World number one Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday with a commanding 6-2 6-4 win over American Brandon Nakashima, while Danish third seed Holger Rune was sent ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Alcaraz Warns Taylor Fritz and Jenson Brooksby at Japan Open: ‘Not Let the American’s Go Further’
Carlos Alcaraz remains undefeated in Tokyo! Despite an injury scare in his opener against Sebastian Baez, the World No.1 has powered into the semifinals at the Japan Open after taking down America’s ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi Sanae, the hardline nationalist who may soon lead Japan
O VERNIGHT SUCCESS”, a thumping 1980s pop song, blared as Takaichi Sanae stepped up to the podium to announce her candidacy to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party ( LDP ). The music choice ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Alcaraz’s Injury Worsens Ahead of Massive Japan Open Showdown
When things are going your way, the last thing that you want is an injury setback. Well, Carlos Alcaraz’s case is no different. After winning the US Open and a more disappointing Laver Cup loss for ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs Won’t Apply to the EU and Japan
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the US that contain provisions on drugs, according to a White House official, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: A new beginning for the Wajima Church
In the Noto Peninsula, the Diocese of Nagoya witnessed the joy of the consecration of a new church in Wajima 20 months after a devastating earthquake razed the old one. As a sign of things to come, th ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo visitors exceed break-even point
The cumulative number of general visitors to the World Expo in Osaka has topped 22 million, which is regarded as the event's break-even point, its organizers said Sunday. About 22,000,500 people had ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s total visitor number surpasses break-even point
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka says the number of visitors has exceeded the break-even point with 15 days remaining before the event closes. The organizer announced on Sunday that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP Contender Takaichi Hints at Review of US Trade Deal
A top contender to lead Japan’s ruling party suggested that a trade renegotiation with the US could be on the table if the deal doesn’t serve Japan’s interests. ( read original story ...)
China Open: Naomi Osaka Upset, Emma Raducanu and Qinwen Zheng Roll
The biggest headline from the second round of the China Open is Aliaksandra Sasnovich's upset victory over Naomi Osaka. Sasnovich entered the match as the WTA World No.130. Meanwhile, Osaka had ... ( read original story ...)
How ballet and hip-hop helped Valarie Allman win World Championship gold in Tokyo
At the World Championships in Tokyo Valarie Allman won the one title that had eluded the two-time Olympic champion ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea hold cultural exchange event in Tokyo
In the opening ceremony, Kim Jang-hyun, deputy chief of the South Korean Embassy in Japan, said that efforts to promote cooperative relations are continuing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan receives 1 million visitors from Japan month earlier than in 2024
Taiwan reached 1 million Japanese visitors one month earlier than last year, the Tourism Administration said Saturday. The number was achieved on September 25, while in 2024 it took until late October ... ( read original story ...)
From a set and a break down, Sasnovich stuns Osaka in Beijing
Aliaksandra Sasnovich came from a set and a break down to score her first win in five meetings with Naomi Osaka in the China Open second round. ( read original story ...)
China Open: Aliaksandra Sasnovich shocks Naomi Osaka in China Open upset
The previous duels between these two players showed the dominance of Osaka, but their fifth clash went in favor of the Belarusian tennis player. ( read original story ...)
Japan-South Korea cultural exchange event underway in Tokyo
A Japan-South Korea cultural exchange festival opened in Tokyo on Saturday as the two countries mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties. ( read original story ...)