Naomi Osaka, who said at the U.S. Open that she planned to take a break from tennis, has officially pulled out of next month's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)
South Korea foreign minister says to meet Japan counterpart on Thursday
South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong said he would meet his Japanese counterpart on Thursday and hoped for progress to end a dispute that has led to tit-for-tat trade restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Osaka withdraws from Indian Wells
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from next month's rescheduled ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament in California, organisers confirmed Wednesday. The 23-year-old Japanese star is a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from the 2021 BNP Paribas Open
On Wednesday, officials announced that Naomi Osaka pulled out of this year's tournament. The tournament was set to start in two weeks. 2018 Champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from #BNPPO21. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Double COVID-19 Vaccine Donations to Other Countries to 60 Million Doses
Japan plans to give other countries 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday, doubling the target from the previous pledge of 30 million doses. "Today, I ... ( read original story ...)
Taro Kono Wants To Be Japan’s Prime Minister And He’s Getting A Lot Of Attention
One candidate is getting a lot of attention for speaking out in ways Japanese politicians don't often do. Because Japan has been ruled by the same party for the past seven decades, Taro Kono has to ... ( read original story ...)
UK silent air taxi firm Vertical Aerospace wins £585m Japan order
Japanese conglomerate Marubeni has ordered 200 taxis, which it will receive in 2025. The deal means Vertical Aerospace now has pre-orders for 1350 aircraft (pictured), worth a total of £4bn. ( read original story ...)
Where Are Japan’s Policy Entrepreneurs?
For all the focus on Japan’s ruling LDP, some of Japan’s most influential policy innovators aren’t found within government at all. ( read original story ...)
NJPW G1 CLIMAX CONTINUES TOMORROW, BIG JAPAN IN SAPPORO AND MORE FROM JAPAN
All Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the full cards for its shows on October 6 in Shin-Kiba 1st Ring, October 9 in Kitamoto and October 16 in Ota Ward General Gymnasium. • Devil Murasaki, Kikutaro, ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to Can Tho Flights
Find cheap flights from Sapporo (CTS) to Can Tho (VCA) from only. With COVID-19 situation, few airlines are offering waiving change fees for new flight bookings. 🤩 Book flights now to enjoy up to 53% ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Returns as The Official Tire for Nitro Rallycross
Yokohama Tire has once again been named as the Official Tire Supplier for 2021 Nitro Rallycross (Nitro RX). Returning after a one-year hiatus ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Releases Larger Size for RR42 Tire
The larger size of the RR42 tire is built for the new class of straddle carriers that are increasing container handling efficiency, the company said. ( read original story ...)
Osaka man arrested for burning toddler to death with hot water
A 23-year-old man in Osaka is arrested for allegedly burning his girlfriend's son to death with hot shower water at an apartment. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Sumit Antil urges corporate sector to sponsor para-athletes
Tokyo Paralympics gold winner in men’s F64 javelin throw event, Sumit Antil, has called upon the corporates and brands to actively start sponsoring the differently-abled athletes so that they can ... ( read original story ...)
A tearful Simone Biles takes fans behind-the-scenes of her struggle with the twisties at the Tokyo Olympics
"People are like 'Oh, she quit,' but I'm not a quitter - I'm a fighter," Biles explained in a teaser of her next Facebook Watch docuseries episode. ( read original story ...)
Robot baristas are coming to JR Tokyo and Yokohama stations
Photo: East Japan Railway Company JR East will be installing Ella, a barista robot developed by Singaporean tech startup Crown Technologies Holding, in Tokyo Station and Yokohama Station this December ... ( read original story ...)