Crown Prince Akishino's daughter suffered PTSD following a barrage of social media criticism over her relationship. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura cancels visit to Dubai Expo
The governor was due to visit the expo on Dec. 11 to coincide with Japan Day. The city of Osaka is set to host Expo 2025. ( read original story ...)
The Top 10 Matches of 2021, No. 9: Naomi Osaka d. Garbiñe Muguruza, Australian Open Fourth Round
Osaka-Muguruza in Melbourne felt like a Grand Slam final, and brought a prize-fight atmosphere to Rod Laver Arena. ( read original story ...)
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Launches “Forest Aurora”
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, a luxury urban resort, has unveiled its latest special event, "Forest Aurora," northern lights projected using state-of-the-art technology over the hotel's vast garden. Northern ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Revengers’ 234: Who Will Save Takemichi From Mikey’s Dispassionate Beating?
Takemichi loves saving everyone and "Tokyo Revengers" 234 might show who will fill his choice now that his life is on the line. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms first omicron case
Japan confirmed its first case of the COVID-19 omicron variant on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The infection was found in a Namibian diplomat in his 30s who recently entered Japan, the ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Celtic now face ‘substantial’ valuation to sign electrifying star Postecoglou loves
Yokohama F Marinos will demand in excess of £3m to let Daizen Maeda reunite with Ange Postecoglou at Celtic in the January transfer window. ( read original story ...)
Stagflation In Japan? Welcome To Tokyo’s Nightmare Scenario
As 2021 heads to an exit, Japan is indeed getting inflation—finally. Unfortunately, it’s the bad kind no nation wants: imported inflation thanks to surging energy costs. ( read original story ...)
Rainbow Laces: Lucy Shuker on taking Tokyo 2020 silver, Emma Raducanu’s ‘incredible’ year, and why Lewis Hamilton is a hero
As Britain's top-ranked active player in women's wheelchair tennis, with multiple medals and over 100 international career titles, Lucy Shuker has helped fuel the imaginations of hundreds of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports 21 New Coronavirus Cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 21 new coronavirus infection cases Tuesday, up by four from a week earlier. The daily number stood below 30 for the 19th straight day. One new death was ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is officially home to more than 200 Michelin-starred restaurants
Three restaurants in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2022 have kept their three-star ratings for the 15th year in a row ... ( read original story ...)
AirTrunk opens Tokyo hyperscale data centre
AirTrunk unveiled its first data centre in Japan, AirTrunk TOK1 (TOK1). The new facility is scalable to over 300 megawatts (MW), which will make it the country's largest data centre campus, ready to ... ( read original story ...)
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe: ‘Disturbing’ level of abuse found in social media study from Tokyo Olympics
Nearly three out of every 20 track and field athletes whose social media feeds were monitored in a study at the Tokyo Olympics were subject to abusive posts, and women were targeted in more than 85% ... ( read original story ...)
Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast
Watch the moment a 69-year-old man was rescued after 22 hours drifting at sea off the Japanese coast. Dramatic video released by the coastguard shows the lone passenger in a boat that capsized in ... ( read original story ...)
A day after announcing travel ban, Japan confirms its first Omicron variant case
Japan's first confirmed infection from the new Omicron coronavirus variant is in a Namibian diplomat who recently arrived from his country. ( read original story ...)
Ready to Shine in the United States, a Star Waits in Japan
Seiya Suzuki can hit for average and power, and plays solid defense. The only thing slowing his arrival is the possibility of an M.L.B. lockout. ( read original story ...)