Actor Jung Woong-in's three daughters are going on a trip to Sapporo, Japan.At the end of ENA 'My Child's Private Life', which aired on the 4th, a trailer starring Jung Woong-in and three daughters Se ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Dog loose on highway near Tokyo safely caught by drivers, police
On April 29, a dog ran free on a highway near Tokyo. Many drivers and police worked together to catch it safely. It happened during Japan's Golden Wee ... ( read original story ...)
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clay
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open and on her seemingly worst surface. ( read original story ...)
Japan says no plan to threaten Treasuries sale in US trade talks
Japan has no plans to threaten to sell its $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasuries in trade talks with Washington, its finance minister said on Sunday, clarifying earlier remarks that the bond ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins first WTA title since maternity break
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka won her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open after beating Slovenia's Kaja Juvan 6-1 7-5 in the final of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo - a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prepared to use its role as America’s largest creditor as leverage in Trump trade talks
No country holds more provable Treasury debt than Japan with roughly $1.1 trillion, equivalent to a quarter of its entire economy. ( read original story ...)
Suspect who hit Osaka children with SUV said he disliked people living without hardship
The Osaka Prefectural Police Department is investigating how and why the 28-year-old suspect, Yuki Yazawa, committed the assault. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Hit by Backlash From Tennis Fans After a Petty Social Media Post
Osaka has not issued a statement or apology in response to the backlash. It remains unclear whether the post was meant to be sarcastic ... ( read original story ...)
Castles, cuisine and culture – essential things to do in Nagoya, Japan
From ancient castles to delectable cuisine, explore the welcoming Japanese city of Nagoya with our comprehensive list of top things to do. ( read original story ...)
‘Myaku-Myaku’ cosplayer delights Osaka Expo visitors, amid calls to observe rules
Myaku, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, was a recent star attraction at the Expo venue, with many ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sea Man’ Park Ji-hyun cheers on stage in Osaka…It’s for global fans.
Trot singer Park Ji-hyun, dubbed the 'live fish voice', caught the attention of global fans through the SBS 'The Trot Show IN JAPAN' stage in Osaka, Japan. In the recent SBS 'The Trot Show IN JAPAN', ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lodges strong protest against China after helicopter breaches airspace, ships enter territorial waters
Tokyo has lodged a protest against Beijing after a Chinese helicopter “violated” Japan’s airspace and four vessles entered its territorial waters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace around disputed East China Sea islands
Japan and China are accusing each other of violating the airspace around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands that Beijing also claims. Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for assaulting 3-month-old son, causing temporary cardiac arrest
Police in Nagoya on Saturday arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his 3-month-old son, causing him to go into temporary cardiac arrest. According to police, Koichi Yumitatsu, a ... ( read original story ...)
Will condos ever create cool neighbourhoods? Why one developer sees a future that’s more Tokyo than Toronto
These Toronto developers want to make their condo neighbourhoods cool again, with more micro retailers and small businesses. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Aiko delivers 1st official address at int’l medical conference in Tokyo
Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, delivered her first official address May 3 at the opening ceremony of an inte ( read original story ...)