Track star Gabby Thomas reflects on her liver tumor scare weeks before the 2021 Tokyo Olympic trials and how it fueled her Olympic success ... ( read original story ...)
M5.1 quake hits off eastern Japan’s Ibaraki Pref., no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off Ibaraki Prefecture northeast of Tokyo early Thursday morning, the weathe ( read original story ...)
Several missing after floods and landslides hit southern Japan, officials and reports say
Several people were reported missing after heavy rains and landslides in southern Japan flooded homes and swept people away on Monday, according to media reports and local officials. ( read original story ...)
The ‘world’s best regional airport’ houses a key part of aviation history
It’s easy to see why this place has been named the world’s best regional airport 11 years running. It’s a delight. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sells Her L.A. Home Back to Nick and Vanessa Lachey for $7.95 Million
The tennis star added a gym and recovery center after purchasing the Tarzana property from the celebrity couple for $6.3 million. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 review
A decent performance overall. The new Yokohama has a preference for the dry, while high rolling resistance puts it on the thirsty side. ( read original story ...)
Celebrating the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 “Top Chef in OSAKA 2025” Featuring Massimo Bottura
To commemorate the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, the Come to Osaka Campaign Executive Committee—led by Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau—will present a special culinary ... ( read original story ...)
Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka
Located on the 5th floor of the iconic Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji store, designed by architect Jun Aoki, Espace is a free gallery exhibiting works from ... ( read original story ...)
Divine Comedy in music to star at Expo Osaka on Sept. 2-4
Classical music and Dante's poetry will provide an opportunity to highlight the universal value of culture as a bridge connecting populations while taking Italy and the northern Italian city of Pavia ... ( read original story ...)
First Look at Osaka: Japan’s Vibrant Culinary and Cultural Capital
Osaka delivers an electric mix of neon-lit nightlife, mouthwatering street food, and centuries-old traditions, creating one of Japan’s most captivating urban experiences. ( read original story ...)
Students accused of Osaka Expo thefts may have skipped train fares: investigative sources
Three university students from Tokyo arrested in connection with the theft of a large number of items of the Osaka Expo's official character ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Catch ’em all but dump the fries. Pokémon fans leave McDonald’s Japan in massive food waste drama
Piles of untouched Happy Meals littered sidewalks outside McDonald’s restaurants in Japan as frenzied customers scrambled to buy limited-edition sets with Pokémon cards over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor eager to make another bid for metropolis plan
The plan, which has been rejected twice in referendums, would scrap the city of Osaka and reorganize it into special administrative districts under Osaka Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Japan starts anti-dumping probe into hot-dip galvanized steel from China, S.Korea
Japan has launched an anti-dumping investigation into hot-dip galvanized steel from China and South Korea, the country's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation slows for 4th month in July
Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed for the fourth straight month in July, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring the central bank's view that upward price pressure from raw material costs will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan July wholesale prices rise 2.6 pct yr/yr
Japanese wholesale prices rose 2.6 percent in the year to July, Bank of Japan data showed on Wednesday.[JPCGPY=ECI] The rise in the corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price ... ( read original story ...)