’ Pressure of Motherhood, Sharing How She Balances It All (Exclusive)
The professional tennis player welcomed her daughter Shai in July 2023 ... ( read original story ...)