World number one Naomi Osaka begins her French Open campaign on Tuesday looking to take another step closer to a third successive Grand Slam title. Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro also ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Jetz Reveals She Kept Her Pregnancy A Secret
The clues were there but nobody seemed to pick up on them. This week, Tokyo decided to break the news to every single one of her followers, revealing that she is pregnant with a baby boy after hiding ... ( read original story ...)
Eight children are among at least 16 people stabbed in attack in a park near Tokyo
Other Japanese media and TBS News said the number of victims was as high as 16 ... about 9 miles (14 kilometers) southwest of downtown Tokyo. A suspect is thought to have stabbed themselves and is now ... ( read original story ...)
Trump not ‘personally bothered’ by North Korea missile tests — despite Japan’s concerns
During hours of talks at Japan’s Akasaka Palace ... Trump didn’t hold back at the news conference when he was asked about Biden, declaring himself “not a fan.” “Kim Jong Un made a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump and Abe’s ‘Unshakable Bond’ Shows Some Cracks in Tokyo
TOKYO — Standing at side-by-side lecterns inside the gilded ... to show the world the strength of what Mr. Abe called their “unshakable bond.” The joint news conference that followed made it clear ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges up as market awaits news on Japan-U.S. trade talks
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei edged up on Monday morning, helped by Wall Street’s Friday gains, while the market awaited the outcome of trade talks between the leaders of Japan and United ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Doll Museum Transformers 35th Anniversary Exhibition
The Yokohama Doll Museum in Japan had announced a special Transformers 35th Anniversary Exhibition this year, and thanks to Autobase Aichi on Facebook we can share for you a nice gallery of this ... ( read original story ...)
Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka enter French Open on top, and far from a year ago
When last everybody in tennis performed the grim task of departing Paris, Novak Djokovic ranked No. 22 in the world, Naomi Osaka No. 20. Djokovic seemed drained of most of his towering pluck; Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Ishin, Komeito agree to public vote on Osaka metropolis
The agreement, asking voters to approve the so-called “Osaka metropolis plan,” was announced at a news conference in Osaka on May 25. They plan to hold the referendum in autumn or winter 2020. Under ... ( read original story ...)
Trump gives wrestler Asanoyama giant trophy at Tokyo sumo tournament
Tonight in Tokyo, Japan at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan Stadium ... He proceed to tweet about domestic politics, sending messages that indicated he was watching Fox News online during his foreign visit. ... ( read original story ...)
Trump awards trophy at marquee sumo event in Tokyo
The president’s attendance at the annual summer sumo tournament in Tokyo might have recalled memories of time ... Trump and Abe will also meet in a more formal setting and participate in a joint news ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Opens Tokyo Visit With a Tweet Sure to Unnerve the Japanese
TOKYO — President Trump kicked off the first full day of a ... a smile and a handshake before driving Mr. Trump away in a golf cart. A Japanese television news station caught aerial footage of Mr. ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo diplomacy: Trump presents trophy to sumo tournament champion during visit to Japan
Trump and Abe planned more formal talks and scheduled a joint news conference. Trump also was to be the guest of honor at a banquet hosted by the emperor at Japan’s Imperial Palace. WATCH ... ( read original story ...)
Pair of Yubari melons fetch record $62,921 at Sapporo auction
YUBARI, HOKKAIDO (THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Two Yubari melon fetched a record-high price of 5 million yen (S$62,921) at the first auction of the year for the fruit at the Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Abe drives Trump around golf course near Tokyo
Fox News White House Correspondent John Roberts tweets that Trump called him Sunday morning in Tokyo and told him that, while he and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be discussing trade during meetings ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Trump and Abe meet at golf course near Tokyo
Fox News White House Correspondent John Roberts tweets that Trump called him Sunday morning in Tokyo and told him that, while he and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be discussing trade during meetings ... ( read original story ...)