Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she was feeling more confident in her own skin and enjoying interactions with fellow players ahead of her much-awaited return to tennis at next week's Brisbane ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 18-yr-olds at record-low 1.06 million on falling births
The number of 18-year-olds in Japan totaled a record low of 1.06 million as of Monday, a government estimate showed, as the country c ... ( read original story ...)
Celtic land Adam Sadler as Harry Kewell’s departure to Yokohama is confirmed
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurant in Tokyo Puts ‘No Entry for Chinese and Koreans’ Signs – Here’s Why
Japanese Restaurant Prohibits Entry to Koreans and Chinese A Tokyo-based Chinese restaurant has ignited controversy by implementing a policy of barring entry to both Chinese and Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Eyeing ‘if Trump’ scenario, Japan must commit to its own defense
The year 2024 will see key elections in a number of large and geopolitically significant polities such as Russia, India, Indonesia, S ... ( read original story ...)
NPO offers ‘osechi’ food ingredients to support groups in central Japan
A non-profit organization in the central Japanese city of Nagoya has offered charity groups the ingredients for a set of traditional New Year's dishes called "osechi." ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Former Socceroo Kewell to replace Muscat as Marinos manager
J-League first-division heavyweights Yokohama F Marinos are set to appoint former Australia international Harry Kewell as their ne ... ( read original story ...)
Progress of Generative AI in Japan Surges After an Initial Lull
In a transformative turn of events, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has surged to the forefront of Japan’s technological landscape, capturing the attention of business leaders and public ... ( read original story ...)
More Japanese companies move to rehire former employees
Previously, it had been widely believed that quitting a job means completely severing the relationship with the employer. ( read original story ...)
After a slow start, generative AI gathers speed in Japan
An initially cautious attitude has given way to wider acceptance in the public and private sectors, providing a boost to digitalization efforts. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Ex-Osaka public hall’s stone columned facade reminiscent of Roman temple
The stone columns fronting a former public hall in this western Japan city evokes the image of a Roman temple. ( read original story ...)
Nadal Draws Qualifier At Comeback Tournament In Brisbane
Rafael Nadal was handed a dream start to his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier Saturday in the opening round of the Brisbane International. ( read original story ...)
‘Shai has helped me lessen the pressure’: Champion Osaka returns after becoming a mother
Naomi Osaka’s baby girl Shai isn’t joining her mum in her comeback tour Down Under, but has helped the four-time major winner put things into perspective. ( read original story ...)
20-year-old man arrested for assaulting girlfriend says he thought she was cheating on him
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend, who is in her 20s, after accusing her of cheating on him. According to police, the incident occurred at ... ( read original story ...)
‘My goals are very big this year’: Osaka discusses her return to the tour
Former World No.1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to tour for the first time since 2022 at this week's Brisbane International. Osaka will face Tamara Korpatsch in the first round. ( read original story ...)
‘Becoming a mum changed my mindset,’ says Osaka ahead of comeback
Japan's Naomi Osaka admitted Saturday she almost gave up tennis but had rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a return in Brisbane. Osaka, 26, stepped away from the game in September 2022, ( read original story ...)