Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan record second-biggest win in country’s history after smashing FOURTEEN past Mongolia
Hajime Moriyasu's side bagged five goals in the first half before adding another nine in the second to complete the astonishing result against the sorry Mongolians, ranked 190th in the world. ( read original story ...)
USS Blue Ridge participates in joint exercise with Japan’s JS Kongo
The USS Blue Ridge participated in an exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Kongo this week to test the nations' combined maritime skills and intercommunication capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Japan wins fifth straight Asia World Cup Group F qualifier, smashing Mongolia 14-0 in Chiba
The Socceroos' traditional continental rivals Japan produce a dominant display to thrash Mongolia and move inexorably toward the next round of World Cup qualifying. ( read original story ...)
Osaka , Barty advance at Miami Open
Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a forehand against Elise Mertens of Belgium (not pictured) in the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday. PICTURE: Geoff Burke – USA TODAY Sports Reigning US and Australian ... ( read original story ...)
“Not thinking of it as a straightforward goal right now” – Naomi Osaka on her chances to become World No. 1
But for me, I have realised that my mind does not function well if I keep thinking about all the things that could be." First quarterfinal in Miami ✨ @naomiosaka extends her match winning streak to 23 ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup: Japan thrashes Mongolia 14-0 in historic win
Japan recorded the second-biggest win in its history, thrashing Mongolia 14-0 in a World Cup 2022 qualifier.Werder Bremen striker Yuya Osako scored a hat trick, while Liverpool midfielder Takumi ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Barty advance to quarters at Miami Open
In the second set, Osaka needed her fifth chance of the third game to break Mertens, only for the Belgian to quickly break back to 2-2 and hold to 3-2 before requiring treatment for a right-shoulder ... ( read original story ...)
Barty ousts Azarenka at Miami Open, Osaka advances
CELEBRITY couple Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay announced their engagement on Tuesday night. Adarna posted a series of the proposal... THE Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) will discuss the inclusion of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Best to not hold Tokyo Olympics,’ medical experts say, citing considerable risks
The Tokyo Olympics open in under four months, and the torch relay has begun to crisscross Japan with 10,000 runners. Organizers say they are mitigating the risks, but some medical experts aren't ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Olympics fans frustrated as CoSport keeps handling fee for canceled Tokyo tickets
Spectators have been told they won’t get back the ticket handling fees, which amount to up to 20 percent of face value. ( read original story ...)
‘The Last Cruise’: HBO documentary reveals when the Diamond Princess cruise vacation turned into a COVID-19 nightmare
Get glimpse into the moment the Diamond Princess cruise ship turned into a COVID-19 nightmare in a new HBO documentary The Last Cruise, debuting on Crave on Tuesday, March 30 at 9:00 p.m. ET). ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka braces for another wave of cases
Officials are considering tougher measures in the western prefecture of Osaka, which reported the most daily cases anywhere in the country on Tuesday. Health authorities said there were over 400 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes first Miami quarterfinal; Sakkari saves 6 match points to beat Pegula
No.2 seed Naomi Osaka won her 23rd straight victory and moved into the Miami Open quarterfinals for the first time, while Maria Sakkari saved six match points to beat Jessica Pegula. ( read original story ...)
Climate crisis ‘likely cause’ of early cherry blossom in Japan
Peak bloom reached on 26 March in Kyoto and experts say impact of global warming is to blame ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns
Japan and Indonesia have signed a pact allowing the transfer of Japanese defense equipment and technology to Jakarta as the two countries strengthen their military ties in the face of China’s increasi ... ( read original story ...)