Ishiba was set to hear from Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura and others about progress in the preparations for the international event. ( read original story ...)
‘Sax Samurai’ bringing music and mystery to Nagoya’s streets
A mysterious "samurai" has been appearing on the streets here, captivating audiences with his enigmatic presence. Dressed in a traditional k・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s elderly are lonely and struggling. Some women choose to go to jail instead
The rooms are filled with elderly residents, their hands wrinkled and backs bent. They shuffle slowly down the corridors, some using walkers. Workers help them bathe, eat, walk and take their ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka retires injured from Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic. ( read original story ...)
Bencic through to Australian Open last 16 after Osaka retires with injury
Swiss Belinda Bencic advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open after two-time champion Naomi Osaka retired during Friday's third-round match with an abdominal strain that has affected her since the start of the season. ( read original story ...)
Canadian ski jumper Alex Loutitt soars to World Cup gold in Japan
Canadian ski jumping sensation Alexandria Loutitt claimed her second career World Cup victory on Saturday with a gold medal in the women's large hill event in Zao, Japan, near Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets brutally honest on injury forcing her to retire from Australian Open match
Naomi Osaka ’s return to Grand Slam competition ended prematurely on Friday, as the two-time Australian Open champion was forced to retire from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to a strained abdominal muscle. Osaka had dropped the opening set in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (3), before informing the chair umpire she could no longer ...
Man City sign Japan midfielder Oyama
Manchester City have signed Japan Under-20 international midfielder Aemu Oyama on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 20-year-old, who played in last summer's U20 Women's World Cup, joins from Waseda ... ( read original story ...)
AP Photos: Japanese bathe in icy water at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls
Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in the new year. ( read original story ...)
5 storylines to watch at Tokyo Series
The Tokyo Series is exactly two months away -- and there are already plenty of reasons to be excited about the 2025 season-opening showdown between the reigning World Series champion Dodgers and Cubs. ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific launches non-stop A320neo service from Manila to Sapporo, Japan
Philippine low cost carrier Cebu Pacific has launched its inaugural A320neo flight from Manila to Sapporo, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific expands route, launches flights to Sapporo
Cebu Pacific solidified its position as the largest airline connecting the Philippines and Japan with the launch of direct flights between Manila and ... ( read original story ...)
Square Enix Game Cafe in Tokyo Will Close
Square Enix has announced it will close the Square Enix Cafe location in Tokyo, Akhibara on March 31, 2025. The Square Enix ARTINA and Square Enix GARDEN locations will remain open. The Akhibara ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic. “I kind of have a history of it, ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to close 90-year-old Prague tire plant
HIRATSUKA, Japan — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) is planning to close its Prague, Czech Republic, off-highway tire factory by June and move production of cross-ply OHT to other plants. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Retires with Injury: Updated Australian Open Women’s Tennis Bracket, Results
Naomi Osaka's run at the 2025 Australian Open came to an end in the third round due to an injury. The two-time Aussie Open champ suffered a strained ( read original story ...)