A meteorite was seen lighting up the night sky over western Japan on Tuesday night. Dashcam footage filmed in Kagoshima showed the ball of light around 11 p.m. local time (1400GMT). ( read original story ...)
Lutnick: Japan’s $550 billion will be directed by Trump
The U.S. commerce secretary said the funds promised by Tokyo in the course of tariff talks will be deployed to benefit the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan tourism arrivals hit July record despite weather disruption, quake fears
Japan's tourism boom continued in July, with record arrivals for the month despite a steep drop in visitors from Hong Kong due to typhoon-related flight disruption and jitters about possible ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bear attack’ victim in Japan was actually killed by son, police say
Authorities withdrew their bear attack alert after finding that the 93-year-old victim’s wounds were inconsistent with an animal mauling. ( read original story ...)
“My GOAT”- Naomi Osaka sends touching message to Gael Monfils after their US Open mixed doubles loss, Frenchman’s wife Elina Svitolina also reacts
Naomi Osaka expressed her heartfelt thanks to Gael Monfils, who partnered with the former World No. 1 at the newly revamped mixed doubles event at the 2025 US Open. ( read original story ...)
Getting Ready With Naomi Osaka For Her Documentary Premiere
Naomi Osaka gets ready for the premiere of her documentary 'The Second Set,' which will reflect on motherhood and her tennis career. ( read original story ...)
Osaka/Monfils vs McNally/Musetti Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch US Open Mixed Doubles Rd Of 16
Naomi Osaka/Gael Monfils vs Caty McNally/Lorenzo Musetti Live Streaming: Check out when and where you can watch the US Open 2025 Mixed Doubles Round Of 16 match between these two top pairs in season's ... ( read original story ...)
PICTURES: Naomi Osaka turns up the style in chic ‘business casual’ look as she steps out in New York amid US Open
Naomi Osaka made a strong fashion statement on Tuesday, August 19, just before the US Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion turned heads with her outfit. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to propose economic zone initiative for Africa amid China’s clout
TICAD is a Japan-hosted international aid conference that dates back to 1993 and was last held in Tunisia in 2022. China has also been holding a forum on African cooperation since 2000 and has been ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese man assaulted and robbed near Nippori Station in Tokyo
A Vietnamese man in his 40s was attacked and had a bag containing about one million yen (US$6,780) stolen by two men believed to be foreigners near Nippori Station in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t launches detailed ‘heat map’ to help people avoid heatstroke
TOKYO -- As part of its heatstroke prevention efforts, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the "Tokyo heat map" in collaboration with the Japan Weather Association. ( read original story ...)
Japanese brewer Sapporo delays new beer launch over ‘embarrassing …
Sapporo wasn’t initially sure what to do with the beers, according to the report. With so much interest in the beer, Sapporo and FamilyMart decided the typo wasn’t such a big deal after all. ( read original story ...)
Djokovic, Alcaraz, Osaka’s Duos Lose, Full US Open Mixed Doubles Day 1 Bracket Results
Big names fell early and unexpected teams broke through to steal the spotlight on Day 1 of U.S. Open mixed doubles play, headlining an electric opener packed with upsets and standout performances. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gets Candid on Mental Health, Motherhood, and Starting Over at ‘The Second Set’ Tubi Premiere Event
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka stepped into a different kind of spotlight last night at the New York premiere of her […] ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s July exports clock steepest plunge in more than four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
The trade readings come after Japan reported its second-quarter GDP figures, which saw the country beat expectations as net exports drove growth. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports fall more than expected in July on US tariff pressures
Japan's exports dropped for a third straight month in July, government data showed on Wednesday, as U.S. tariffs continued to weigh on manufacturers, raising concerns about the outlook for the country ... ( read original story ...)