YOKOHAMA, Japan – U.S. Soldiers stationed here joined Japanese staff at Mitsuike Park near Yokohama North Dock for an inaugural joint cleanup effort there March 12. The Soldiers, assigned to the 5th ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka prosecutor cleared of leaking information to superior accused of raping subordinate
The Osaka High Public Prosecutors Office on March 19 decided not to indict a local assistant prosecutor over allegations they leaked investig ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka stages a comeback to move forward in Miami Open
MIAMI: A determined Naomi Osaka fought back to defeat Yuliia Starodubtseva with a final scoreline of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open, marking ... ( read original story ...)
Meltdowns in Osaka! Who Went Home on ‘The Amazing Race 37’ Tonight?
Spoiler alert! Find out which of the 11 teams went home in Leg 3, as a trip to Osaka gave one team the power of the Express Pass. ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives Miami scare
Osaka next faces 24th seed Liudmila Samsonova. The 27-year-old is still trying to return to peak form after returning from a 15-month break last year after giving birth to daughter Shai in 2023. ( read original story ...)
30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure
Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo’s subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice. ( read original story ...)
Foreign visitors have been driving Japan’s economy. A stronger yen could reverse that trend
Foreign tourists have had an outzised impact on Japan's economic growth. However, their influence could start to wane as the yen strengthens, analysts said. ( read original story ...)
LA Times deletes cringey Tokyo food video from Dodgers game after backlash
The Los Angeles Times deleted a concession food review video from Japan's Tokyo Dome after facing Instagram comment backlash. ( read original story ...)
In Japan’s ski resort area of Myoko, trepidation as more foreign money pours in
Three winters from now, Japan's snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, with hotels charging some $1,350 a night. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka vs. Liudmila Samsonova: Where to Watch, Miami Open Preview, Betting Odds
After narrowly escaping a first round upset, Osaka takes on world No. 21, who edged out their previous meeting in a deciding set. ( read original story ...)
Japan auto lobby says US tariffs may lead to production adjustments among firms
The chief of Japan's auto lobby warned that the potential April 2 start of auto tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump could force automakers and suppliers to make significant adjustments to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines to buy 17 more Boeing 737-8s
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, ... ( read original story ...)
Actress Holly Robinson Peete Defends Rodney Peete After Robbing Dodgers Out in Tokyo Series
Actress Holly Robinson Peete defended her husband on social media after he robbed a Dodgers player of an out in the second game of the Tokyo Series. ( read original story ...)
Kith Opens New Osaka Flagship
The Osaka location will offer a series of store-exclusive products. Inspired by the store’s neighborhood, the capsule collection offers limited editions of sweatshirts, baseball caps, and logo tees, ... ( read original story ...)
Kith Expands in Japan With New Locations in Osaka
Kith has opened the doors to its latest flagship store in Japan. Located in northern Osaka in a bustling shopping complex across the street from the newly developed Umekita Park, this new store marks ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Shohei Ohtani headlines MLB’s memorable visit to Tokyo
The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 season by sweeping the Chicago Cubs in a two-game series in Japan. ( read original story ...)