The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid $1. 3 million for a tuna on Sunday, the second highest price ever paid at an annual prestigious new year auction. ( read original story ...)
Atlantic bluefin tuna sold for $1.3 million in Tokyo auction
The top item was a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna unloaded at the port of Oma in the northern prefecture of Aomori. A trader bought the fish for 207 million yen, or about 1.3 million dollars. ( read original story ...)
Top 7 Best Things to Do in Osaka, Japan
Discover the top things to do in Osaka, where you can immerse yourself in the city's cultural heritage, vibrant atmosphere, and exciting attractions. ( read original story ...)
‘Fight for everything’: Osaka hoping Auckland success can enhance legacy
Now, Osaka needs to make the last step. Few would bet against her, given her experience and big-match temperament, though young Dane Claudia Tauson has had a brilliant week and a tougher road, including top seed Madison Keys and former grand slam champion Sofia Kenin. ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo nightlife spot blends crane games with DJs, club fun
A new nightlife spot in Tokyo's Shimbashi business district is putting a fresh spin on crane games, blending them with live DJ performances and cyberpunk bar vibes to create an otherworldly experience ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: East, West meet at century-old ex-residence of ceramic mogul in Nagoya
Eastern and Western architectural styles blend together at a century-old house that belonged to a local ceramic mogul here.With its high-qua・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Father, son arrested for assaulting police officer at Sapporo game center
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 48-year-old man and his 27-year-old son on suspicion of causing a public disturbance and obstructing police in the performance of their duties at a game ... ( read original story ...)
How to Watch Clara Tauson vs. Naomi Osaka at the 2025 ASB Classic: Live Stream, TV Channel
Clara Tauson will meet Naomi Osaka in the ASB Classic final on Saturday, January 4.In Tauson’s last action, she was defeated by Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 5-7, 4-6 in the Round of 64 at the China ( read original story ...)
Street in Osaka painted yellow to curb prostitution
If the move is effective, it may be implemented in other areas where street prostitution is rampant. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
ASB Classic 2025: Naomi Osaka Keeps Daughter Shai Close as Her Source of Motivation Ahead of the Finals Clash
Returning to the tennis courts after a long hiatus can be nerve-wracking, but Naomi Osaka is thriving in her first tournament back. The post ASB Classic 2025: Naomi Osaka Keeps Daughter Shai Close as ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Potential for Grand Slam Comeback Highlighted as WTA Ex-Pro Shares a Strategic Blueprint for Success
The 2025 season is heating up, and so are the players, especially those making comebacks after long absences. The post Naomi Osaka’s Potential for Grand Slam Comeback Highlighted as WTA Ex-Pro Shares ... ( read original story ...)
JAPANESE FIRM TURNING BAGWORM SILK INTO FIBRE PRODUCTS IN WORLD FIRST
NAGOYA, Jan 4 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Environmentally friendly and highly durable bagworm silk is set to be used in a commercial application for the first time, according to a Nagoya-based firm, Kyodo News ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka through to first final since 2022
Naomi Osaka is into the final of the Auckland Open with a straight-sets win over American Alycia Parks Top 10 Best US Presidents This is the No. 1 'gentle parenting' mistake, psychologist says—and how ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka into first final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open
The four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan won 6-4, 6-2 against unseeded American Alycia Parks in Auckland. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Title Bout Set For NJPW New Beginning In Osaka
New IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Ichiban Sweet Boys (Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita) will defend their titles against Rocky Romero & YOH at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka on February 11. The challenge was issued, and accepted, backstage at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. ( read original story ...)
Yoroku: 2025 a year to finally introduce a selective surname system in Japan
Sapporo residents Mana Sato, 37, and Kiyotaka Nishi, 32, a couple pushing Japan to adopt a selective surname system for married couples, welcomed the ... ( read original story ...)