Japan's Naomi Osaka made a striking fashion statement at the US Open on Tuesday, entering the court during the night session with sparkling red roses in her ponytail and large red headphones. "I just thought it would be really fun to do in New York under the lights, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s $495 Bedazzled Labubu Steals the Show at the U.S. Open With Over 1,000 Crystals
After 163 previous tries, English golfer Tommy Fleetwood finally secured his first PGA title, winning the Tour Championship at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, August 24. But as the 34-year-old athlete was presented the FedEx Cup — and the $10 million prize that comes with it — his much-older wife, Clare, 57, wasn’t ...
Japan releases AI-generated Mount Fuji eruption video to encourage Tokyo residents to be prepared
An AI-generated video released by Japan’s government warns Tokyo’s 20 million residents what to expect if Mount Fuji, the breathtakingly beautiful volcano that looms over their city, ever erupts. ( read original story ...)
Ireland name squad for World Championships in Tokyo
Ireland have named a provisional squad of 25 athletes for next month's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Among those included in the travelling squad are Sarah Healy (1500m), Kate O'Connor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35°C or more
TOKYO: Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35°C or above, the weather office said Wednesday, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July. Heatwaves ... ( read original story ...)
Live from Springfield in Tokyo: Designer Justin Haynes makes history — fashion show to stream live
Haynes, vice chairman of the Tokyo Fashion Council, will close out Tokyo Fashion Week on Sept. 5 with a live-streamed runway show from the Hope Center for the Arts. It marks the first time a Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Alliance Agriflex 372 called world’s largest ag tire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Yokohama-ATG has unveiled the Alliance IF1400/45R32 CFO Agriflex 372, that it claims is the largest agricultural tire in the world by inflation volume. The Agriflex 372 boasts a 207 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Africa hometowns’ trigger xenophobic backlash in Japan
Media coverage in the four countries, and Japanese-language references to the articles, have been blamed for triggering an ugly backlash on social media in Japan, along with a wave of angry calls and ... ( read original story ...)
Tire makers close plants while new production begins
First, the Japanese tire maker announced it was closing its off-the-road (OTR) tire factory in Hadera, Israel, by the end of 2024. The 70-year-old Alliance Tire Co. Ltd. plant made 42,000 metric tons ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wears Crystal-Embellished US Open Outfit Featuring a Bedazzled Labubu Named ‘Billie Jean Bling’
Naomi Osaka played her opening US Open match in an elaborate crystal-embellished ensemble that included a matching bedazzled Labubu. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka honors tennis legend with bold US Open fashion statement
At the opening of the US Open, Naomi Osaka won in a rose-themed outfit that featured a surprising, trendy homage to a tennis legend. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka’s Outfit at the US Open Had an Adorable Twist
Naomi Osaka didn’t bring the 24-karat gold Labubu at the 2025 U.S Open—but her own little Labubu stole the spotlight. ( read original story ...)
Bones, skull found by divers at undersea mine in Japan where over 100 Korean forced laborers died in WWII
In February 1942, part of the ceiling of a mine shaft collapsed, flooding the mine and killing the 183 workers inside. ( read original story ...)
‘Africa hometowns’ initiative: How a misunderstanding exposed Japan’s fear of immigration
A cultural exchange programme linking four Japanese cities with African nations was meant to foster goodwill but instead triggered a storm of misinformation and xenophobia. Misreported claims of new ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Resplendent in red, Osaka races into US Open second round
Naomi Osaka turned heads on Tuesday, stepping on court in a dazzling crystal-encrusted red Nike outfit before dismantling Belgium's Greet Minnen 6-3, 6-4 to reach the U.S. Open second round at Flushing Meadows. ( read original story ...)
Japanese capital Tokyo records longest streak of ‘extremely hot’ temperatures
Annual number of ‘extremely hot’ days this year reaches 23, breaking previous record set in 2022 - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)