Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon preparations received a setback when she retired at the start of the second set in Saturday's Bad Homburg final because of a foot injury. ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan
By Chang-Ran Kim and Ann Wang TOKYO/ZHUBEI, Taiwan, June 26 (Reuters) - Japan grappled with transport disruptions on Friday while bracing for more torrential rain and risks from two approaching ... ( read original story ...)
Double storms trigger mudslides, prompt evacuation orders in Japan
Thousands of people in Japan are facing evacuation orders, as heavy rain brought by Typhoon Mekkhala and Tropical Storm Higos triggers landslides on Saturday (June 27). ( read original story ...)
Uber launches Uber Drift in Tokyo to give people an amazing authentic experience of Japan’s drifting culture
Time to live out your fast and furious ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cancels over 200 flights as double storm threat grows
Japan faces severe transport chaos and landslide threats as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, converge with a seasonal rain front. Over a million people are under evacuation orders, with ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Higos brushes areas near Tokyo, bigger typhoon trails behind
Japan's weather agency on Friday warned that a typhoon could approach the country from the Pacific and make landfall the following da ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Bad Homburg final best bets: Karolina Muchova vs Naomi Osaka
The WTABad Homburg concludes with the final on Saturday. This is the last match before Wimbledon. It is also a chance for two established WTA Tour veterans to lift a trophy and add a title to their ... ( read original story ...)
WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka advances to Bad Homburg finals
No. 6 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan needed just 70 minutes to defeat China's Xinyu Wang 6-3, 6-3 Friday to advance to the finals of the Bad Homburg Open in Germany. ( read original story ...)
Experience PF Chang’s new ‘Summer in Tokyo’ menu with dramatic sushi boat presentations
Dinner comes with a little theater this summer. ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Tokyo’s Tiffany Blue Box Café, Where Breakfast Is Reimagined by One of Japan’s Most Acclaimed Chefs
Chef Natsuko Shoji blends Tiffany glamour with Japanese ingredients, craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail. ( read original story ...)
How Japan and Sweden clinched knockout berths at World Cup 2026 with draw in Arlington
Japan and Sweden are facing off at AT&T Stadium in Texas as both look to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Japan are on four points in Group F, while Sweden are on three. Both ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s World Cup group stage report card: The beauty of teamwork
Japan have battled through injuries and a difficult group to make it to the Round of 32 in the World Cup. Can they beat Brazil? ( read original story ...)
Osaka reaches first-ever grass-court final; will face Muchova in Bad Homburg
Osaka reaches first-ever grass-court final; will face Muchova in Bad Homburg ... ( read original story ...)
Japan believes it can beat Brazil in World Cup round of 32 after Sweden draw
Japan will face Brazil in the round of 32 after its draw against Sweden on Thursday, June 25. The Samurai Blue believe they can win, too. ( read original story ...)
Japan needs more foreign workers but many feel unwelcome
While Japan faces a deepening labor shortage and growing demand for foreign workers, it has been moving to tighten visa rules and regulations. ( read original story ...)