Britain will lose billions of pounds if it accepts Japan’s invitation to join an 11-nation Pacific trade pact, experts warn. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Britain would be welcomed “with ope... ( read original story ...)
Mayors of San Francisco, Osaka battle over ‘comfort women’ statue and ‘sister city’ relationship
ABC News reached out to the Japanese consulate in ... When the statue’s sculptor, Steven Whyte, heard about Osaka’s decision to end the "sister city" relationship, he said he wasn’t surprised. ( read original story ...)
Here’s the news you missed this weekend
The mayors of San Francisco and Osaka, Japan, disagree about their "sister city" relationship. And a melee broke out after a Conor McGregor fight. Before you begin your week, have a look back at ... ( read original story ...)
Sevastova beats Osaka 6-4, 6-4 in China Open semifinal
BEIJING (AP) Anastasija Sevastova beat U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-4 Saturday to reach the China Open final. The 20th-ranked Latvian will face the winner of the semifinal between China's Wan... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games savings at $4.3 billion but more to come: CEO Muto
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Several measures have cut the cost of staging the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by $4.3 billion but organizers are determined to save more money in the next two years, Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opens door to UK membership of Trans-Pacific Partnership post-Brexit
Japan's prime minister says his country would ... the country would remain "equipped with global strength". Sky News is calling for an Independent Leaders' Debate Commission to oversee and ... ( read original story ...)
Brexit: Japan ‘would welcome’ UK to TPP says Abe
Britain would be welcomed into the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal with "open arms" after it leaves the EU, Japan's prime minister has said. While the UK would lose its role as a gateway to Europ... ( read original story ...)
Vettel and Verstappen collide in Japan
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Ferrari’s title contender Sebastian Vettel collided with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday in yet another blow to the German’s fading ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo, in Japan, seeks allied unity before North Korea talks
Japan, notably, has been wary of Trump's initiative, fearing it could affect its long-standing security relationship with the U.S. Related News NewsJapan frets about Trump's talks with North Korea Pom... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido Barbarians hope to help Sapporo shine during 2019 Rugby World Cup
SAPPORO – About an hour’s drive south of central Sapporo ... said in a recent interview with Kyodo News at the Jozankei club grounds. “The other exciting part about it is to the man on the street, rug... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s iconic Tsukiji fish market, a popular tourist spot, closes after 83 years
Tokyo's legendary Tsukiji fish market, one of the largest in the world, has closed for good, with hundreds of merchants heading for a controversial new location. CBS News' Lucy Craft says the sight of ... ( read original story ...)
US Open champion Osaka ‘stressed out’ by great expectations
BEIJING: Naomi Osaka admitted that she gets "stressed out" trying to live up to "the hype" after the US Open champion was beaten in the China Open semi-finals on Saturday. The 20-year-old Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo out to entertain Rugby World Cup fans after disaster traumas
Sapporo, a popular destination for its annual cultural events and culinary delights, has opened its doors again following a powerful earthquake last month as it prepares to welcome visitors for next y... ( read original story ...)
Ange Postecoglou proving the doubters wrong as he turns Yokohama F. Marinos around
The Australian tactician has bounced back impressively after a tough start to life in Japan It's a rainy night in Yokohama, but a drenched Ange Postecoglou doesn't move an inch on the sidelines as he ... ( read original story ...)
Emotional Osaka battles past Zhang into Beijing semis
(Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka fought back tears and rallied from a set down to outlast Zhang Shuai 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the China Open quarter-finals on Friday. Japan’s Osaka struggled to ... ( read original story ...)
Discomfort seen in description of Osaka’s identity as a Japanese
Although U.S. Open tennis champion Naomi Osaka is the toast of Japan, some people in her birthplace are embarrassed at how frequently “Japan” and “Japanese” are being used by her supporters and in new... ( read original story ...)