The vacation to Antigua came after Osaka withdrew from the Japan Open in October due to a leg injury ending her 2025 season. She was joined by fellow WTA player Taylor Townsend and a gaggle of close ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka will make cameo in Meghan Markle’s ‘With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration’
Naomi Osaka's enviable offseason continues next month with a cameo appearance in Netflix's 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration.' The show will premiere on Dec. 3. ( read original story ...)
PICTURES: Naomi Osaka shows off her chiseled physique, embraces the island girl aesthetic in glamorous outfits
Naomi Osaka has been enjoying her off-season getaway in the Caribbean. She shared new Instagram photos showing her toned physique and stylish outfits. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub
The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of stealing a car and then hitting 11 people, killing 1
A man driving a stolen car struck 11 people in Tokyo on Monday, killing one man in his 80s on a pedestrian walkway, police said. ( read original story ...)
How the China-Japan Rift Could Cost Both Countries
China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute could ultimately hurt China too. ( read original story ...)
Bryan Bagunas wins in long-drawn Osaka Bluteon debut
BRYAN Bagunas has finally made his long-awaited debut for Osaka Bluteon in the Japan SV.League. ( read original story ...)
China criticizes Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan
The remarks come amid the two countries’ worst diplomatic crisis in years, after the Japanese prime minister said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader backs China’s policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute
Hong Kong's leader John Lee said on Monday his government supported China's diplomatic policy towards Japan and the financial hub would closely monitor the situation and respond appropriately. ( read original story ...)
Driver arrested in Tokyo after car hits about 10 people, seriously injuring 2, local media say
Japanese media say that a car struck about 10 people in Tokyo on Monday, seriously injuring two of them, and the driver was arrested after fleeing the scene ... ( read original story ...)
Pedestrian dies after apparent Tokyo hit-and-run that injured 10 others
The driver attempted to flee the scene on foot after the collisions, which took place about 500 meters north of the Adachi Ward office around midday on Monday. ( read original story ...)
One dead and 10 injured as car hits crowd in Tokyo
Around a dozen people were struck in central Tokyo before the driver left the scene on foot and was chased down by police. ( read original story ...)
At least one dead and 10 injured as car ploughs through crowd in Tokyo before driver flees on foot
AT least one person has been killed and 10 others remain injured after a driver rammed his car into a crowd in Japan. The car struck about a dozen people in Tokyo before the driver fled the scene ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Infuriated Beijing. She Isn’t Backing Down.
First, it was President Trump, who gushed on an October trip to Tokyo that she would prove to be one of Japan’s greatest leaders. Next, it was Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who was infuriated by her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘crossed a red line’ with Taiwan remarks, Chinese foreign minister says
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Deaflympics sign interpreter wants more to learn International Sign
International Sign is used as the official language at the Deaflympics, but it isn’t well known in Japan, and there is a shortage of interpreters. ( read original story ...)