People across Japan will soon be facing another price hike, with mail fees in the country set to rise for the first time in 30 years. Japan Post submitted the plan for the increase to the communications ministry on Thursday. Starting from October ... ( read original story ...)
“Naomi Osaka is a tennis player like Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka” “When will you stop” – Fans annoyed by WTA’s persistent “mom” label for Japanese
Naomi Osaka registered a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Suzan Lamens in the second round at the ongoing Libema Open. However, tennis fans made their annoyance clear after the WTA referred to the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Andreescu and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head for the first time in five years … on grass
The two Grand Slam champions will meet for the first time since 2019 at, perhaps, a surprising venue: a grass-court WTA 250 in the Netherlands. ( read original story ...)
New Caption by Hyatt branded hotel launches in Osaka, Japan
"New Caption by Hyatt branded hotel launches in Osaka, Japan" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. ( read original story ...)
Love By Law! Tokyo Unveils Controversial Dating App To Boost Marriages
In a groundbreaking move, the Tokyo government is introducing an official dating app to tackle Japan’s declining marriage and childbirth rates. This initiative aims to provide a gentle push to the nearly 70% of people who want to get married but aren’t actively participating in dating events or using apps, according to Vice. ( read ...
Osaka powers into last-eight of Wimbledon warm-up
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka blasted her way into the quarterfinals of the 's-Hertogenbosch grass-court tournament on Wednesday with a rapid-fire straight sets victory as she tunes up for Wimbledon. ( read original story ...)
Osaka sets up Andreescu showdown
Naomi Osaka will play Bianca Andreescu in the Libema Open quarter-finals after a commanding straight-sets victory over Suzan Lamens. The four-time major winner took just 54 minutes to wrap up a 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)
AI Is Helping Cat Owners In Tokyo Keep Their Feline Friends Healthier: App Can Reportedly Detect Pain With More Than 95% Accuracy
Mayumi Kitakata, a 57-year-old resident of Tokyo, Japan, is among the many pet owners who have turned to artificial intelligence to ensure the well-being of their furry companions. What Happened: Kitakata, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on firm yen, caution before BOJ meeting outcome
Tokyo stocks were slightly lower Thursday morning, as a firmer yen prompted selling of exporter issues and a cautious mood prevailed ( read original story ...)
Jisoo of BLACKPINK Garnered Attention at Dior’s Tokyo Event
The evening of June 12th was aflutter with excitement as BLACKPINK’s Jisoo attended the Miss Dior pop-up store event in Tokyo, Japan. Jisoo, who is revered for her ambassador role, delighted her fans with strikingly beautiful, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda to start selling micro-sized electric vans in October
Honda Motor will start selling a micro-sized electric van targeted at Japan's delivery industry in October, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday, joining an increasingly crowded part of the market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s beloved cats get healthcare help from AI
Mayumi Kitakata frets about the health and wellbeing of Chi, her stoic housemate who enjoys treats, indulges a bit too much in the catnip, and about 14 is getting on in years for a feline. ( read original story ...)
Japan passes bill to curtail Apple, Google limits on third-party apps
Japan's parliament on Wednesday passed new legislation aiming to foster competition in the tech industry by preventing giants like Apple and Google from limiting third-party apps in their smartphone ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s escargot entrepreneur achieves the ‘impossible’
Far from Parisian bistros serving up Burgundy snails, one Japanese man has figured out how to farm the slimy species -- a feat that has long eluded the French.Around five percent are homegrown in ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists found a new species of long-tailed sea creatures off the coast of Japan
Scientists studying forgotten specimens in a museum uncovered a new species of long-tailed sea creatures related to chimeras. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on cooling US inflation, firm yen
Tokyo stocks were mixed in early trading Thursday, as buying boosted by U.S. data showing cooling inflation was offset by selling of ( read original story ...)