Naomi Osaka Compares Herself to Serena Williams In Heartbreaking Press Conference first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025 ... ( read original story ...)
Buried gas cylinder may be cause of explosion at Tokyo building site
An explosion in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward has left 10 people injured and damaged nearly 40 buildings. Investigators suspect a buried gas cylinder may have been the cause. ( read original story ...)
Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung meets with leaders of Japanese localities
Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung proposed that the Aichi Governor and Nagoya Mayor further enhance cooperation with Vietnam, aiming to set a model for local-level collaboration between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon expected to close acquisition of U.S. Steel at $55 per share, sources say
President Donald Trump cleared Nippon's bid for U.S. Steel on Friday, referring to the deal as a "partnership." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco may consider US manufacturing of Ploom devices, executive says
Japan Tobacco International is open to producing its Ploom heated tobacco device in the United States, an executive told Reuters on Tuesday, as the Trump administration's tariff policies prompt some ... ( read original story ...)
I fell in love with Japan’s fourth biggest city – and its lesser-known neighbour
We start in Nagoya, Japan’s lesser-known fourth-largest city. Often overlooked by tourists, it is easy to reach from the UK with just a single connection in Helsinki, and a great base from which to ... ( read original story ...)
Hyatt unveils plans for new Andaz hotel in Japan’s Chubu region
An affiliate of Hyatt Hotels has signed a management agreement with Nagoya Railroad to launch the first Andaz hotel in Nagoya, Japan, post-2034. This initiative is part of a significant redevelopment ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s French Open and the ebbs and flows of a tennis comeback
Osaka's tears in a news conference brought back memories of the 2021 French Open, and her many climbs back into the sport. ( read original story ...)
Japan auction of 40-year debt in focus for signs of sovereign fiscal stress
The markets will be closely watching an auction of Japan's longest tenor bonds on Wednesday to see if debt investors will continue to put up with the worsening finances of major government issuers. ( read original story ...)
When the controversy arises, Yoo Yeon-seok runs away to Sapporo holding hands (‘Your taste’)
Actor Ko Min-si makes an unexpected move to Sapporo, Japan. In the sixth episode of the Genie TV original drama 'Your Taste', which will be broadcast on the afternoon of the 27th, Mo Yeon-ju (played ... ( read original story ...)
Eight injured near explosion in Tokyo construction site
TOKYO: The police received a call from a resident in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, at around 9.30am on Tuesday (May 27) reporting an explosion and that their home's windows were broken. ( read original story ...)
The 1991 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Explore the memorable moments of the 1991 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, including record-breaking performances and their lasting impact as Tokyo prepares to host the event again in 2025 ( read original story ...)
Japan’s super-long bond yields plunge on issuance cut speculation
TOKYO (Reuters) -Yields on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply on Tuesday after Reuters reported the country's finance ministry might issue fewer of these bonds. The 30-year JGB ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s super-long bond yields slide on optimism over likely cut in MOF sales
Yields on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply on Tuesday after Reuters reported the finance ministry may reduce the issuance of those bonds. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan to consider trimming super-long bond issuance, sources say
Japan will consider trimming issuance of super-long bonds in the wake of recent sharp rises in yields for the notes, two sources told Reuters on Tuesday, as policymakers seek to soothe market concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Government Panel Warns on Rising Yields’ Hit on Finances
A Japanese government advisory panel urged authorities to step up fiscal consolidation efforts, as the Bank of Japan’s ongoing monetary tightening efforts raise the risk of higher debt-servicing costs ... ( read original story ...)