Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, is once again confronting mental health challenges as she navigates her return to competitive tennis following a maternity break. ( read original story ...)
A week in Osaka: Our guide to the best hotels, restaurants and spas
For those headed to Osaka for the ongoing Expo 2025, we've put together a travel guide to the city's best hotels, restaurants and spas. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo racks up 1 million visitors
The 2025 World Expo in Osaka, western Japan, has welcomed its millionth visitor. The organizer of the expo, which opened on April 13, says the number of visitors, including staff, hit the milestone on ... ( read original story ...)
Aptos price extends gains on broader crypto market recovery, presence in Osaka expo
Expo pavilions offer collectible NFTs on Aptos, enhancing user engagement. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo says cannot meet Switch 2 lottery demand in Japan
Nintendo said on Wednesday it has received 2.2 million applications in the lottery for its Switch 2 gaming device in Japan but cannot fulfil all the demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 97-year-old cherry blossom guardian
For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols. ( read original story ...)
Why You Should See the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka
The Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, has drawn more than 40,000 visitors in the first nine days of being unveiled, as the Philippine government continues to promote traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lawmakers urge pension fund to invest in domestic private equity
A group of Japan's ruling party lawmakers on Wednesday called on the country's top public pension fund GPIF to expand investment in domestic private equity and venture capital funds to strengthen the ... ( read original story ...)
Ronaldo rested and returning attention to Asian Champions League title
On Saturday, he'll be leading Al-Nassr against Japan-based Yokohama F.Marinos in the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals. The Riyadh club, still yet to win a continental championship, is ... ( read original story ...)
Former England coach Steve Holland sacked by Yokohama F. Marinos after just four months in charge
Holland, 54, won just one of his 11 league games in charge of the side, leaving them Japanese side in 19th position in the 20-team J-League. ( read original story ...)
BOJ calls on Japan banks to be vigilant against trade policy risks
Japanese banks must monitor various risks associated with high levels of uncertainty over global trade policies, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing tries to woo an uninterested Tokyo over joint tariff fight
Chinese Premiere Li Qiang sent Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba a letter asking that they “fight protectionism together,” according to local reports Tuesday, as both countries face potentially ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fanuc says it cannot provide FY2026 forecasts due to tariff uncertainties
Japanese robotics company Fanuc Corp said on Wednesday it was not able to report its forecasts for the current fiscal year ending in March 2026 due to "numerous uncertain factors" including U.S. ( read original story ...)
BOJ says Japan banks need to be vigilant amid financial market volatility
Japanese banks need to watch out various risks as the volatility in global financial markets has increased due to uncertainties over trade policies, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s newest art star: one-year-old Thumbelina
Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old star of a Tokyo exhibition that goes on way past her bedtime. The couple then ... ( read original story ...)
VIDEO: Tasting Tokyo: Inside the kitchens of the world’s foodie capital
Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News. ( read original story ...)