Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has confirmed she will not play at the Australian Open, adding her name to a growing list of notable withdrawals. Organizers confirmed in a tweet on Sunday that Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Faf De Klerk Accused Of Attempted Murder In Toyota Corolla Themed Panga Attack
A Stellenbosch Police captain has fingered Springbok golden boy Faf de Klerk as his attacker in a racially expletive attempted murder involving a panga and a busted-ass Toyota Corolla. ( read original story ...)
Whale enters Osaka Bay, hangs out near Yodogawa river
OSAKA—A whale estimated at 8 meters long has strayed into Osaka Bay and was moving around near the mouth of the Yodogawa river in Osaka city. ( read original story ...)
Coast guard dispatched after ‘lost’ whale spotted spouting water in Osaka Bay
An approximately 8-meter-long whale was spotted in the west Japan waters of Osaka Bay on Jan. 9. At around 8 a.m., a person using the Nakajima parking area along the Hanshin Expressway in the city of Osaka's Nishiyodogawa Ward reported seeing "something like a whale spouting water from its blow hole" to the Japan Coast ...
Japan’s Defense Ministry plans new Self-Defense Force supply base on Okinawa
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Japan plans to build a new supply base for its Ground Self-Defense Forces in a training area near Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, a defense spokesman said on Monday. The base is ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Tops Stocks, Gold in New Year Gain Shadowed by Skepticism
A cryptocurrency sector battered by turmoil last year is showing some signs of life early in 2023, posting bigger gains than other major asset classes including stocks, bonds and gold.
How researchers in disaster-prone Japan and the Pacific are rethinking city design
In the years following the 2011 megaquake and tsunami, seawalls have proliferated along northeastern Japan's Pacific coast. Some researchers are pushing for an alternative approach. ( read original story ...)
British PM Sunak Revives Talks for Arm’s London IPO -FT
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has revived talks with Japan's SoftBank Group Corp regarding a London listing for chip designer Arm Ltd, the Financial Times reported on Monday. Sunak met Arm's ...
Yokohama’s Geolandar lineup offers the right ‘shoes’ for your SUV
Using the right tyre is key. Just as you wouldn't wear leather shoes to play football, you also wouldn't use on-road tyres for driving off-road. You can find the tyre you need from Yokohama's ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open no-show fuels fears for Osaka’s tennis future
Osaka’s social media accounts have stayed silent since Tennis Australia tweeted on Sunday that the two-time Melbourne champion would miss the first Grand Slam of the year, giving no reason for her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, U.S.
Kishida's talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday will highlight his five-nation tour that also takes him to France, Italy, Britain and Canada. ( read original story ...)
AUD/JPY justifies risk-barometer status around 91.00, Japan holiday, Aussie data probe bulls
AUD/JPY clings to mild gains around three-week high. Australia Building Permits slumped in November, Tokyo markets are off for Coming-of-Age Day. China-linked headlines propel risk-on mood amid a ...
FOCUS: Japan to build up defense from 2023 with China, N. Korea in mind
Japan will start strengthening its defense posture from this year based on three key documents that the government revised last December to better adapt to the deteriorating security environment in ...
Best Train Lines for Living in Tokyo/Yokohama: The Keihin-Tohoku Line
Tohoku line is a convenient and affordable train line for anyone searching for an apartment with options for food and fun. ( read original story ...)
A guide to all things new in Japan in 2023
Japan’s cities are experiencing a rejuvenation, from creative quarters in lesser-known areas to worldwide recognised exhibitions opening in its capital. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific island nation
Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }} A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. The earthquake was centered 15 miles ... ( read original story ...)