Star tennis player Naomi Osaka recently slammed her critics during a Q&A session she held on Instagram Stories for her fans. Osaka, 24, revealed she does not care anymore about the comments of her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo woman who thought Chinese sperm donor was Japanese sues for US$2.9 million
Married woman had sex with donor on 10 occasions after finding him on social media. She says he falsely claimed to be a single graduate of an elite university. ( read original story ...)
Biden to meet virtually with Japan’s Kishida Fumio Friday
President Biden will meet virtually with new Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Friday, according to the White House.The White House says the meeting will be to "further deepen ties between our ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka shrugs off expectations and Barty sets tone on day one of Australian Open
As the attention in Melbourne Park shifted from the legal courts to its tennis counterparts, Barty and Osaka took their first steps towards a fourth-round showdown ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs state of quasi-emergency for Tokyo, environs
Japan's government is discussing whether to impose a quasi-state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo, and surrounding areas this week to contain a surge in COVID-19 infections, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo area seeks intensive coronavirus measures
Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures want a new tool to fight surging coronavirus cases. Their leaders will ask the central government to announce a quasi-emergency. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kanagawa Pref. mistakenly sends out emergency tsunami info to cell phones 20 times
East Japan's Kanagawa Prefectural Government mistakenly sent out emergency tsunami information to cell phones as many as 20 times througho ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka cruises to Australian Open first-round victory; Rafael Nadal record bid off to perfect start
Reigning Australian Open women's champion Naomi Osaka said she's been keeping a journal to document how she's been feeling before defending her title. ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Tokyo University knife attack attempted arson on train
The 17-year-old told police that he planned to kill himself after committing a murder and that he attempted to ensnare other passengers in an arson attack on a subway train. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 3,719 new cases as quasi-emergency eyed
Monday's figure in the Tokyo comes after the capital reported over 4,000 new cases for three straight days through Sunday. ( read original story ...)
A Journey Into the Heart of Tokyo’s Food Culture
Follow Yoshiharu Doi, a legend of Japanese gastronomy, on a tour of the hidden spots where a centuries-old “Edomae” tradition respecting nature’s cycles comes to vibrant life. ( read original story ...)
Governors of Tokyo, vicinity to jointly request COVID quasi-emergency
Governors from Tokyo and its three neighboring prefectures agreed Monday to jointly ask the central government to place the area unde ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo region governors to seek further measures to counter COVID-19 surge
The governors of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures agreed on Monday to request further measures from the central government, including shorter opening hours for bars and restaurants, to help counter ... ( read original story ...)
HAGL FC fall into Group of Death at AFC Champions League 2022
FC are set to play in a group of death alongside powerhouses Jeonbuk FC of the Republic of Korea and Yokohama F Marinos FC of Japan at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League 2022. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber and RAOT hold seminar event in support of natural rubber farmers in Thailand
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, together with Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) Surat Thani, a state enterprise under the jurisdiction of Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 3,719 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 3,719 new coronavirus cases, down 453 from Sunday and up 2,848 from last Monday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in ... ( read original story ...)